The women's soccer team returned from Wichita Falls Wednesday night after a 1-1 tie with Midwestern State. After a scoreless first half, both teams returned to the field desperate to make a play. "Both us and Midwestern have been struggling to score goals this year so far," Wilson said. "Both teams are capable of playing with anyone in the ... [Read More…]
Coppedge leads ‘Cats to 1-1 weekend
The Wildcats gained their first conference win on Friday against Eastern New Mexico, but fell short to West Texas A&M on Sunday. After losing both opening LSC games to Incarnate Word and Angelo State last weekend, the 'Cats came ready to rebound in Friday's match. In nearly the 34th minute of the first half, junior forward Andrea Carpenter ... [Read More…]
Kickin’ it with Coach Casey
Head soccer coach Casey Wilson was a star in two sports in college, neither of which were soccer. Wilson grew up spending most of his time on the field, playing football, soccer and baseball at Canyon High School in Anaheim Hills, Calif. He also played club soccer for the Western Regional championship team, who finished the season 50-8 in ... [Read More…]
Wildcats fall 0-2 in first LSC games
The women's soccer team returned to Abilene after a 3-1 loss at Incarnate Word Friday, and a 1-0 loss at Angelo State on Sunday. This weekend marked the first conference games of the season for the Wildcats, and was an uncharacteristic loss for the team who went undefeated in the LSC last year. "This weekend didn't go exactly as we had planned ... [Read More…]
ACU will not add any athletic programs
As ACU prepares to transition into Division I next year, many have questioned whether the athletic department will add more athletic programs. But according to the ACU Director of Athletics Jared Mosley, this is not the case. "We are good on the sponsorship side of things and meeting NCAA expectations," Mosley said. The NCAA requires that a ... [Read More…]
Team goes into conference play 2-2
The women's soccer team returned this weekend from Joplin, Mo. 2-2, after a 2-0 loss to Nebraska-Kearney and a 2-0 victory against Missouri Southern. "Friday's match was more frustrating than anything," said head coach Casey Wilson. The 'Cats came off to a slow start, perhaps unable to shrug the rain delay of more than three hours. When the game ... [Read More…]
Lance Armstrong gives up fight
The man who beat cancer. That's what comes to my mind when I think of Lance Armstrong. Armstrong has become an American hero not only because of his status as a decorated cyclist, but also because of his perseverance in overcoming one of the most life-threatening illnesses of our time. At age 25, after his second Tour de France win, Armstrong ... [Read More…]
‘Cats scrape across last minute goal
Senior defender Lexi Stirling's free kick gave ACU a 1-0 edge over Our Lady of the Lake in the final minutes of the game Sunday against Our Lady of the Lake. With only two minutes to go, the Wildcats' corner kick was cleared down the field and picked up by Stirling. Stirling was side tackled on the spot, drawing the foul. The free kick sailed down ... [Read More…]
Lady ‘Cats to kickoff season at Dallas Baptist
After finishing last season 20-2-1 at the NCAA Division II national championship quarterfinals, it's safe to say that the ACU women's soccer team is ready to pick up where they left off this year. "We have quite a bit of returning starters and player from last year," head coach Casey Wilson said. "The experience coming back after last season takes ... [Read More…]
D-I decision to affect academics
As Abilene Christian transitions into Division I, new academic standards and regulations on athletic scholarships will have a huge impact on the department and how they will recruit going forward. Jared Mosley, director of athletics for the university, addressed how academic standards will serve as accountability at the next level. "One of the ... [Read More…]
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