The No. 6 ranked women's tennis team continues to be unbeaten in conference, starting the spring season off with a 3-0 record at the Eager Tennis Center. This weekend the Wildcats swept No. 20 Tarleton State, Incarnate Word, and forced a 9-0 win over No. 10 Rollins College. "We had a great weekend of tennis, No. 3 ranked Julia Mongin said. "We ... [Read More…]
Three players awarded at LSC banquet
Mack Lankford, Hillari Adam, and Zach Williams received post-season honors Tuesday night following the end of the regular basketball season. Lankford was named first team all-LSC for the second consecutive year, and added to the women's all-academic team. The sophomore guard led the Lone Star Conference in scoring, averaging nearly 21.5 points a ... [Read More…]
Lavender removed from head coaching position
Two days following the end of a disappointing year, Shawna Lavender was removed from the women's basketball head coaching position. This ends her 15 year ACU career. ACU Director of Athletics Jared Mosley announced Monday evening that Lavender's contract will not be renewed, and that she is immediately relieved of her duties as head coach. "It ... [Read More…]
‘Cats grab 93-55 victory
The Wildcats lit up Moody Coliseum Wednesday night, stomping Texas A&M Commerce and keeping their post-season hopes alive. The 'Cats came ready to play, never once trailing behind the Lions. An early 16-5 run set the tone for the game, and Commerce didn't challenge it. "I felt like we came out ready to play last night," said head coach Shawna ... [Read More…]
‘Cats, Lady Javelinas to face off
With the Lone Star Conference post-season tournament on the line, the women's basketball team prepares to take on Texas A&M-Kingsville Sunday night in Moody Coliseum. Both teams desperately need a win to in order to secure a spot in the tournament. The Lady Javelinas are currently ranked eighth in the LSC rankings, while the Wildcats have ... [Read More…]
Yes, superstar Hamilton is human
Josh Hamilton is a name that is continually praised and upheld here in Texas, not only for his success as an outstanding baseball player, but also for his Christian ethics. It is no secret that Hamilton has a history of substance abuse, and is known for creating awareness of addiction involving alcohol and drugs. But for the past few weeks, the ... [Read More…]
‘Cats continue fight for playoffs
Playing with the hopes of post-season run, the Wildcats stomped out Incarnate Word on the road Wednesday night. Tied 34-34 at halftime, the 'Cats came back with a chance to take it all. In what seemed to be a close game, ACU was finally able to pull away from the Cardinals late in the second half. In the final minutes of the game, the Wildcats ... [Read More…]
Women’s basketball LSC tournament hopes to stay alive
Desperate to improve their conference record and keep their tournament hopes alive, the Wildcats pulled off a huge win this Saturday against Eastern New Mexico in Moody Coliseum. ACU is now 4-12 in the Lone Star Conference rankings, and 9-13 overall. The win leaves the Wildcats in 10th places out of the eleven conference teams, but has boosted the ... [Read More…]
‘Buffs stomp Wildcats by 30
The Wildcats fell even further in the Lone Star Conference rankings Wednesday night, taking a 89-59 blow from West Texas A&M. The 'Cats trailed behind the Lady 'Buffs in double digits nearly the entire game, never pulling ahead with a lead. West Texas A&M outscored the Wildcats 52-26 from the field, outrebounded them 48-32, forced 23 ... [Read More…]
Wildcats continue to suffer setbacks
The women's basketball team's conference record suffered another setback this weekend, as the Lady Aggies of Cameron University stole a 58-54 win from the Wildcats in Lawton, Okla. "We just weren't able to convert down the stretch," said head Coach Shawna Lavender. "We gave them too many second chances." Although the 'Cats maintained a consistent ... [Read More…]