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Wildcats conclude season with loss at Virginia

November 22, 2020 by Owen Simpson

The Wildcats were nearly 40-point underdogs entering Saturday's season finale against Virginia (4-4). Along with the tough road test, junior quarterback Peyton Mansell saw limited reps due to an ongoing injury. "Peyton [Mansell] has been out all week with a medical situation, so we didn't get him back until Friday," head coach Adam Dorrel said. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports

Finding the online connectivity during finals

November 22, 2020 by Owen Simpson

Online classes have returned for the remainder of the semester, but are we more prepared as students this time around? While class structures and interactions were impacted this fall, there was still a sense of connectivity. There was in-person group discussion and a rare sense of togetherness that many Americans aren't experiencing right now. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

Weekly predictions: ACU vs. Virginia

November 20, 2020 by Owen Simpson, Jalen Garrett, Tavian Miles and Carrie Johnston

Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. Virginia Season Records: T-1st. Owen 3-2 T-1st. Carrie 3-2 3rd. Tavian 2-2 4th. Jalen 2-3 Owen: It’s within reason to suggest that the Wildcats should have waited to play in the spring. They weren’t ready for the season this fall. Certainly, COVID-19 has played a role in a tumultuous season, but the ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats prepare for unusual upcoming season

November 16, 2020 by Owen Simpson

The COVID-19 pandemic, limited fan capacity and a new home court contribute to what will be the most unusual season in recent memory for the Wildcats. ACU finished the 2019-20 season with a 20-11 record and the No. 2 seed in the Southland conference Tournament, winning its last eight-out-of-nine matchups of the season. While losing their ... [Read More…]

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Tran looks to showcase talents in upcoming season

November 16, 2020 by Owen Simpson

Junior Riley Tran has been playing tennis since he was just 10 years old. Since then, it became his passion, leading to where he is today at ACU. "I remember when I first started playing, I'd go back home and just hit the ball against a brick wall just for hours a day because that's how much I loved it," Tran said. "I dropped every sport after ... [Read More…]

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Texas A&M slated on upcoming women’s basketball schedule

November 11, 2020 by Owen Simpson

The ACU women's basketball season tips off Nov. 25 at home to Howard Payne. You can check the full 2020-21 schedule below. Nov. 25 vs. Howard Payne Nov. 28 vs. McMurry Dec. 1 vs. Texas Permian Basin Dec. 4 @ Northern Colorado Dec. 10 vs. UMHB Dec. 13 @ Texas A&M Dec. 15 vs. UT Tyler Dec. 19 @ UAB Dec. 20 @ ... [Read More…]

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Bird Scooters returning to campus in spring semester

November 10, 2020 by Owen Simpson

As the geese fly south for the winter, Bird scooters will find its way back to ACU's campus at the beginning of the spring semester. Wildcat Ventures has acquired 25 scooters for the ACU campus to be used for students, faculty and staff. "When they were here, students loved them," said Riley Simpson, junior management major from Dripping ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Breaking News, News, Showcase

Men’s basketball schedule features Arkansas, Texas Tech

November 9, 2020 by Owen Simpson

The 2020-21 men's basketball season features several familiar opponents over the past three seasons, including Texas Tech. The Wildcats open the season on the road in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Fort Myers, Florida. They'll be guaranteed three games from Nov. 25-27. Following Thanksgiving break, ACU's home-opener is slated for Dec. 1 against ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Breaking News, Showcase, Sports

Angelo State stuns ACU at home, 34-21

November 7, 2020 by Owen Simpson

Angelo State head coach Jeff Girsch believes in a balanced attack on offense. That was anything but the case Saturday, as the Rams pounded the ball on the ground for 414 yards. Sophomore running back Alfred Grear rushed for a career-high 247 yards and four touchdowns, propelling Angelo State to a historic upset against ACU, 34-21. "I'm ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports

Weekly predictions: Angelo St. vs. ACU

November 6, 2020 by Owen Simpson

Weekly Predictions: Angelo St. vs. ACU Season Records: T-1st. Owen 3-1 T-1st. Carrie 3-1 T-1st. Madi 3-1 4th. Tavian 2-1 5th. Jalen 2-2   Owen: It’s the first home game for the Wildcats in nearly a year. Angelo State gave ACU a scare two years ago, leading at halftime, but the Wildcats would ultimately respond with a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports

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