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Wildcats earn first WAC tournament victory, move to rematch with CBU in championship

March 13, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The No. 2-seeded women’s basketball team moved past the sixth-seeded UT Arlington Mavericks in the Western Athletic Conference tournament with a 70-50 victory. The win was the Wildcats’ first in the WAC tournament since the team joined the conference in 2021. Payton Hull, junior guard from Peaster, led the Wildcats with 21 points while making ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats battle Horned Frogs, Lumberjacks, Owls, in inter-Texas nonconference tests

March 6, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The nonconference slate of mid-major programs across the country can look one of two ways. Either it’s a cupcake featuring games against other mid-majors of equal or lesser talent level, or it’s a gauntlet. Loaded with in-state rivalries, Power Four programs and a championship pedigree. For Head Coach Rick McCarty and the Wildcats, the third week ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats set two season highs in Golden Nugget Invitational

March 6, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The men’s golf team secured a fourth-place finish at the Golden Nugget Invitational while Preston DeFriend finished 12th individually. DeFriend, junior from Lubbock, carded his best performance of his junior campaign so far, ending the week 7-under par. His final round was a career best 4-under par. “The course was more forgiving, which helped me ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats secure second West Texas Classic Victory, Honea finishes fourth

March 4, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The second West Texas Classic ended just like the first: a victory for the Wildcats. While the inaugural tournament last season ended after just two rounds due to windy conditions, this year's tournament went the distance and featured a come-from-behind victory for the host team. “Winning is fun,” Head Coach Rob Bennett said. “We’re glad we won… I ... [Read More…]

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Women’s golf to capitalize on home-course advantage, hosts second West Texas Classic

February 27, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The women’s golf team will host its second West Texas Classic event on March 2-3 at Abilene Country Club North.  The tournament will feature a variety of teams from around the country, including the University of Texas El Paso, Drake University, Bowling Green State University and athletes competing individually from Texas Tech University. The ... [Read More…]

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Woodson finds double-double, Wildcats grab win No. 20 after complete sweep of Utah Tech

February 27, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The women’s basketball team completed a three-game season sweep of the Utah Tech University Trailblazers Thursday night with a 76-66 win. The win was also the 20th of the season for Head Coach Julie Goodenough. It’s the first time the ‘Cats have won 20 games since 2019-20. It’s also the 11th 20-win season in Goodenough's head coaching career, ... [Read More…]

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Buisson finishes second, Wildcats secure fourth-place finish at Military City Collegiate

February 27, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Thomas Buisson led the Wildcats with an even-par, second-place finish at the Military City Collegiate tournament hosted by UT San Antonio. The men’s golf team finished fourth out of 12 as a team. Buisson, senior from Bordeaux, France, carded his first two rounds at one-under par before ending his third round 2-over par. Buisson finished just one ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats finish 12th at Hal Williams, look ahead to loaded spring schedule

February 17, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli

The men’s golf team began its spring tournament slate with a 12th-place finish at the Hal Williams Collegiate tournament, hosted by the University of Southern Alabama. The tournament, which was played on Feb. 16-17, hosted a variety of schools, including the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Texas State University, the University of Illinois and ... [Read More…]

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Hull breaks ACU D1 record, leads with 36 in win over TSU

February 17, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli

Women’s basketball completed a regular-season sweep of Tarleton State on Saturday in Stephenville. The three-game sweep comes after the modified 2026 Western Athletic Conference schedule, which features just seven teams, down from nine or 10 in previous seasons. The third win over Tarleton came on the back of a career high and school Div. I era ... [Read More…]

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New Brew = New buzz, Campus needs another coffee option

February 12, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli

Despite the convenience and familiarity of the Starbucks brand, it may not be the best fit for the campus's needs. It does the job, providing the typical seasonal drinks through the fall, winter and spring while maintaining the reliable options year-round.  With Starbucks being the household name for easy and recognizable coffee, it has become ... [Read More…]

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