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Triple twins lead Wildcats on field, court, pitch

October 31, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli

To some, sports is just the game, a way to blow off steam or forget about the stress of daily life. To others, sports is life, something individuals pour their blood, sweat and tears into to be great or fulfilled. But for six Wildcats, sports is family – literally. Starting this fall, three sets of twins are playing on the various Wildcat ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, Sports

Don’t just complain about Chapel, have a conversation

October 21, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli

On a formerly Church of Christ-dominated campus, it can be conflicting when Chapel does not look how it used to. From worship styles varying from an intimate a cappella to a higher production and more energetic display, changes can be hard to handle.  Some changes cause frustration and confusion amongst students and faculty, leading to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Opinion

Wildcats lean on complementary football, battle SUU

October 17, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli

In what could be the team’s highest scoring game of the season so far, the Wildcats will take on the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds on Saturday.  The Wildcats scored 30 points in their last game, while also possessing the ball for 38 minutes and 59 seconds of Saturday’s victory. According to Stone Earle, senior quarterback from Fort ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports

Wildcats finish 10th in final fall tournament after facing weather challenges

October 15, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli

The women’s golf team wrapped up the fall slate of the 2025-2026 season with a 10th place finish at the University of Oklahoma Intercollegiate tournament.  The Wildcats finished tied with the University of Iowa, a notable accomplishment as the Wildcats also beat the University of Nebraska, adding to the list of Power Four schools the team has ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports

Wildcats look to ‘get after’ Wolves, face UWG on the road

October 10, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli

Hot off a 52-23 victory over the University of North Alabama, the No. 19 Wildcats will make their first long-distance trip as they take on the No. 21 Wolves of the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia, on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT.  Despite a 3-3 record, the Wildcats remain unbeaten in United Athletic Conference play through the first ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports

Taking the low road through life, literally

October 2, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli

Much like this sentence, I am short. I have been on the short end of the stick my entire life, which I once thought was a good thing, but I was enlightened that was not the meaning of the saying later on.  Being short gets a bad rap. People who are short are often made fun of or thought of as lesser in more than a physical way.  I’ve ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Opinion

Wildcats ‘look to get their mojo back,’ battle Lions at home

October 2, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli

After a week five loss to the University of Incarnate Word, the Wildcats are back at Anthony Field to face the University of North Alabama in the team's second United Athletic Conference matchup of the season.  In the loss, the Wildcats gave up 38 unanswered points after scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. The team’s seven points tied ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports

Wildcats finish tied for third, look for ‘something special’ in final fall tournament

September 30, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli

The women’s golf team completed its third tournament of the fall season last week at the Red Raider Invitational.  The team finished in a tie for third place at 26-over par while Maddi Kamas, senior from Ardmore, Oklahoma, finished eighth, and Julia Vollmer, sophomore from San Antonio, finished ninth.  Through the first two rounds of the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports

Wildcats look to control the ball, face UIW in final non-UAC game

September 26, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli

In the final non-conference game of the team’s season, the Wildcats will take on the University of Incarnate Word on Saturday at 6 p.m. The Wildcats are coming off a dominant 45-31 victory over Austin Peay State University in the team’s first United Athletic Conference game.  Stone Earle, senior quarterback from Fort Worth, threw for a new ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports

Women’s golf finishes second in Lady Clerico, Honea sets course record

September 23, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli

The women's golf team, led by Ryann Honea, played in their second fall season tournament, hosted by Oral Roberts University and Hillcrest Country Club.  Honea, senior from San Angelo, got off to a record-breaking start, posting a five-under 67 in her opening round.  Not only was this a career-best round for Honea, but it was a course record ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports

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