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Gallery: Wildcat tennis breaks Trinity University at home

February 7, 2021 by Ryland Mallett

The men's tennis team defeated the Trinity University Tigers on Saturday 5-2 in its first home matchup of the season. The Wildcats now stand 2-5 as they prepare to face Southern Methodist University in Dallas on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball overcomes Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at home

January 29, 2021 by Ryland Mallett

The Wildcat men's basketball team pushed past the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks on Wednesday evening in Teague Special Events Center, leading it to a massive 82-62 victory. The Wildcats now stand 5-1 in conference play as they prepare to face University of the Incarnate Word on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Department of Theatre opens Cornerstone drama “American Son”

November 16, 2020 by Ryland Mallett

The Department of Theatre's annual Cornerstone drama, "American Son," opens Monday at the Abilene Convention Center. It runs through Friday evening for audiences full of Cornerstone students and members of the Abilene community. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Rams outmatch Wildcats in home opener

November 8, 2020 by David Mitchell and Ryland Mallett

The Wildcats fell to the Angelo State Rams 34-21 in their home opener at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday night. The Rams' rushing attack overwhelmed the Wildcats' defense, who gave up 414 rushing yards throughout the game. The Wildcats now stand 1-4 as they prepare to face Arizona Christian on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: SGA coordinates Litmas celebration

November 6, 2020 by Ryland Mallett

Student Government Association sponsored Litmas, its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony featuring live music and giveaways, on Thursday evening in the campus mall. SGA held this event earlier than usual to give students an opportunity to celebrate with their friends before moving home after Thanksgiving. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcat soccer defeats Angelo State in home opener

September 26, 2020 by Ryland Mallett

Wildcat soccer defeated Angelo State University 1-0 in its home opener Friday night. After scoring a goal in the first half, the Wildcats maintained their lead throughout the second half, leaving them standing 2-1-1 as they prepare to face Louisiana Tech on Oct. 10. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s cross country races Baylor at home

September 19, 2020 by Ryland Mallett

Wildcat cross country continued its season with a race against Baylor at home on Friday. The race was the team's first matchup following a canceled competition against TCU. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Cross country competes in intrasquad race following TCU positive case

September 5, 2020 by Ryland Mallett

Wildcat cross country opened its season with an intrasquad race on Saturday in place of the originally scheduled race against TCU. A member of TCU's team tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the canceled matchup. ... [Read More…]

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