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Wildcat baseball takes first series since March beating Trailblazers

May 8, 2023 by Ryder Maple

The Wildcats closed out a three game series against the Utah Tech Trailblazers Sunday, ending the home stand with two wins and one loss. Despite falling in the opening contest, ACU bounced back in the next two, winning each game by two runs.  The first game of the three day matchup at Crutcher Scott was action packed with only two of the nine ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats’ foul problems cause loss to rival Sam Houston State

February 14, 2023 by Ryder Maple

The Wildcats were unable to weather a second-half surge on Saturday causing them to fall 77-62 to the visiting Sam Houston Bearkats Saturday in Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats got out to an early lead against the Bearkats, going 3-3 from deep to get up to a nine point lead. This boost in momentum and scoring caused the Bearkats to call an early ... [Read More…]

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A display of team chemistry propels Wildcats to win over Patriots

December 5, 2022 by Ryder Maple

ACU easily dispatched the visiting Arlington Baptist Patriots in Moody Coliseum on Saturday, 88-42. With 22 team assists and six players scoring in the double digits, head coach Brette Tanner was very pleased with the team’s performance as a whole. “It comes down to the assisted baskets,” Tanner said. “We are playing together, sharing the ... [Read More…]

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ACU falls in tight matchup against FCS-ranked North Dakota

November 1, 2022 by Ryder Maple

The Wildcats (5-3, 2-0) traveled to North Dakota for their longest road trip of the year, falling 34-31 in a high scoring offensive shootout to the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks (5-3). In the week leading up to the matchup, head coach Keith Patterson knew his team could not afford little mistakes against the Football Championship ... [Read More…]

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