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Wildcats break records in blowout over Nicholls

September 30, 2019 by Rachel Poe

The ACU soccer team traveled to Louisiana to face Nicholls Colonels on Friday. The Wildcats were able to win 8-0 over the Colonels. ACU was able to score four times in each half and shut out the Nicholls. The first goal was scored in the 20th minute when redshirt sophomore Emily Heidman received an assist from junior Christina Arteaga for her ... [Read More…]

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ACU opens Southland Conference play with a 4-1 win over HBU

September 22, 2019 by Rachel Poe

The Wildcats opened up their Southland Conference play against the Houston Baptist Huskies at Elmer Grey Stadium on Friday. The Wildcats were able to take down the Huskies, 4-1, despite their slow offensive start. The first goal of the night came from freshman Jordan Michie, in the 33rd minute, after junior captain Christina Arteaga passed it ... [Read More…]

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Sunday night thriller ends in a 2OT draw against No. 22 Baylor

September 17, 2019 by Rachel Poe

A Sunday night thriller at Elmer Grey Stadium ended in a double-overtime draw between #22 Baylor and the ACU Wildcats. With over 730 fans in the stadium, ACU took on Baylor University. The first goal of the night, and third of the season, came from senior Shay Johnson in the 25th minute with an assist from junior Christina Arteaga.  The Lady ... [Read More…]

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ACU shut out by the Lady Raiders, 3-0

September 9, 2019 by Rachel Poe

ACU faced off with the Big 12’s Texas Tech last Friday night as the Wildcats fell 3-0 to the Lady Raiders.  The goals were all scored in the first half of the game, one at two minute mark and the last two during the 28 minute mark. The Wildcats have gained a lot of exposure in that past two games, facing two strong “power-five” schools, Texas ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats shut out by TAMU in first loss of season

September 3, 2019 by Rachel Poe

The Wildcats traveled east to College Station to face Texas A&M Sunday night. The Aggies got off to a fast start, propelling them to a 4-0 victory over ACU. Two goals were scored in the first minute of the game by junior defender Jimena Lopez and senior forward Ally Watt of TAMU. The third goal came in the 19th minute from TAMU’s junior ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats grab first home match victory against USW, 2-0

September 1, 2019 by Rachel Poe

The Wildcats opened up their first home game at Elmer Grey Stadium with a 2-0 win over the Lady Mustangs of Southwest University. The Wildcats are now 3-0 for the first time as a Div. I member. Junior forward Christina Arteaga scored a goal in each half. The first goal came just five minutes into the game. She took a pass from senior forward ... [Read More…]

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Soccer makes comeback against UTEP to stay undefeated

August 28, 2019 by Rachel Poe

ACU hit the soccer fields again last Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. for their second match of the season against University of Texas at El Paso Miners. The Wildcats were able to pull off a 2-1 win in the last 20 minutes of the game. The Miners led the entire 69 minutes of the game with a 1-0 lead. Senior defender Kori Lewis was able to get one in ... [Read More…]

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Soccer shines in season opener over New Mexico State

August 25, 2019 by Rachel Poe

ACU had its first official game against the New Mexico State Aggies on Friday. The Wildcats are off to a great start after beating the Aggies 3-1, scoring two goals in the first half. It's their first season opener victory since 2016. The first goal of the 2019 season came from senior midfielder Michelle Mulrooney off of a penalty kick in the ... [Read More…]

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Women’s tennis knocked out of Southland tournament by Sam Houston State

April 30, 2019 by Rachel Poe

Women's tennis started the Southland Conference tournament strong, trouncing Lamar, 4-0, in the first round Thursday. But the season ended with a 4-3 defeat to the Sam Houston Bearkats in the semifinal round Friday. The Wildcats won two of three doubles contests in the first round, with the duo of freshman Alison Stewart and senior Jordan Henry ... [Read More…]

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Men’s tennis falls to Texas A&M Corpus Christi in Southland Championship

April 29, 2019 by Rachel Poe

The men’s tennis team’s season came to end on Saturday against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the Southland Conference championship when the Wildcats fell to the Islanders 4-3. On Friday, the Wildcats beat Nicholls 4-0, for their 22nd win of the season and sixth against conference opposition. Senior Cole Lawson and junior Jackson Fire took ... [Read More…]

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