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Freshman tight end Hanner Shipley transfers from LSU

September 9, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

Hannah Null finds out what motivated freshman transfer and Abilene native Hanner Shipley to make the move from the tigers to the wildcats. Video/editing by: Hanner Shipley ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football, Hanner Shipley

Head volleyball coach talks season ahead

September 7, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

Jonathan Raitz catches up with volleyball coach Jason Bibler to see what makes ACU different and what the team hopes to accomplish this season. Video/editing by: Jonathan Raitz ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Jason Bibler, Volleyball

Wildcats welcome new freshmen for third Southland season

August 30, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

ACU football welcomes 31 freshmen and five transfers to its roster for the upcoming 2015 season. The Wildcats saw many defensive players graduate, after its second season in the Southland Conference, giving opportunities to new big guys such as freshman safety, Junior Henderson, from Katy, TX, defensive lineman Frank Kee, junior transfer from ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football

Freshmen ACU football players prepare for 2015 season

August 21, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

The freshmen players prepare for the 2015 season during fall camp. They reflect on their transition from high school to college and head coach Ken Collums talks about the heart of the player. Video/editing by: Hannah Null ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football

17 miles of Shotwell turf

April 23, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

Head football coach Ken Collums talks about what it means to be a quarterback at ACU, his legendary seasons with the Wildcats and what's to come for ACU football. Reporting by: Collin Weider Video/editing by: Shera Niemirowski ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: ACU Wildcats, Football, Wildcats

Wildcats win big against Islanders

February 20, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

ACU women's basketball took on the best defensive team in the Southland at home Wednesday night. Junior Whitney West and sophomore Sydney Shelstead continued to dominate, combining for 32 points. Video by: Collin Wieder Reporting by: Shera Niemirowski ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Women's Basketball

Wildcat basketball goes 1-1 in doubleheader against Lions

February 9, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

Saturday, February 7th, ACU basketball played a doubleheader against Southeastern Louisiana in Moody Coliseum. The women's team picked up a last second victory, while the men's team dropped its seventh straight. Video/editing by: Shera Niemirowski ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Basketball, Wildcat Reign

Football adds 15 players on signing day

February 4, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

ACU football officially announced 15 new Wildcats for the 2015 season. ACU Sports held a press conference where Grant Boone, voice of the Wildcats, and Ken Collums, head football coach, discussed each new athlete. The program recruited every position except quarterback and focused on mid-size guys who could run and tackle. Video/reporting by: ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football, Ken Collums

ACU finishes season with thrilling 37-35 win over SFA

November 19, 2014 by Shera Niemirowski

The Wildcats finished their first official Div. 1 season 6-6 overall and 4-4 in the Southland Conference. Running back De'Andre Brown led a productive ACU offense with 200 yards in the game, and over 1,000 yards this season. Several seniors played in their last game as Wildcats, including Justin Stephens, who picked up a career-high 16 tackles ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football, Students, Wildcat Reign

ACU welcomes De León as new AD

November 13, 2014 by Shera Niemirowski

President Phil Schubert announced Thursday morning in front of faculty and staff that Lee De León had been selected as the eighth director of athletics for ACU. De León comes from the University of New Mexico, where he serves as associate athletic director for development. He will take over all duties and responsibilities Dec. 1. Reporting by: ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Athletics, Football, Sports, Wildcat Reign

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