Rick Bowie arrived at his local rec league at 7 years old with his sights set on following his passion for playing soccer. However, there was one issue. The line for soccer on the right was drastically longer than the line for football on the left. So for this the pragmatic kid, his decision was easy. “I decided to turn left, " Bowie said. ... [Read More…]
At mid-season, soccer looks to break through
Midway through the season – with nine regular-season games left on their calendar, the ACU women's soccer team is sitting with a 2-1-5 record. Despite winning only two of their first eight games, the Wildcats' season is very much still in grasp. "We've built from each game, we've gotten better and better each game, and that's what I'm happy ... [Read More…]
Wildcats Prepare for Northern Colorado with Sights Set on Road Success
The Wildcats are set to face the University of Northern Colorado Bears on the road this weekend, and they enter the matchup fresh off receiving the first Top 25 FCS recognition in their NCAA Div. I history. After a strong start to the season, the 25th ranking and a solid performance against University of West Georgia last weekend could give ... [Read More…]
Relentless Johnson seals leadership role with Tech performance
For running back Isaiah Johnson, Saturday night’s game against Texas Tech was more than just a matchup. It was a homecoming. Although he never attended Texas Tech, the Lubbock native returned to his hometown and delivered a standout performance, scoring three touchdowns in a hard-fought 52-51 overtime loss to the Red Raiders. Despite the ... [Read More…]
Wildcats’ dynamic new offense shines despite narrow loss to Texas Tech
Nobody expected a nail-biter. ACU lost in overtime Saturday, 52-51, falling just short to the Texas Tech Red Raiders on a two-point conversion. After a rushing touchdown by Isaiah Johnson, a graduate student from Lubbock, to tie the game for the Wildcats, Head Coach Keith Patterson had one play left and a vital decision to make. A successful ... [Read More…]
Meet the freshmen: Gracie Rhodes
Football was once widely considered a game for boys, but Gracie Rhodes thought otherwise. The freshman pre-occupational therapy major from Henderson, Nevada, this past season competed at the varsity level as the starting kicker for Lake Mead Academy. Following a season in which head football coach Nate Oishi lost his starting kicker, he ... [Read More…]
Meet the freshmen: Andrew Wisniewski
“Next thing I knew, I was face to face with a black bear.” Andrew Wisniewski was just 12 years old when he was heading to the woods to go camping in the Georgian Appalachian Mountains with his family. His dad, his stepmother and his dog Max, were with him. While the family was setting up camp, Wisniewski said a black bear decided to approach ... [Read More…]
Patterson, McIvor prep for return to Lubbock and Tech reunion
For head football coach Keith Patterson and quarterback Maverick McIvor, this weekend's trip to Lubbock will seem a bit like deja vu. Both joined the Texas Tech Red Raiders in 2019, Patterson as defensive coordinator and McIvor as a potential quarterback. And when Patterson took the head coaching position at ACU, McIvor followed. The ... [Read More…]
Football prepares for 2024 season
After finishing sixth in a respectable conference last year, the Wildcats are looking to improve in their second year of United Athletic Conference play. Going into this new season, some big-time players will have to make big-time plays in big-time moments. One versatile player who is welcoming the new limelight is senior wide receiver Blayne ... [Read More…]
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