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Women blank St. Edwards, men fall short

April 14, 2010 by Zane Goggans

The men's tennis team dropped a match to St. Edward's on Saturday. Before the 4-5 loss, ACU was on the verge of claiming the No. 2 ranking in the Division II South Central region. ACU still holds the No. 3 regional ranking behind St. Edwards and Incarnate Word. Before the St. Edward's defeat in Abilene, the team completed a tournament in ... [Read More…]

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America loves the underdog

April 9, 2010 by Zane Goggans

Favoring the big dog is often the most logical choice, but favoring the underdog is the most compelling one. The story of the underdog is a story that we can all relate to. I believe the reason why we want the little guy to take down the biggest and the best is because we all feel like the small guy sometimes. When we see the one who is not ... [Read More…]

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Golf team wins Red River Intercollegiate

March 12, 2010 by Zane Goggans

The ACU golf team brought home its first tournament win of the spring season Tuesday morning. The 24th-ranked Wildcats placed first at the Red River Intercollegiate in Thackerville, Okla., with Cameron finishing second and Midwestern State coming in a close third. The Wildcats finished with 593 points overall, just 11 points above Cameron's ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Golf

The Cowboys make Arlington a sports town

February 25, 2010 by Zane Goggans

Cities across the United States have felt what it's like to have a terrible home team to root for. For example, I have a lot of sympathy for the people of Detroit. Even though the Lions have won the NFL Championship game four times, the latest in 1957, they have never won a Super Bowl. The Charlotte Bobcats have never made it to the finals, and the ... [Read More…]

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Coach has Wildcats winning in style

February 18, 2010 by Zane Goggans

By Zane Goggans The Wildcat baseball team, with its 7-1 record, looks good this season, in more ways than one. The uniforms the 'Cats sport every game have a lot to do with that. The Wildcats show off a different style in each game by mixing and matching their uniforms; the team has six or seven tops and three bottoms to choose from. And with 21 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Intramural games heat up for rivalry week

February 12, 2010 by Zane Goggans

Rivalry weekend has come and passed for ACU intramural basketball. Students were on the edge of their seats as the chances for bragging rights rolled on. The quest for the basketball championship in the Champ and Rec leagues is near, and the competition is intensifying with each game. The fifty teams that began the season will be stripped away one ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Intramurals

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