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Weekly predictions: ACU vs. Virginia

November 20, 2020 by Owen Simpson, Jalen Garrett, Tavian Miles and Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. Virginia Season Records: T-1st. Owen 3-2 T-1st. Carrie 3-2 3rd. Tavian 2-2 4th. Jalen 2-3 Owen: It’s within reason to suggest that the Wildcats should have waited to play in the spring. They weren’t ready for the season this fall. Certainly, COVID-19 has played a role in a tumultuous season, but the ... [Read More…]

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ACU football’s future remains uncertain after disappointing season

November 17, 2020 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

After a long season filled with obstacles and difficulties, the Wildcats' football season will reach its scheduled finish on Saturday against the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. When the department of athletics first announced that football would play this year, it gave the ACU community something to look forward to and bring them ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats prepare for unusual upcoming season

November 16, 2020 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

The COVID-19 pandemic, limited fan capacity and a new home court contribute to what will be the most unusual season in recent memory for the Wildcats. ACU finished the 2019-20 season with a 20-11 record and the No. 2 seed in the Southland conference Tournament, winning its last eight-out-of-nine matchups of the season. While losing their ... [Read More…]

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Soccer eager for spring season

November 16, 2020 by Kaylee Kahn Leave a Comment

With the Southland conference deciding to postpone fall conference games to the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, head coach Casey Wilson and the Wildcats soccer team will face major competition in the upcoming season. With the change, the Wildcats played only five games out of their normal 20 in the fall. The Wildcats are lined up to play ... [Read More…]

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Tran looks to showcase talents in upcoming season

November 16, 2020 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

Junior Riley Tran has been playing tennis since he was just 10 years old. Since then, it became his passion, leading to where he is today at ACU. "I remember when I first started playing, I'd go back home and just hit the ball against a brick wall just for hours a day because that's how much I loved it," Tran said. "I dropped every sport after ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: ACU softball, basketball clash in friendly scrimmage

November 14, 2020 by David Mitchell Leave a Comment

The Wildcat softball team played a scrimmage against the men's basketball team Friday. Players from both teams enjoyed bonding while preparing for their upcoming seasons. ... [Read More…]

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Texas A&M slated on upcoming women’s basketball schedule

November 11, 2020 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

The ACU women's basketball season tips off Nov. 25 at home to Howard Payne. You can check the full 2020-21 schedule below. Nov. 25 vs. Howard Payne Nov. 28 vs. McMurry Dec. 1 vs. Texas Permian Basin Dec. 4 @ Northern Colorado Dec. 10 vs. UMHB Dec. 13 @ Texas A&M Dec. 15 vs. UT Tyler Dec. 19 @ UAB Dec. 20 @ ... [Read More…]

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Wright delivers positive impact in early tenure

November 9, 2020 by Avery Jackson Leave a Comment

ACU sophomore forward Caylen Wright has made a positive impact on the field in her early years as a Wildcat. In her first season at ACU she scored two game-winners, finished second on the team with eight goals scored and earned all conference honors. "My family is into a lot of sports, so when I was younger I was thrown into a lot of sports" ... [Read More…]

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Men’s basketball schedule features Arkansas, Texas Tech

November 9, 2020 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

The 2020-21 men's basketball season features several familiar opponents over the past three seasons, including Texas Tech. The Wildcats open the season on the road in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Fort Myers, Florida. They'll be guaranteed three games from Nov. 25-27. Following Thanksgiving break, ACU's home-opener is slated for Dec. 1 against ... [Read More…]

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Angelo State stuns ACU at home, 34-21

November 7, 2020 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

Angelo State head coach Jeff Girsch believes in a balanced attack on offense. That was anything but the case Saturday, as the Rams pounded the ball on the ground for 414 yards. Sophomore running back Alfred Grear rushed for a career-high 247 yards and four touchdowns, propelling Angelo State to a historic upset against ACU, 34-21. "I'm ... [Read More…]

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Approximately 1 in 3 undergraduate students failed to complete their chapel requirements in the fall semester. Chapel probation was temporarily suspended in the fall because of challenges with quarantines and less opportunity than a regular semester. Ryan Richardson, associate vice president of stud...
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There is no question that the current climate among Americans is tense and, as the Capitol Hill and 2020 riots show, even hostile. Although these behaviors have always been present, it seems that the last decade has seen an increase in tribal tendencies. We cling to the ankles of our political candi...
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