Jabari Butler does not mind the spotlight. In fact, he enjoys it, and it's easy to see why. After playing high school football at one of the top programs in the nation, Butler has grown used to the spotlight being around him, and sometimes directly on him. "Playing at Gorman, I think it prepared me for the spotlight because there were always ... [Read More…]
Goodenough makes ACU home in her fourth season
Born in Haskell, Texas, women's basketball coach Julie Goodenough says that she got into coaching basketball because of her father. He coached her brother's third grade basketball team and let her participate as a first grader. Her drive for the game continued as a player for the University of Texas-Arlington. "I loved it, it is my passion," ... [Read More…]
100 and Counting: Wilson reaches milestone in memorable season
Women's soccer head Coach Casey Wilson won his 100th game at the helm of the program on Sunday against McNeese State. The double overtime, instant classic saw ACU win 3-2 and continued its dominance against the conference. This win puts Coach Wilson at 100-62-13 for his career record. "I knew it was coming up, but I also wasn't really focused ... [Read More…]
Seniors prepare for bittersweet last ACU season
Senior men's tennis players Marco Bensley, Brandon McCarty and Jason Proctor are currently in their final fall season of ACU tennis and will start their final spring season next semester. Despite this year being their last as Wildcat athletes, they are looking forward to their experiences going forward and looking back on how the program has ... [Read More…]
Senior trio finds way to win despite odds
For ACU volleyball's seniors Madison Hoover, Sarah Siemens and Jennie Loerch, the journey has been anything but consistent. However, through coaching changes, a transition to Div. 1 and player exits, one thing has remained the same for these three: Each other. "We always like talk about that how like it's been a hard four years here at ACU, ... [Read More…]
Ahead of the Pack: Freshmen Standouts Boost ACU Soccer
It's not supposed to happen like this. This isn't how it's supposed to go. To be this young and this good, already, it just doesn't happen. Not everyday at least. That's the case for two members of the women's soccer squad. Freshmen Dylan Owens and Sophie Standifer have quickly proven that success does not always require patience. "It ... [Read More…]
Put the Hurt On: Nursing Major Pummels Offenses
At 6'1" and 290 pounds, Josh Bloom does not strike most people as the prototypical nurse in training. In fact, if anything, he may remind most as a bodyguard or club bouncer. But looks can be misleading, as the ACU football defensive tackle and nursing major spends most of his time tackling and sending opponents to the sideline, but also has ... [Read More…]
Staying on Par: Carpenter battles injuries in return to men’s golf
On June 26, 2014, Luke Carpenter had surgery to repair the torn hip labrum on his left side, which required six months of recovery. His next surgery the next December was for the same issue, this time on his right side. The second surgery came with another six months on the sidelines. After more than a year of recovery, Carpenter's long journey ... [Read More…]
Making His Mark: Denmark’s big hits gets him big recognition
Sam Denmark scouts the offense. The opposing quarterback calls out the play as players on both sides of the ball move into position. Denmark sees everything around him and plans out his attack. He calls out the defensive play and prepares the defense for what looks like a run. The ball is snapped. It's a fake hand off. The quarterback keeps it ... [Read More…]
Lightning and Thunder: Epps and Gilbert anchor receiving corps
The Wildcats begin their chant before taking the field. Two men, the same position on paper, join the huddle. One is a twitchy 5-feet-9-inch, 170 lb lightning strike, appearing seemingly out of nowhere. The other is a dominating 6-feet-2-inch, 225 lb. roll of thunder, catching unimaginable passes. The first, catching and carrying the ball in one ... [Read More…]
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