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Wildcats’ nine-game home win streak snapped

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Volleyball's home-court advantage fell short for the first time in 10 games when Sam Houston State defeated ACU 3-1 in the team's Southland Conference opener. The Wildcats stormed out of the gate in the Saturday match-up, taking game one fairly convincingly 25-18. Trailing 24-16, the Bearkats cut the lead to 24-18 on consecutive kills by Brooke ... [Read More…]

Donors react to stadium grand opening

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  Wildcat fans packed the bleachers Saturday for the first game ever played at Wildcat Stadium. From the suite level, the donors who made the stadium possible watched the game with their family and friends. April and Mark Anthony, who gave $15 million to the stadium project, watched their son, freshman quarterback Luke Anthony, play ... [Read More…]

Fifer clinches win with golden goal

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Senior Chloe Fifer scored a penalty kick in double overtime against Houston Baptist Friday at Elmer Gray Stadium, which gave soccer a 2-1 win in its Southland Conference opener. Fifer’s penalty kick was prompted by a yellow card from one of HBU’s player, who tripped ACU’s senior captain inside the 18-yard box. She picked herself up, took a ... [Read More…]

‘Cats settle in with victory over Huskies

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The football team succeeded in protecting its house for the first time and defeated Houston Baptist 24-3 making for an ideal stadium opener. The Wildcats also start conference at 1-0 after the win, while the Huskies start at 0-1. "It was incredible," said senior linebacker Sam Denmark. "We thought about this game for so long. The crowd ... [Read More…]

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