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Wildcats fly high against Redhawks to advance to the WAC championship

March 12, 2022 by Connor Mullins Leave a Comment

The high-flying Wildcats (24-9, 14-7) defeated the Seattle U Redhawks (23-10, 14-5) 78-76 on Friday night in the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas to advance to the Western Athletic Conference Tournament Championship. Prior to the game starting, former Wildcat and current UTEP head coach Joe Golding made his way to the Orleans Arena to watch his ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball stomps Lumberjacks, advances to WAC semifinals

March 11, 2022 by Riley Fisher Leave a Comment

The men's basketball team routed the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 76-62 in its quarterfinal matchup of the Western Athletic Conference tournament Thursday night in Las Vegas, leaving it standing 11-7 in conference play as it advances to the semifinal round to face Seattle University Friday night. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats advance after nail-biting second round victory against UVU

March 10, 2022 by Riley Fisher Leave a Comment

After receiving a first-round bye, the sixth-seed men's basketball team made its debut appearance in the Western Athletic Conference tournament Wednesday night in Las Vegas against the Utah Valley University Wolverines. The Wildcats pulled ahead in the final minutes of the game, defeating the Wolverines 82-74 and advancing to the quarterfinal round ... [Read More…]

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Simmons’ 11 points in three minutes secures WAC second round win over Utah Valley

March 10, 2022 by Connor Mullins Leave a Comment

The six-seed Wildcats live to see another day in the Western Athletic Conference tournament in Las Vegas as they sealed a 82-74 win over the seven-seed Utah Valley Wolverines.  At halftime, the Wildcats were down 41-37 but roared back with a 45-33 second half win to take the second round win. Head coach Brette Tanner and the Wildcats' defense ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats’ tourney dreams dashed in first-round exit against UTRGV

March 9, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The Wildcats' Western Athletic Conference tournament run and season came to a rapid close on Wednesday afternoon when they fell to the UTRGV Vaqueros, 73-70. "I think we have a lot to be proud of this season," said head coach Julie Goodenough. "We had eight new players join seven returners, and it's been such a fun team to coach. We've stubbed ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball eliminated by Vaqueros in crushing second-round tourney exit

March 9, 2022 by Riley Fisher Leave a Comment

The women's basketball team made its first-ever appearance in the Western Athletic Conference basketball tournament against the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in Las Vegas Wednesday afternoon. The fifth-seed Wildcats received a first-round bye, giving them Tuesday afternoon off. After a closely-paced game, the Wildcats fell to ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Baseball crushes Marist in weekend series

March 8, 2022 by Meghan Long Leave a Comment

The baseball team defeated the Marist College Red Foxes 10-8 in home series final at Crutcher Scott Field on Sunday. After a successful weekend, the Wildcats stand 7-4 overall as they prepare to face Baylor on Wednesday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball crushes Cardinals in home matchup

February 25, 2022 by Meghan Long Leave a Comment

The men's basketball team defeated the Lamar University Cardinals 77-42 in Teague Special Events Center on Thursday evening. As they enter their final few games, the Wildcats stand 9-6 in conference play and prepare to face Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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66th year of Sing Song edges nearer as rehearsals are underway

February 25, 2022 by Connor Mullins Leave a Comment

Rehearsals have begun for the 66th annual production of Sing Song for both club and class acts. Sing Song will begin at 8 p.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center on Friday, April 1 and will have performances on April 2.  Due to the delay of the renovation of Moody Coliseum, this year’s production will be off campus for the second year in a row. ... [Read More…]

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Bonnarens, Earle leads Wildcats in crucial victory over Bearkats

February 25, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The Wildcats retained the fourth seed in Western Athletic Conference play on Thursday as they took down the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 88-71. Heading into the matchup, the Wildcats and the Bearkats were tied alongside Utah Valley for the fourth seed in the WAC standings. With a win, either team would be one step closer to earning sole ... [Read More…]

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