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Wildcats close season with two losses and change in leadership

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The Wildcats took on the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley and Stephen F. Austin this past weekend, resulting in a double loss, and the departure of long-time head coach, Casey Wilson. "I thought that although our soccer team did not have the success they were looking for," Vice President of athletics Zack Lassiter said. "I thought they ... [Read More…]

Wildcats start weekend strong but fall on Senior Day

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The Wildcats started their final home Western Athletic Conference week strong with a 3-0 sweep against the Seattle U Redhawks on Thursday but ended with a 3-1 loss to the Utah Valley Wolverines on Saturday on Senior Day.   Head coach Alisa Blair’s Wildcats currently stand in tenth out of 13 with three games before the WAC Tournament on Nov. ... [Read More…]

Wildcats seek to pounce on opportunity against ranked opponent after bye week

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After their bye week, the Wildcats (5-2, 2-0) now head to Grand Forks, North Dakota to take on No. 23 University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks (4-3, 3-2) on Saturday.  The last two matchups for ACU were decided by three points with a 41-38 loss to Stephen F. Austin on Oct. 8 but a 21-18 Homecoming win over Southern Utah on Oct. 15. This week is ... [Read More…]

Soccer prepares for last WAC series against UTRGV, SFA

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The Wildcats prepare for their last Western Athletic Conference series against the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley on Thursday and back home for Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. ACU heads into this series with a 4-8-4 overall record and a 0-6-3 conference record. The Wildcats hope to bring home a long awaited win to close out ... [Read More…]

ACU faces crucial final week in Moody before conference tournament

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A crucial week is ahead for new head coach Alisa Blair’s Wildcats (6-15, 3-6) as her team finishes out their home schedule this weekend against the Seattle U Redhawks (4-12, 0-8) on Thursday and the Utah Valley Wolverines (13-7, 7-1) on Saturday.  Last weekend, the Wildcats lost 3-2 on the road to the University of Texas-Arlington Mavericks on ... [Read More…]

Soccer falls in home weekend series against Utah Valley, Seattle U

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The Wildcats were home this weekend where they hosted Utah Valley and Seattle U, resulting in two losses for ACU. Friday, the Wildcats took on Utah Valley, where it resulted in a loss, 1-4. Head coach Casey Wilson said he thought his team played well despite the losses. "Those teams were not top of the standings but we had every opportunity ... [Read More…]

Goodenough’s young, new Wildcats prepare for season opener

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The Wildcats aim to pay off a months of preseason practice and preparations on Nov. 9 as they face off against Howard Payne in Moody Coliseum. Leading ACU for the 11th straight season is head coach Julie Goodenough, which the experienced head coach said her and her team already have big aspirations on their mind. "I'm a firm believer in you ... [Read More…]

Expectations remain the same for the Wildcats in year two in the WAC

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Year two under head coach Brette Tanner is three weeks away with the Wildcats taking on the Jackson State Tigers on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in the newly renovated Moody Coliseum.   Western Athletic Conference Polls On Monday, the Western Athletic Conference preseason polls released with ACU picked to finish fourth by the coaches and media. Tanner ... [Read More…]

ACU ends week strong against Tarleton after tough loss to UTA

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ACU (6-15, 3-6) started off their week with a 3-2 loss to the University of Texas-Arlington Mavericks (14-7, 6-3) on Thursday but bounced back on Saturday with a 3-1 win over the Tarleton Texans (11-13, 3-6).   With five Western Athletic Conference matches remaining, the Wildcats have to win out in order to qualify for the WAC Tournament on Nov. ... [Read More…]

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