"We are going to win. That's what I was hired to do, and I don't like to lose. I won here as a player, and I won at Arkansas-Little Rock, and we are going to win here at Abilene Christian University." These words by head basketball coach Joe Golding have rung in my head since February 2012 when Golding shared his vision of a revived basketball ... [Read More…]
Basketball teams play on a national stage
Both ACU basketball teams took the court in Moody Coliseum Saturday in front of a nationwide audience. The men's and women's basketball games were broadcasted on ESPN3 because of their new affiliation with the Southland Conference, which gave both the ACU teams and fans some national exposure. "It was a great experience for me," said Ethan ... [Read More…]
ACU falls short against talented Bearcats
As the Wildcats played their first nationally televised home game, they could not find a way to earn the win over Sam Houston State, losing 70-51 on Saturday afternoon. ACU now moves to 7-13, 1-5 in conference on the year. SHSU improves to the second place spot in the Southland with a 14-6 record and a 6-2 conference record. ACU was held to 42 ... [Read More…]
Sherman was disrespectful, but not a thug
Richard Sherman is cockiness incarnate. Sherman has been a force in the NFL the last two years becoming one of the leagues top corners and leading the league with 16 interceptions. He has not only shut down opponents on the field but also off. Unfortunately, his game is overshadowed by his post-game rants, which leads to Sherman unjustly being ... [Read More…]
Student-athletes elite in classroom
Fifty-four ACU student-athletes earned spots on the Southland Conference Honor Roll for the fall 2013 semester. The Southland Conference Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who maintained a minimum 3.00 grade-point average throughout the semester. Eighty-seven percent of eligible Wildcats qualified for the ... [Read More…]
‘Cats secure win on ESPN
The women's basketball team came away with a win against one of the top teams in the Southland Conference, Sam Houston State. The Wildcats played their first nationally televised game, broadcasted through ESPN3. The 'Cats were coming off two disappointing losses, and this game looked like another toss up. However, after seven lead changes, ACU ... [Read More…]
Cortes dominates singles match
The ACU men's tennis team had two doubleheaders this past Friday and Saturday, as they went 2-2. The fall season focused on the individual while this spring season is a team effort. Winning a match gives the team one point and there are a total of seven points to be won. The coaches were pleased with the way their players competed, especially ... [Read More…]
ACU suffers first home loss of the year
The Wildcats seven home-game winning streak was snapped Saturday against Southland opponent, Central Arkansas. The Bears gave ACU its first home defeat of the year, 67-54. During the second game the offense started sluggish. UCA forced 11 turnovers in the first half and generated 17 points off of those turnovers. A 19-3 run by the Bears led to ... [Read More…]
Small guard, Big results
He was the runt in a pack of six brothers, but lack of size and physique did not stop the Navarro College junior transfer from chasing his dream of playing college basketball. Harrison Hawkins, a guard from Long Beach, Calif. came from a family of nine with six older brothers who helped him learn quick by playing pick-up games in the ... [Read More…]
Tennis has strong showing at Indiana
Senior Micah and sophomore Kaysie Hermsdorf, along with sophomore Nada Marjanovic had a great start at the University of Indiana Invitation with key victories against tough opponents. On Sunday afternoon, the women's tennis team won the majority of their matches in the tournament. Freshmen Erin Walker, Ansley Boarman and Marjanovic won ... [Read More…]
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