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Wildcats’ Reyare Thomas sprints past record

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Reyare Thomas made Wildcat history last weekend at the 2013 Armory Collegiate Invitational, and didn't even know it. Thomas, a 2012 London Olympian native from Trinidad Tobago, recorded a 23.98 200-meter dash, which places her over former Wildcat record holder Kim Prather. Prather's previous record was 24.26 in 2009. "I didn't even know I broke ... [Read More…]

Staff signs 18 D-I athletes

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2013 Division I Signing List: DB D.J. Arnold (Wichita Falls/Wichita Falls Rider High School): Height 5-10 Weight 180 DB Quinton Baker (Austin/Manor High School): Height 6-0 Weight 180 DB Quentin Bryant (Riesel/Mart High School): Height 6-0 Weight 180 RB De'andre Brown (Lewisville/Lewisville High School): Height 5-9 Weight 180 RB Randy Gober ... [Read More…]

ACU’s clutch free-throws sink Lions

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The men's basketball team travelled to Commerce with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, and left the Lion's den with a 60-57 win. The victory puts the 'Cats in the all-important eighth position in the Lone Star Conference, with eight teams qualifying for post-season play. ACU shut down the Lions in the first half, giving up just 18 ... [Read More…]

‘Cats conquer Lions in Commerce

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The Wildcats took home a huge win Wednesday night as they defeated Texas A&M Commerce 75-61 and secured a spot in the Lone Star Conference Championship tournament. "I'm really proud of our players for keeping their composure and for showing a lot of discipline on the road," Head Coach Julie Goodenough said. "The road tests are pretty difficult ... [Read More…]

Playin’ ball: Baseball players reach out to Houston youth

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The baseball team took time out of their weekend trip to Houston to volunteer with Impact Church of Christ, located in downtown Houston. The team played wiffle ball Saturday morning with a group of around 18-20 middle school kids at a park not far from the players' hotel. Grant Boone, Alumni Relations officer, organized the event and has worked ... [Read More…]

‘Cats lose to Dogs on the road

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The men's basketball team traveled to Eastern New Mexico with hopes of stealing a win on the road, but they came up just one point short, falling 65-64. "We played really well on the road in Portales," head coach Joe Golding said. "I was very proud of our guys. ENMU shot 37% from the floor and we played really well on defense and we outrebounded ... [Read More…]

Teams cause racket in first matches

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Both the men's and women's tennis team had a successful start to their season last weekend. The women traveled to Sam Houston State, where they triumphed, 6-1. The men's team was at home hosting the ACU Indoor Invitational. "It's early and we're trying to condition them to get ready for the season," said head coach Hutton Jones. The women won ... [Read More…]

Wildcats swing big sticks at St. Mary’s

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The ACU softball team was in full swing this past weekend at the St. Mary's Spring Invitational in San Antonio. The team dominated in the season-opener, but ended up with a split record, 2-2 by the end of the weekend. The 'Cats held a comfortable lead against Texas A&M International, with a final score, 10-0. The 'Cats fell short to the NAIA ... [Read More…]

‘Cats shocked with loss to ENMU

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The Wildcats let an easy win slip away last Saturday as The Eastern New Mexico Zias defeated ACU 81-73, in Portales, NM. "We didn't play Wildcat basketball," senior Kelsey Smith said. "We didn't defend and we didn't execute our offense like we should have." The loss knocks ACU to third place in the Lone Star Conference, after being in a three way ... [Read More…]

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