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ACU goes 2-2 in juice box

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The baseball team began its season last weekend in Houston at The Astros in Action D-II Invitational. The Wildcats left Minute Maid Park with a 2-2 record and memories that will last far beyond this season. "That was not something that everyone gets to do at any point in their life," said junior relief pitcher Brady Rodriguez. "It was a lot of fun ... [Read More…]

Alex Carpenter finishes second at Jones Cup Invitational

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Senior all-America golfer Alex Carpenter finished tied for second on Sunday at the Jones Cup Invitational, which is one of the top amateur golf tournaments in the U.S. Carpenter tied with The University of Alabama junior all-America Cory Whitsett. They both shot three-day totals of 1-under-par 215. University of North Florida all-America Sean Dale ... [Read More…]

New sports to be featured in spring

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Intramural sports have always been a great way for students to stay active and involved at ACU. They are also one of the best ways to meet people, especially as a freshman. After a successful past semester of flag football and volleyball, ACU's intramural league looks forward to offering students a great spring as well. "You can end up gaining ... [Read More…]

Squad to take mound at Minute Maid

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The Wildcats will get a taste of Major League Baseball Heaven this weekend. The baseball team begins its final season as an NCAA Division II program Friday at the Astros in Action D-II Invitational in Houston. The 'Cats will play four games at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. The team's opening game is against the University of ... [Read More…]

ACU club lacrosse team at a crossroads

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The men's lacrosse team is preparing for their season next year and a tournament in the spring, but they are in need of financial help. The club team is about $18,000 short of being able to participate in their sport for the next year, and needs the money in order to represent ACU across the state as a team. "I know it sounds like a lot of money ... [Read More…]

‘Cats rally late, defeat WT

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The women's basketball team faced off against longtime rival West Texas A&M on Tuesday night in Moody Coliseum. The game was close down the stretch, but the Wildcats were able to take the game 69-60, and move to 15-3 on the season, while WTAM fell to 11-10. "We all plan to continue to work together, work hard and never take our opponents for ... [Read More…]

Women’s team sets tone with wins

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The ACU men and women's track team has a dynasty to protect this 2013 season, and so far they have proved their worth only two meets in. The teams split up, traveling just north of Colorado Springs, Co. to the Air Force Academy Invitational as well as Albuquerque, New Mexico at the New Mexico Invitational this past Saturday to show they have what ... [Read More…]

Wildcats chase down Rams at home

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The men's basketball team completed their sweep of Angelo State Saturday night to secure a win for a fan, Lindsey Smith, who watched from streets of gold. The Wildcats 82-63 victory in Moody Coliseum gives ACU a two game winning streak and means the 'Cats have won three of their last four, and could be rounding into form for a late-season ... [Read More…]

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