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Wildcats win back-and-forth game

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After a poor performance from the Wildcat defense last week, ACU rose from the dead with new-found confidence. A win over a deeply talented Delta State team was the booster shot the 'Cats needed to bring them out of the 2-2 slump. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QDwH3jcm5c Defensive back Mike Wallace was the 'mane' event for the Wildcat ... [Read More…]

Wildcats tie up Mustangs 1-1 on the road

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The women's soccer team returned from Wichita Falls Wednesday night after a 1-1 tie with Midwestern State. After a scoreless first half, both teams returned to the field desperate to make a play. "Both us and Midwestern have been struggling to score goals this year so far," Wilson said. "Both teams are capable of playing with anyone in the ... [Read More…]

No. 2 team places second in Duncan

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The men's golf team recently played in the Territory Classic tournament in Duncan, Okla. The Wildcats had a strong showing and finished second, one stroke behind the leader. "Overall, I thought we had a pretty good week," junior Trey Sullivan said. "Our main goal is to win, but we weren't far off since we only lost by one in some difficult ... [Read More…]

‘Cats remain winless at home

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The volleyball team was over-matched in the first two sets against Texas Woman's University Tuesday night in Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats lost those sets by scores of 25-6 and 25-16, but overcame their sluggish start with a rally in the third game. Head coach Kellen Mock said the team was not prepared when they came out of the locker ... [Read More…]

Coppedge leads ‘Cats to 1-1 weekend

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The Wildcats gained their first conference win on Friday against Eastern New Mexico, but fell short to West Texas A&M on Sunday. After losing both opening LSC games to Incarnate Word and Angelo State last weekend, the 'Cats came ready to rebound in Friday's match. In nearly the 34th minute of the first half, junior forward Andrea Carpenter ... [Read More…]

Team shutout in first home matches

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The volleyball team was bested by two Lone Star Conference opponents in their first home games of the season. The Wildcats could not claim a set over the weekend. They were defeated by Tarleton State University on Friday, 3-0 (26-24, 25-19, 25-22) and lost to No. 11 Angelo State University, 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-17) on Saturday. The two losses ... [Read More…]

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