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Wildcats fall 0-2 in first LSC games

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The women's soccer team returned to Abilene after a 3-1 loss at Incarnate Word Friday, and a 1-0 loss at Angelo State on Sunday. This weekend marked the first conference games of the season for the Wildcats, and was an uncharacteristic loss for the team who went undefeated in the LSC last year. "This weekend didn't go exactly as we had planned ... [Read More…]

Team shows strength over weekend

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A young Wildcat squad proved they can hang with the best teams in the Lone Star Conference this past weekend. The volleyball team opened up Lone Star Conference play with a win and a loss last Friday and Saturday. The Wildcats played No. 7 West Texas A&M University on Friday and were searching for their first win against the Lady Buffs since ... [Read More…]

Video: The Ken Collums Show #3 – 2012

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The Ken Collums Show airs on Saturdays at 10:30 AM on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date September 15, 2012) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmTMwZe1kO8 The Wildcats got hog tied by the Javelinas in a 16-13 home loss. But, a win at Jerryworld ... [Read More…]

The Ken Collums Show #3 – 2012

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The Ken Collums Show airs on Saturdays at 10:30 AM on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date September 15, 2012) The Wildcats got hog tied by the Javelinas in a 16-13 home loss. But, a win at Jerryworld might be what the doctor ordered. We preview ... [Read More…]

ACU explodes in second half to rally past Tarleton

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The Wildcat football team answered the bell with their backs against the wall in the second half of the game and beat Tarleton State 34-31 in the house that Jerry built. ACU was able to overcome another slow start and a 10-point halftime deficit with an explosive second half featuring the fancy footwork of wideout Taylor Gabriel. Gabriel finished ... [Read More…]

‘Cats beat Zias, lose to Buffaloes

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The volleyball team played a close match Friday night against West Texas A&M University but ultimately fell short, losing, 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-21) in Canyon. The Wildcats (4-6, 1-1 in the Lone Star Conference) had two late rallies in games one and two however, could not complete a comeback. In game three, the 'Cats let a 10-3 advantage slip ... [Read More…]

‘Cats to be tested on biggest stage

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The Wildcats will get their chance to play in the eighth Wonder of the World for the second straight year this weekend as the ACU football team descends on Jerryworld for a matchup with Tarleton State University. The Wildcats will be a part of the Lone Star Conference Football Festival, which means they will get the unique opportunity to play in ... [Read More…]

Beyond ‘Coach’

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Assistant coach and defensive coordinator Darian Dulin never thought twice about praying with a football team until he was the head coach at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas. Dulin had been the coach at Coffeyville for three years. He prayed everyday after meetings, games and even practice. During his last year with the Red Ravens Dulin was ... [Read More…]

Teams hope to continue success

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Tennis season is about to begin here at ACU and both the men's and women's teams are ready to prove that this is their year. "A lot of guys have come back and we've got a great group of freshmen who really have played well," senior Hans Hach said. "I feel very confident about this upcoming season," senior Hannah Kelly said. "The fall is ... [Read More…]

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