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Wildcats rally past SAU

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Despite rainy weather conditions, the Wildcat baseball team topped No. 21 Southern Arkansas University Friday afternoon at Crutcher Scott Field. ACU was able to break a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the eighth inning on a bloop single by junior Luke Mejia. The win pushes the 'Cats to a six-game winning streak and raises its record to 7-2. The ... [Read More…]

Mosley, ACU sting No. 20 Mustangs

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Peyton Mosley took the reigns of the No. 20 Midwestern State Mustangs and lassoed them in any way she chose, leading the Wildcats to an extra inning 4-3 comeback win Friday in Wichita Falls. The Wildcats (7-1) have now won seven straight following their opening day loss. Mosley overcame a rocky start after surrendering two runs in the first ... [Read More…]

Yes, superstar Hamilton is human

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Josh Hamilton is a name that is continually praised and upheld here in Texas, not only for his success as an outstanding baseball player, but also for his Christian ethics. It is no secret that Hamilton has a history of substance abuse, and is known for creating awareness of addiction involving alcohol and drugs. But for the past few weeks, the ... [Read More…]

Men, women fall in weekend tournament

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The Lamar Cardinals tennis teams were unkind visitors to Abilene, as their men's and women's tennis teams trumped the Abilene Christian teams Sunday at the Thompson Family Center. The ACU men fell 4-3, while the women lost 5-2 at the hands of the Division I Cardinals. The loss on the women's side marks the team's first loss of the season. "My ... [Read More…]

Wildcats face tough ranked SAU squad

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The Wildcat baseball team will put its five-game winning streak on the line this weekend against No. 22 Southern Arkansas University. The three-game series begins on Friday at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, ACU will play a doubleheader starting at 1:05 p.m. The first game of the doubleheader is a seven inning match-up, while the second is nine innings. The ... [Read More…]

Collums brings radical change to coaching post

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After a failed stint as an ACU assistant coach, Ken Collums wasn't about to go back. His best friend, brother-in-law and fellow University of Central Arkansas coach Chris Thomsen had been offered the head coaching gig. Thomsen wanted to bring Collums with him as his offensive coordinator. "He took this job, and I told him it was crazy," Collums ... [Read More…]

‘Cats continue fight for playoffs

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Playing with the hopes of post-season run, the Wildcats stomped out Incarnate Word on the road Wednesday night. Tied 34-34 at halftime, the 'Cats came back with a chance to take it all. In what seemed to be a close game, ACU was finally able to pull away from the Cardinals late in the second half. In the final minutes of the game, the Wildcats ... [Read More…]

Women’s basketball LSC tournament hopes to stay alive

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Desperate to improve their conference record and keep their tournament hopes alive, the Wildcats pulled off a huge win this Saturday against Eastern New Mexico in Moody Coliseum. ACU is now 4-12 in the Lone Star Conference rankings, and 9-13 overall. The win leaves the Wildcats in 10th places out of the eleven conference teams, but has boosted the ... [Read More…]

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