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Wild rally falls short for ‘Cats

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They have had plenty of second half comeback's this year, but the 24 point lead midway through the third quarter was too much for the ACU Wildcats to overcome as their season ended with a 52-49 loss at Washburn University. The Ichabods rode 38 first half points, scoring on all six first half offensive possessions, to victory. The Wildcats, down ... [Read More…]

The Chris Thomsen Show #13-2011

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The Chris Thomsen Show airs on Saturdays at 11 on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date November 19, 2011) This week on The Chris Thomsen show we recap ACU's victory over the Incarnate Word and look ahead to the NCAA playoffs. ACU clinched the #6th ... [Read More…]

Team prepares for UTPB Classic

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This weekend, the ACU men's basketball team will head to Odessa to take on UT Permian Basin and A&M International in the UTPB classic. The Wildcats are looking to build on their impressive 2-0 start when they play their first two road games of the year. Friday night, the Wildcats take on the UTPB Falcons in the first of two November matchups ... [Read More…]

Top athlete looks forward to national meet

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Cross country runner Chloe Susset, junior business management major from France, was voted Women's Athlete of the Year for the NCAA Division II's South Central Region. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association honored Susset with this award Tuesday, Nov. 8. Susset is the fourth Wildcat cross country member to receive the ... [Read More…]

‘Cats advance to South Central Region in LA

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Through 20 games this season, Jacey Ferrara had not scored a goal. But that changed Sunday afternoon in the second round of the NCAA Division II women's soccer playoffs. The sophomore midfielder scored her first goal of the year with 30 seconds left in the first overtime period to propel the Wildcats to a 2-1 victory over Midwestern State at the ... [Read More…]

Women’s basketball team falls to LCU

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The Wildcat women's basketball team fell Thursday night 80-73 to Lubbock Christian after the Lady Chaparrals dominated a key second half at the pre-season exhibition game held at Moody Coliseum. The 'Cats fell behind for most of the game and left the court at halftime under a close five-point deficit. However, the Lady Chaps returned from the ... [Read More…]

Senior tight end Gibbs shines on, off field

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Senior tight end Ben Gibbs said his experiences on the ACU football team go much deeper than just on-field development. "As far as becoming a man, becoming a Christian man, they don't teach you that kind of thing anywhere else," Gibbs said. "Being here at ACU has just been such a blessing. God has opened up so many doors for me." After an ACL ... [Read More…]

‘Cats receive bid to regional tournament

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The Wildcat volleyball team couldn't take advantage of a first set win against No. 2 seed Angelo State University in the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament semifinals on Friday, Nov. 11. ACU fought off the Rambelles 32-30 in the first set, but lost the next three 25-18, 25-21, 25-17. With the win, ASU advanced to its second straight ... [Read More…]

Wildcats improve to 2-0

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The ACU men's basketball team began the Joe Golding era last weekend by winning both of their games in the Whitten Inn tip-off classic. The Wildcats played a brand of basketball full of energy and intensity; something that could not be said in years past. "We got to show people how hard we have been working." Freshman Da-Juan Cooper said. "Coach ... [Read More…]

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