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Jerry World adds new dimension to ACU football

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Upon approaching Cowboy Stadium on Saturday, it became obvious that this game would be unlike anything ACU faithful had ever experienced. The massive stadium is home to "America's team" and one of the most storied franchises in sports history. Yet for three hours, this hallowed ground became the setting for an Abilene Christian football game. The ... [Read More…]

Wildcats fumble at Cowboy Stadium

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On the biggest stage in Texas, the Wildcats were shown up by a team from Alabama. The North Alabama Lions used a quick start and a suffocating defense to down the Wildcats 23-17. "I thought it was a heck of a game," ACU head coach Chris Thomsen said. "We played poorly in some areas with turnovers and penalties." Turnovers were the problem for the ... [Read More…]

The Chris Thomsen Show #4-2011

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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 September 17, 2011) This week on The Chris Thomsen show we preview the Lone Star Conference Football Festival at Cowboy Stadium. We also recap other LSC action ... [Read More…]

Clutch ‘cats rally for win

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The Wildcat volleyball team provided plenty of entertainment for fans Tuesday night in Moody Coliseum. ACU battled back and forth with University of the Incarnate Word through five sets and despite losing a 2-0 advantage was able to come out with a 3-2 victory (25-17, 25-21, 21-25, 26-28, 18-16). The Wildcats have played two Lone Star Conference ... [Read More…]

Golf team finishes second in tournament

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ACU's Wildcats finished second at the Charles Coody Intercollegiate Tournament the last two days here in Abilene.  The recently No. 1 ranked team finished just behind Central Oklahoma, but still had a great opening to their season. Coach Mike Campbell was very pleased with how his team performed in their first contest, and expects the team to ... [Read More…]

Motivated ‘Cats ready for weekend

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Following a 4-0 start and week that has included jumping 12 spots in the latest NCAA national poll, one might be asking, "What's next for the ACU women's soccer team?" Lone Star Conference play is what's next. The No. 12 Wildcats (4-0) will kick off their 2011 LSC schedule Friday, hosting Incarnate Word at 5 p.m. at the Wildcat Soccer ... [Read More…]

Hach, men lay strong foundation

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The Wildcat men and women's tennis teams started their fall season last weekend with the men competing in the Aggie Tennis Invitational, where Hans Hach won single competition, and the women competing in Stephen F. Austin Invitational. "The fall is getting your legs under you and figuring out who your doubles mate will be in the spring," said head ... [Read More…]

Variety fuels ‘Cats to victory

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The No. 24 ACU women's soccer team prolonged their winning Sunday, beating Truman State 4-2 in a non-conference, neutral site victory. The Wildcats (4-0) had an array of players contribute to the scoring, as four different players each scored in the effort. Senior Ashley Holton kicked off the scoring, putting the 'Cats on top 1-0 after scoring in ... [Read More…]

Errors prove costly in San Angelo

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The ACU volleyball team hit their first bump in the road this weekend when they traveled to San Angelo. The Wildcats competed in the Angelo State Invitational on Friday and Saturday where they played four opponents, losing to three of them. Head coach Kellen Mock was a little disappointed by her team's performance. "We played a lot of teams last ... [Read More…]

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