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The Chris Thomsen Show #3-2011

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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 10, 2011) This week on The Chris Thomsen show we go in depth with Coach Thomsen about highlights from the Tarleton game. Receivers Tayler Gabriel and ... [Read More…]

Shutout keeps ‘Cats undefeated for year

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Whitley Lindholm, Andrea Carpenter, and Krysta Grimm each scored for ACU as they stomped the Bronchos of Central Oklahoma 3-0 Wednesday afternoon in Edmond, Okla. The No. 24 Wildcats are off to their second consecutive 3-0 season while Central Oklahoma dropped to 0-3. Head Coach Casey Wilson acknowledged the importance of starting off the season ... [Read More…]

Wildcats rally for clutch win

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Heart, grit, and true determination. That's what the ACU volleyball team showcased in their five set, pulse pounding thriller on Tuesday night against Lone Star Conference foe Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The 25th-ranked Wildcats came roaring back after losing the first two sets, 25-23, 25-19. ACU would go on to win the final three sets, ... [Read More…]

Golf team looks forward to Charles Coody Tournament

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ACU's golf team will kick off this year's season at the Charles Coody West Texas Intercollegiate tournament next week here in Abilene. The 'Cats were recently ranked No. 1 in the coaches polls, and they are looking forward to the tournament as way to show that they deserve their recently attained status. Coach Mike Campbell is excited for the ... [Read More…]

ACU to play Baylor in exhibition

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Joe Golding will face off against his predecessor to open the ACU men's basketball season. Golding and the Wildcats will take on Division I Baylor University on Nov. 1 in Waco for an exhibition match beginning the 2011-12 schedule. "I think its a great opportunity for our kids to play a big 12 school," Golding said. "It's a great environment, ... [Read More…]

Wildcats win three in San Antonio

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The Wildcat volleyball team had a successful weekend as they beat three out of four of their opponents in the St. Mary's Tournament at San Antonio to open up the season. Head coach Kellen Mock was very happy with her team's results in San Antonio. "I'm pleased with the tournament. I wish we could've beat Regis but we did a good job of overcoming ... [Read More…]

Wildcats sweep up Dustdevils

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Behind the legs of junior Krysta Grimm, the No. 21 ACU women's soccer team rolled to a 4-0 victory Sunday afternoon against Texas A&M-International University at the Wildcat Soccer Pitch. Grimm accounted for half of the team's goals, scoring one goal each half for the Wildcats (2-0) en route to the statement win. Andrea Carpenter, sophomore ... [Read More…]

Golf tabbed No. 1 to start season

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ACU was named No. 1 in the nation in last week's release of the Golf World/Nike Golf Division II preseason coaches' poll. After last May's third place finish at the NCAA National Championship Tournament, this year's team is on track to finish what they started. Last year's team won five tournaments, never placed worse than fourth in any given ... [Read More…]

Cardiac ‘Cats continue legacy

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"They'll break your heart, kid." It's what Jimmy Fallon's uncle told him in the movie Fever Pitch as Fallon grew up a Boston Red Sox fan. I know the feeling of heartbreak when it comes to sports teams. I have been a fan of the Tennessee Titans since the team moved to Nashville from Houston. I remember vividly the final play of Super Bowl XXXIV ... [Read More…]

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