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2011 LSC Baseball Championship Tournament Schedule

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2011 LSC BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday, May 7 Game 1 - No. 1 Incarnate Word vs. No. 6 Texas A&M-Kingsville, 11 a.m. Game 2 - No. 2 Southeastern Oklahoma vs. No. 5 Southwestern Oklahoma, 3 p.m. Game 3 - No. 3 Tarleton State vs. No. 4 Cameron, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 8 Game 4 - Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 11 a.m. Game 5 - Winner Game 1 ... [Read More…]

Tennis grabs nationals spot

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Both the ACU men's and women's tennis teams won the South Central Regional tournament, as the women beat Tarleton State and the men defeated Cameron University. The men's No. 1 and No. 3 doubles teams won, giving the Wildcats a slight 2-1 lead heading into singles play. In singles, sophomores Hans Hach and Alfredo Desiati and junior Jake Hendrie ... [Read More…]

Softball loses series, ends season

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Needing to win two of three games over Tarleton State and receive outside help to make the LSC Post-Season Tournament, the ACU softball team did their part but failed to get the necessary aid to prolong their 2011 campaign, thus ending their season Saturday at Wells Field. The Wildcats won the opener over the Tarleton State TexAnns 11-8 and split ... [Read More…]

Wildcats second after round one of regionals

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This year at the NCAA Super Regional tournament in Kentucky, the Wildcats are looking for redemption. Last year after winning the conference tournament, the Wildcats had a disappointing regional tournament and wound up on the outside looking in at the national tournament. This year, the Wildcats, led by senior Cyril Bouniol, have come out roaring ... [Read More…]

Former ACU receiver will take his talents to South Beach

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Edmund Gates, former all-American receiver, will follow in the footsteps of  LeBron James as he takes his talents to South Beach, Fla. to play for the Miami Dolphins. "Its just a blessing for me; it's a real blessing," Gates said. "It's a dream come true. I have wanted this for a long time." Gates, who was projected as a fourth-round pick, was ... [Read More…]

Wildcats prepare for crucial series against TexAnns

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Two weeks ago, the ACU softball team was sitting pretty in the Lone Star Conference South Division standings with only four series remaining on its schedule before the LSC Post-Season Tournament. But after going 4-4 over the course of those series, the Wildcats now must win at least two of the three games in their upcoming series with Tarleton ... [Read More…]

ACU needs wins for postseason dreams

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The Wildcats will need wins and some help this weekend in order to keep alive its postseason hopes. The Wildcats will travel to Weatherford Oklahoma to take on the Bulldogs of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Realistically, ACU  needs to sweep and then get some help in order to claim the last spot in the LSC tournament. The top five spots ... [Read More…]

NCAA releases new regional alignment for Division II

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The NCAA released redrawn regional lines for both the 2011-2012 season and 2012-2013 season. The Division II Management Council approved the changes that will directly affect both ACU and the LSC at its annual meetings in Indianapolis. "Things are going to change for us," said ACU Athletic Director Jared Mosley. "But I anticipate that we won't ... [Read More…]

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