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Wildcats face Eastern New Mexico with conference tournament fast approaching

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The Wildcats look to continue their recent roll in the Lone Star Conference this weekend against an Eastern New Mexico team that has struggled to score runs this season sitting in last place in runs scored for the year. ACU has managed to stay relevant in the conversation for the LSC Championship Tournament field. The Wildcats, currently in ... [Read More…]

Weather slows down Carpenter’s success

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It seems as though since no other golfers have been able to stop Alex Carpenter, the weather had to step in. High winds and colder temperatures halted Carpenter's hot streak for a week, at least at the UCO/Kickingbird Classic in Edmond, Okla. Carpenter finished in ninth, shooting 11 over par for the tournament. "It was pretty rough trying to ... [Read More…]

NFL locks out fans not players

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When millionaires argue with billionaires, who wins? I do not know which side wins, but I do know who loses and that is the fans. On the surface, the NFL lockout is between the players and the owners. Both sides are arguing over salaries and contracts.  They quarrel over how many games will be played and how much rookies should receive as a ... [Read More…]

‘Cats hope to rebound, ready for Pioneers

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The ACU softball team is looking to rebound off a 1-4 weekend at the Lone Star Conference Crossover Tournament last weekend as they head to Denton to take on Texas Woman's on Friday and Saturday. The Wildcats (21-20, 6-3) had a subpar showing at the LSC Crossover Tournament, yet are still second in the LSC South standings behind No. 10 Angelo ... [Read More…]

‘Cats take series from Bronchos

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The ACU baseball team did exactly what Head Coach Britt Bonneau said is essential to making the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament last weekend against University of Central Oklahoma, winning two out of three games. The 'Cats won their game against the Bronchos 7-6 Friday night before winning the second game 7-5 the following Saturday ... [Read More…]

Tennis toughens up with competition

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The men's and women's tennis team both split a pair of matches on the road this weekend, as both teams lost to Auburn University Montgomery before rebounding to defeat Columbus State University. The men's team played well against the No. 3 ranked NAIA power, Auburn University Montgomery, but came up short in the singles matches. ACU would win ... [Read More…]

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