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Biggest match of the year looms on the horizon

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The one match the Wildcat volleyball team circled on their calendar is finally here, and there is more at stake than most people thought. On Thursday, ACU will take on perennial volleyball powerhouse West Texas A&M in a match that will decide the number one seed and host of the LSC postseason tournament. "We are just ready to play them and ... [Read More…]

Michael Bacon Guest Column

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Warning/disclaimer: this is pretty sappy/corny, but I've had several people ask me, in the last several days, what last night at the Ballpark in Arlington was like. I haven't really had an answer other than, "awesome, unbelievable." After letting the thought that the Rangers are really going to the World Series sink in, I think I know why last ... [Read More…]

Wildcats hold off rival Angelo State

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The ACU Wildcats became the first ever winners of the State Farm Big Country-Concho Valley Shootout Saturday with a 33 to 20 victory over rival Angelo State. Mitchell Gale was named the State Farm player of the game. Gale completed 27 of 41 passes for 377 yards and four touchdowns. He has thrown at least three touchdowns in his last five games, ... [Read More…]

Wildcats host rival Angelo State in Big Country-Concho Valley Shootout

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The Wildcats are looking to move to 9-0 this weekend when they host long-time rival Angelo State in the first ever State Farm Big Country-Concho Valley Shootout. Despite its 3-4 record, Angelo State played well in its four losses. The Rams nearly saw a comeback against West Texas in their third game of the season, falling 37-27. Angelo was even ... [Read More…]

Kojies, Moonies take home intramural football championships

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Four champions were crowned Tuesday at the Larry "Satch" Sanders Intramural Field as intramural football came to a close. "The amount of teams was equal to the amount from last year, which is good because students are still coming out, and they are enjoying playing intramurals," said Mark Jackson, assistant intramural director. "I think the ... [Read More…]

Number one, not a safe place in 2010

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By Brenna Jefferies The past two years the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) national championship bowl has been pretty predictable, with Texas, Alabama and Florida circling like vultures for the number one spot. But this year that spot has been tossed from team to team like a hot potato - no one seems to want to be in that position. Number one teams ... [Read More…]

Carpenter eagles 18 to take third victory

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It's called a sophomore slump. A player has a really good rookie year in the pros and gets everyone's expectations up, then has a bad second year. It has happened to even the best rookies out there - except for Alex Carpenter. With four wins, his freshman year was almost too good to believe. This fall he has three wins in the four matches he has ... [Read More…]

Soccer looks to wrap up regular season with 2 wins

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The ACU soccer team set a goal at the beginning of the year to not look too far in advance this season and instead focus on the games directly in front of it. They have since accomplished that goal and excelled on the field this season. With only two conference games left on their plate, the No. 23 Wildcats (13-2, 8-1) have two pivotal matchups ... [Read More…]

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