One hour and 45 minutes passed, and Edmund "Clyde" Gates was still waiting in the parking lot of the French Robertson Prison Unit in Abilene. He was waiting to see his father for the first time in nearly two decades. "I actually didn't sleep at all; I've been up all night," said the senior wide receiver from Vernon just before seeing his ... [Read More…]
Shake wins national award
It's rare for a faculty member from a Division II school nestled in the "Bible Belt" of West Texas to be recognized at a nationwide event in South Carolina. It's even rarer for that person to be your mom. Deonna Shake, instructor of exercise science and health, and a dang good mother, might I add, was the recipient of the Educational Disc Golf ... [Read More…]
ACU shuts out two at home
The Wildcats shut out two conference opponents last weekend to improve to 11-2 overall and 6-1 in conference. ACU downed the Bronchos of Central Oklahoma 3-0 on Friday before defeating Southwestern Oklahoma State 4-0. "The games went great this weekend. We played well," Coach Casey Wilson said. "We played good on Friday against Central Oklahoma, ... [Read More…]
Wildcats continue unbeaten season against Incarnate Word
The ACU Wildcats have moved to 7-0 with a 54-14 beat down of the University of Incarnate Word in ACU's first ever match-up with the Cardinals. Mitchell Gale had another monster night as he continues to dominate opponents. Gale went 17-26 for 379 yards and five touchdowns. He did throw his first interception of the season when a pass intended for ... [Read More…]
Wildcats show well in ITA National Tournament
The Wildcat Tennis team sent four players to the ITA Small College National Championships this past weekend. Sophomores Hans Hach and Julia Mongin competed in the men and women's singles tournaments, then teamed up with Bryan Joiner and Jaclyn Walker, respectively, for the doubles tournaments. Hach placed fifth in his singles tournament while ... [Read More…]
Wildcats victorious despite scare
Thursday was a wake-up call. That's what Coach Mock is calling it, and that is what her team is calling it. "We realized every team is gunning for us," said senior setter Ijeoma Moronu. "It was a reminder that every game we play has to be the only thing that's on our mind. The Wildcats almost suffered their first conference loss of the season ... [Read More…]
ACU smothers Incarnate Word
The ACU Wildcats have moved to 7-0 with a 54-17 beat down of the University of Incarnate Word in the first ever match-up with the Cardinals for ACU. Mitchell Gale had another monster night as he continues to dominate opponents. Gale went 17-26 for 379 yards and five touchdowns. He did throw his first interception on the season when a pass intended ... [Read More…]
The Chris Thomsen Show #7- 2010
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 October 16, 2010) This week on the Chris Thomsen Show we take a look at the Wildcats thrilling 31-28 victory over No. 8 Midwestern State on homecoming weekend. We ... [Read More…]
Soccer team continues stellar season
The Lady Wildcat soccer team followed up its pair of victories from two weekends ago with another two wins this past weekend. They breezed past West Texas A&M University on Friday 4-1 and had an almost equally easy win over Eastern New Mexico University on Sunday 3-1. The Wildcats got off to a quick start on Friday with a goal in the sixth ... [Read More…]
Wildcats show grit in tough homecoming victory
The Wildcats showed their guts Saturday with a 31-28 comeback win over No. 8 Midwestern State. ACU played in front of its largest crowd of the season with 13,486 fans on hand for homecoming weekend. Mitchell Gale had another solid day for the Wildcats, going 27-39 for 263 yards and three scores. Gale did not throw a single interception, which ... [Read More…]
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