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Wildcats win six of eight over break

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A cold holiday season in Abilene wasn't enough to cool the Wildcats -- the women's basketball team went 6-2 during the Christmas break. "Going into the break, we talked about being consistent, and I think we have really accomplished that," said Head Coach Shawna Lavender. "We are starting to gel as a team, and we are winning games." The Wildcats ... [Read More…]

Athletes serve as a university’s most visible ambassadors

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While most of the student body was enjoying a monthlong holiday of decked halls and trimmed trees, an army of purple and white soldiers forged ahead with the same determination and grit found midsemester. The men's basketball team competed in nine games during Christmas break, while the women's team worked through an equally grueling eight-game ... [Read More…]

Streaky Wildcats search for consistency

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The Wildcat basketball team started the Christmas break with a five-game losing streak but finished by winning three of four contests, demonstrating inconsistencies that have frequently plagued them in the early season. The Wildcats sit at 7-8 overall and in sixth place in the Lone Star Conference South Division. As the 'Cats search for ways to ... [Read More…]

Golf and Baseball start 2010 nationally ranked

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By Zane Goggans A new semester brings new rankings for ACU athletics. While many students will focus on spring intramurals, the baseball and golf teams will be focusing on their upcoming seasons -- and staying on top of the rankings. Wildcat golf is ranked 19th to begin the season, after a fifth-place finish in Florida last semester. With clubs ... [Read More…]

Washington named to All-American team

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Offensive lineman Tony Washington was named to the 2009 American Football Coaches Association NCAA Division II All-American team on Tuesday. Washington was one of only two Lone Star Conference players selected, joining West Texas A&M defensive end Eugene Sims on the team. The 6-foot-7 senior from New Orleans was also named LSC Offensive ... [Read More…]

Students look forward to spring intramurals

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By Zane Goggans The spring semester is right around the corner, despite this week's snow. The football season is over, ACU basketball is in full swing, and baseball and softball will be starting soon. But for students whose favorite sports didn't make that list, the spring will present some alternatives. Spring intramurals are an opportunity for ... [Read More…]

Playoff system would not be any better than BCS

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The Bowl Championship Series is not the perfect system by any means. However, a playoff system should not be implemented in Division I football anytime soon. The main argument for a playoff system is based on the fact nobody would be left out, and every team would get a chance. However, this is not true. If the BCS system was replaced with an ... [Read More…]

Division I football needs a playoff system to determine champions

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I would like to inform all the TCU and Boise State fans of one undeniable truth. Regardless of how good your football team is, you will never play in a national championship under the Bowl Championship Series system. It should not be that way, but it is. The BCS is a terrible system to determine a champion. It only exists to make money - a lot of ... [Read More…]

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