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Intramural waterball returns

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By Adrianna Castaneda Waterball has made its way back to ACU campus with a splash. The intramural office cut the sport from the schedule last year because of injuries and unsportsmanlike conduct. Waterball returned this year with more rules to prevent a repeat of past accidents. Kenli Edwards, director of intramural sports, said dunking and ... [Read More…]

ACU squeaks into playoffs

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Despite losing three of their last four regular season games, the ACU Wildcats have made it to the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. ACU dropped from fourth to sixth in the final regional polls to claim the last available playoff spot in the region. Texas A&M-Kingsville finished just ahead of them in fifth and Tarleton ... [Read More…]

ACU loses a heart breaker to Midwestern State

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A 15 point first quarter dooms the Wildcats as they fall to the Mustangs 15-13. The loss all but guarantees MSU a playoff berth while ACU's playoff fate is uncertain. After giving up 15 points in the first quarter ACU settled down and scored 13 unanswered points, but fell short in the 15-13 loss. "Our guys came back, they fought hard and I am ... [Read More…]

Winning required

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"I love winning - it's like, you know, better than losing," says pitcher Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh in the baseball film, Bull Durham. Truer words have never been spoken; winning is definitely better than losing. But the blessing of winning is also a curse. You see, wins are like crisp $100 bills - the more you have, the more you want. Coach Chris ... [Read More…]

Wildcat fans show their true colors at ACU football games

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The level of school spirit at football games varies from student to student. Some like to watch and observe quietly, while others believe it to be their duty to be the loudest fan in the crowd. However, the general consensus seems to be when it comes to purple and white spirit, you can't get enough. From the season-opening national telecast to last ... [Read More…]

Playoffs at stake when Wildcats meet Mustangs

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The fate of the Wildcats' season comes down to one final game in Wichita Falls on Saturday. The Wildcats will take on the Midwestern State Mustangs, and they need a win to lock up a playoff spot. ACU moved up to fourth in the region after a big win against Texas A&M-Kingsville last week, 47-35. The Mustangs dropped three spots in the regional ... [Read More…]

Wildcats to host NCAA regional cross-country meet

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The cross-country team will attempt another step toward a national title at the NCAA II South Central Regional meet at 10 a.m. Saturday in Abilene. With a 19th consecutive conference title under their belt already, the Wildcats' next hurdle on the path to the 2009 National Championship is the regional race. Coach Sam Burroughs' squad put forth a ... [Read More…]

Wildcats triumph in exhibition game

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The ACU women's basketball team started the season off right with a big win in its first game. The Wildcats outshot Lubbock Christian 81-61 in an exhibition game Saturday that was never in doubt. "We played great team basketball," said Head Coach Shawna Lavender. "We had three players in double figures and almost a fourth. When we can have that ... [Read More…]

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