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Wildcats boast record statistics

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The Wildcats proved to be too much for Dallas Baptist on Tuesday night. ACU swept the Lady Patriots 25-14, 25-21 and 27-25, bringing ACU's record to 18-5 on the season. Sophomore Jennie Hutt led the team with 13 kills. Fresh from consecutive LSC Co-Setter of the Week honors, junior Ijeoma Moronu added 33 assists to her team-leading total of ... [Read More…]

‘Cats No. 1 in nation

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The Wildcats have reached the summit. For the first time since joining NCAA Division II in 1983, ACU is the top-ranked team in the nation. The Wildcats entered last weekend tied at second place in the American Football Coaches Association poll, the highest ranking in ACU history. The Wildcat's 38-14 victory over Angelo State, combined with a ... [Read More…]

Second-ranked Wildcats blow past Angelo State

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The Wildcats blew past LSC South foe Angelo State 38-14 in San Angelo on Saturday night. The win bettered ACU's record to 7-0 on the season. ACU entered the game holding firmly to its No. 2 national ranking, but after top-ranked Grand Valley State was upset by Hillsdale, ACU moved to No. 1 for the first time since 1983. No. 23 ASU was in the ... [Read More…]

Road games a rollercoaster ride for soccer team

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The Wildcats split a pair of matches in Oklahoma this weekend, losing 1-0 against Southwestern Oklahoma State on Friday, but bouncing back to beat Central Oklahoma 4-2 Sunday. Friday's game was a tough loss for the 'Cats. The offense just could not get on the board, even though the Wildcats outshot the Bulldogs 21-11. SW Oklahoma player Courtney ... [Read More…]

Wildcat volleyball team awaits regional rankings

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The Wildcat volleyball team continued its dominance at home with a 3-0 sweep of Texas A&M-Commerce. "It was awesome, seeing us play so well," said Carson Henley, sophomore biochemistry major from Colleyville. "The girls were so in sync. We looked real good out there." Saturday's win leaves ACU with a 7-0 record at home this season. "It's ... [Read More…]

Wildcat cross-country takes second

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An injury-depleted cross-country team managed to capture second place at the Naimadu Pre-Regional cross-country meet at Grover Nelson Park on Saturday. The Wildcats scored a total of 42 points, second only to champion Tarleton State, which scored 33 points. West Texas A&M finished in third place with 64 points, and Dallas Baptist finished ... [Read More…]

Wildcats top-ranked team in the nation

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ACU became part of the NCAA Division II in 1983. Nearly three decades later, the Wildcats are finally atop the American Football Coaches' Association (AFCA) poll as the No. 1 team in the nation. A fortunate conjunction of events propelled ACU to first place today with 23 of 25 first place votes. The Wildcats defeated Angelo State 38-14, and an ... [Read More…]

LiveBlog Coverage: ACU at Angelo State

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5:50:23 PM: 10 min to kickoff on a beautiful day for football in San Angelo, with sunny skys, 12 mph ENE winds and a cool 65 degrees it's ACU vs. ASU 6:02:54 PM: Angelo State wins the toss and defers ...Mitchell Gale and the Wildcats will have the ball first...wildcats will start at their own 20 yd 6:09:45 PM: 1Q 11:06 Wildcats cap a ... [Read More…]

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