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In their own hands: No. 19 ACU controls its playoff destiny

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After pulling out an amazing win over Tarleton State last week, the Wildcats' playoff hopes lie in their own hands. If ACU wins its last two regular season games, a spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs is all but certain, but if ACU loses just one, it will probably drop from the top six the NCAA South Central ... [Read More…]

ACU prepared for LSC postseason tournament

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By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor Losing to Central Oklahoma last Saturday was just a hiccup to the ACU volleyball team as the Wildcats got back on the winning track Tuesday by beating St. Edward's in Moody Coliseum. ACU won five of its last six matches, and is now 13- 12 on the season with a 7-3 record in the Lone Star Conference. The ... [Read More…]

Team mentality gives Wildcats edge at Regional meet

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Before each cross country meet, junior Julius Nyango and his teammates begin the meet with a team tradition. They say, "Together we win," in Swahili to remind them that cross country is about the team, not the individual. "The best thing is if one goes ahead it's okay because we are one," Nyango said. Head coach ... [Read More…]

Second half surge leads Wildcats over Javelinas

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor In his final ACU home game, senior linebacker Cody Stutts nearly did it all. Stutts got one interception, blocked a field goal, recovered a fumble and led the Wildcats with 11 tackles. But the senior linebacker's performance wasn't the only thing good about ACU's home closer against Texas A&M-Kingsville on ... [Read More…]

Rewards await fans at ACU’s last home matchup

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Students who attend the ACU football team's final home game against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday might walk away with $200. Thanks to a donation from a member of the ACU Letterman's Association, ACU athletics will give away up to $1000 to lucky students who come to Saturday's game. "This is the last one," ... [Read More…]

Back in the playoff picture: Unbelieveable 70-63 win keeps Cats in playoff hunt

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Junior running back Bernard Scott broke several records, ACU scored 70 points and the Wildcats are still in the playoff hunt. No. 19 ACU outlasted undefeated Tarleton State, 70- 63 in a must-win game that kept the Wildcats in the hunt for a spot in the NCAA Division II postseason. ACU jumped up four spots to the ... [Read More…]

Wildcats split pair of weekend matches

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By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor Despite some spectacular play by the Wildcats, the ACU volleyball team's four-game winning streak came to a halt Saturday against the University of Central Oklahoma. With three matches in the regular season remaining, ACU is 12-12 on the season and 7- 3 in the Lone Star Conference. The win improved ... [Read More…]

Wildcats sweep past Texas Woman’s

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By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor Nearly 500 fans streamed over from Shotwell Stadium after the Homecoming football game to Moody Coliseum to watch the ACU volleyball team bash Texas Woman's in three games Saturday night. The Wildcats hit the .500 mark with the win as its record improved to 11-11 overall and 6-2 in the Lone Star ... [Read More…]

Loss to No. 5 WT slims playoff hopes

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor ACU had its chances against No. 5 West Texas A&M, but the Wildcats just didn't convert. In a Homecoming showdown of two of the best offenses in the country, unbeaten West Texas outgunned No. 21 ACU and converted when it counted most for the 41-31 win - West Texas converted eight of their 14 third down attempts, ... [Read More…]

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