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ACU’s tackles test in Kingsville

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After two failed PAT's opened the door for a game-winning Tarleton State field goal in the Wildcats' first loss of the season, head coach Chris Thomsen  doesn't want to let the same thing happen again.  "We've made some personnel changes to try and fix some things," Thomsen said. Among those personnel ... [Read More…]

Victory prepares team for postseason

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor For the Wildcat volleyball team, the upcoming Lone Star Conference tournament began with the last game of the season. "We knew we had to win," defensive specialist Malia Plumlee said. "This was the beginning of the conference tournament for us." The Wildcats finished their regular season and headed into the ... [Read More…]

Men’s season begins Thursday in San Antonio

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By Blake Penfield, Sports Writer The wait is over. The ACU Wildcat men's basketball season is about to get underway with the first game against Texas-San Antonio on Thursday. Who are the new players? What differences will there be between this season and last season? These questions about the beginning of new seasons are even more relevant this ... [Read More…]

Special teams mistakes cost win

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The back-and-forth South division tiebreaker between ACU and Tarleton State came down to special teams. Tarleton executed and ACU didn't. "It's a disappointing deal," head coach Chris Thomsen said. "We had the opportunity to win the game ... we just got beat." Tarleton State kicker Paul Williams booted a 32-yard ... [Read More…]

Wildcats prepare for LSC tiebreaker: The nationally ranked football team will play Tarleton State on Saturday. The game will decide who is first in the LSC South.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After handing powerhouse West Texas A&M a 49-33 surprise, the 7-0 Wildcats are three wins away from a 10-0 season and are tied for first place in Conference. But one of three obstacles in the way of the Wildcats' unblemished season is the experienced defense of Tarleton State. "A good defense like Tarleton ... [Read More…]

ACU wins regular-season closer over Eastern New Mexico

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor For the Wildcat volleyball team, the upcoming Lone Star Conference tournament began with the last game of the regular season. "We knew we had to win," defensive specialist Malia Plumlee said. "This was the beginning of the conference tournament for us." ACU defeated Eastern New Mexico 30-18, 30-25, 30-22 in its ... [Read More…]

BREAKING NEWS: ACU falls to Tarleton State

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The back and forth South division tiebreaker between ACU and Tarleton State came down to special teams Saturday. Tarleton executed and ACU didn't. "It's a disappointing deal," head coach Chris Thomsen said. "We had the opportunity to win the game...we just got beat." Tarleton State kicker Paul Williams booted a ... [Read More…]

ACU falls to unbeaten West Texas A&M

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The Wildcat volleyball team lost in four games to undefeated West Texas A&M on Thursday, after a back and forth match between the top two teams in the conference. I feel like we need to use this as a learning experience," head coach Kellen Mock said. With the loss, ACU falls to 7-2 in conference play with ... [Read More…]

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