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Wildcats enter WAC-ASUN Challenge play against Central Arkansas

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The Wildcats open conference play against a former Southland Conference and now Atlantic Sun opponent, Central Arkansas, on Saturday at 6 p.m. ACU looks to extend its three-game win streak against a challenging program they have not been able to beat since 2014. "We're really excited to get into it, get off and get going," said head coach ... [Read More…]

Wildcats shut out Cardinals to extend win streak to three games

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ACU gained its first win in 51 years against Lamar in Beaumont on Saturday by a massive 56-o margin. This week's victory boosted the team and head coach Adam Dorrel to a 3-1 overall record. After a strong defensive performance in the Wildcats' last game against UT Permian Basin, they continued their momentum and played an efficient defensive ... [Read More…]

Wildcats push through two consecutive overtime matchups

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ACU hosted Lamar Friday night for the opening game of the Western Athletic Conference play, ending in a double-overtime tie, 0-0. ACU and Lamar had a competitive night, where the possession of the ball went back and forth in regulation time. The Cardinals led the Wildcats in shot attempts, 16-9, but the Wildcats fought until the very ... [Read More…]

Wildcats prepare for double-header this weekend

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ACU will host Lamar and the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley for its fourth weekend home stretch series before the start of the conference play. The Wildcats go into this weekend series with a record of 2-4 with hopes of gaining another home win. The team has several players who have started off the season strong. Natalie Jones, a ... [Read More…]

Wildcats defeat Prairie View A&M in final non-conference game

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ACU found itself victorious Tuesday evening in a three-game sweep versus the Prairie View A&M Panthers. These three sets were also highlighted by impressive offensive performances from the Wildcats. Entering the match, the Wildcats had not played a match since their loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Sept. 14. However, the Panthers were on a ... [Read More…]

Soccer defeats Grambling for Senior Day

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The Wildcats brought the energy back to Abilene on Senior Day by gaining their first win at home against Grambling, 2-1. ACU has had a rough start to its season so far, obtaining only one win out of its five pre-conference games. This win will bring them to a record of 2-4 as they head into conference play. "We passed the ball a lot today," ... [Read More…]

ACU hosts a successful Naimadu Classic over Family Weekend

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The men’s and women’s cross country teams both won their traditional Naimadu Classic home meet on Sept. 18.  Levi Chambers, junior from Evans, Colorado, took fourth place with the rest of the men’s team not far behind. For the women’s team, Irene Rono, a sophomore from Eldama Ravine, Kenya, Prudence Kiyeng a sophomore from Eldoret, Kenya, ... [Read More…]

Wildcats eager for Grambling matchup on Senior Day

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The Wildcats have started preparing for their Senior Day matchup against Grambling. Going into this weekend game, ACU has a record of 1-4, with this game being their third out of a six-home game stretch. The Wildcats have no previous history with Grambling but have shared competitors like Central Arkansas and Lamar, which will help them ... [Read More…]

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