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Cross country team begins season with new coach

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By Steve Holt, Sports Writer After almost three weeks of witnessing the depth of the talent pool on his men's and women's teams, head cross country coach Derek Hood's grin is as big as his expectations. Who wouldn't smile, however, when a combined six all-American men and women from a year ago are joined by a batch of talented newcomers, to form ... [Read More…]

Wildcats face Northeastern State for their second game of the year

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor If last week's game against Central Oklahoma was a test for head coach Chris Thomsen and his team, then Saturday's away game against Northeastern State will be like a major exam. This week more pressure is on since the outcome of the game will count toward the team's conference record. Even though Central Oklahoma ... [Read More…]

Wildcat volleyball is nationally ranked for first time in ACU history

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor After two weekends on the road, head coach Brek Horn's first chance to play in front of the home crowd this year will be Saturday against Wayland Baptist and Southwest Baptist. The Wildcats host Wayland Baptist at 12:30 p.m. and Southwest Baptist at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Moody Coliseum. "No one comes into our court ... [Read More…]

Wildcat turnovers costly in Thomsen’s coaching debut

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Football season kicked off this weekend for first year head coach Chris Thomsen and the Wildcats, but after costly miscues and a botched punt return at game's end, the Wildcats couldn't pull out the win for Thomsen's debut. Junior Danieal Manning returned a kickoff and an interception for a touchdown, but the team's ... [Read More…]

Volleyball seeks win at the Premier Challenge in Colorado

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor After a disappointing start to the 2005 volleyball season, ACU head coach Brek Horn said she hopes to get her team heading in the right direction this weekend at the Premier Challenge in Denver. The team lost its first three games of the season last weekend in Florida but has a chance to redeem itself in Denver. The ... [Read More…]

Football team kicks off season with home opener against Central Oklahoma

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor After weeks of practice in the scorching heat, the football team will get a chance to prove itself Saturday against Central Oklahoma. The Bronchos of Central Oklahoma are ranked 25th in the nation after a stunning loss to Missouri Western last week dropped them from the No. 12 spot. Last year, UCO put up 42-straight ... [Read More…]

ACU drops first three at Tampa Classic

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor The volleyball team went 0-3 to start the year in the Tampa classic this weekend. Friday, No. 9 ranked Tampa beat the Wildcats 3-0, and Saturday No. 7 Central Missouri State won by the same score. The game the team anticipated the most was Saturday night against possible regional opponent Metropolitan State. The ... [Read More…]

Baseball adds twelve to roster

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor After winning the Lone Star Conference title and advancing to the NCAA Division II South Central Region Tournament, head coach Britt Bonneau signed 12 players for his 2006 roster. Of the 12 new players, eight come straight from high school, and four are junior college transfers. Of the high school players, the one ... [Read More…]

Softball gains depth, strength

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Head softball coach Chantiel Wilson added nine players to her roster during the summer for the 2006 season. Last year, Wilson's team received an at-large berth to the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament for the first time in school history. Wilson signed six junior college and three high school players and ... [Read More…]

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