By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The junior varsity football team battled back after trailing early against Cisco Junior College to win its first game of the season, 21-13 on Monday. "[Cisco] came right down on the first drive and scored, but we rallied back," coach Colby Carthel said. "They were bigger, stronger and faster, but our guys just ... [Read More…]
ACU sweeps Midwestern; welcomes TWU, St. Ed’s: Team wants continued crowd support for weekend’s matches
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer ACU volleyball ran its winning streak to three matches on Tuesday night, easily defeating Midwestern State in the home opener winning in three straight games in Moody Coliseum. Sophomore outside hitter Michelle Bernhardt led the team with 15 kills, while senior outside hitter Haylee Hartline had 11 of her own. Lindsey ... [Read More…]
Runners open season with ACU Classic
By Steve Holt, Staff Writer Jon Murray is due for a national title in cross country. Not runner-up like the last two seasons. First. Period. The veteran has coached many championship track and field teams, but the ultimate prize has eluded Murray in the fall sport, which officially begins Friday at 6 p.m. with the ACU Classic at Sherrod Park. ... [Read More…]
Ukranians headline Wildcat newcomers
By Steve Holt, Sports Writer The ACU women's cross country team has already experienced a scare this fall, before any women even put on a purple singlet. Freshman runner Olha Kryvyak of Lviv, Ukraine, collapsed on Aug. 28 after a run, and after being rushed to the emergency room was diagnosed with a severe case of heat stroke. Kryvyak was just ... [Read More…]
ACU: tipping scales in 2003
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Balance is a dynamic part in the game of tennis. As a player, one needs balance to control the game and stay in the point. As a team, the roster needs to be balanced in order to control match play and team victories. This team has balance. "We are very balanced up and down the roster," said Hutton Jones, head tennis ... [Read More…]
Wildcats want to conquer Fort Lewis: Pass-happy Sky Hawks visit Shotwell Stadium for first-ever meeting
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor After a nine-day break, the Wildcat football team is ready to play again. What's more- it's ready to play at home. "I'm ready to play this week, man," junior linebacker Shawn Taylor says eagerly. His right hand is covered in a blue cast, a visible reminder of strained ligaments he suffered in last week's game ... [Read More…]
ACU bounces back, evens up record: Wildcats win 3 of 4 matches in CSU-Pueblo Tournament
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The volleyball team evened its record to 4-4 by winning three out of four matches last weekend in a tournament in Pueblo, Colo. ACU split its Friday matches but finished off the tournament by defeating CSU-Pueblo in a stunning come-from-behind victory. Coach Brek Horn said the difference between the Colorado ... [Read More…]
Cats bulk up roster to prepare for D-II championship run: Three freshmen join experienced squad
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Not all is lost for the women's tennis team. After losing for the second straight year to BYU-Hawaii at the NCAA Division II women's tennis championships and after losing three All-American seniors from its roster, one would think loss would linger. Think again. The Wildcats revamped its roster adding three ... [Read More…]
Gaines: Let’s get tough on offense: Loss prompts coach to focus on intensity
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The football team will focus on offensive toughness in practice this week, head coach Gary Gaines said. His statement came on the heels of a 30-12 road loss to Central Arkansas Thursday, a loss in which the Wildcats' defense played well, but their offense couldn't find its groove. "We weren't physical enough up ... [Read More…]
ACU falls to HSU in JV opener: Game was debut for ACU’s new program
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The ACU junior varsity football team fell to crosstown opponent Hardin-Simmons in the opening game of the Wildcats' season, as well as the first showcase of ACU's newly implemented JV program. The Wildcats fell 26-3 to the Cowboys at the Hardin-Simmons field Monday. "I told my guys before the game that they were ... [Read More…]
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