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ACU bounces back, evens up record: Wildcats win 3 of 4 matches in CSU-Pueblo Tournament

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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

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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

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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

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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…]

ACU heads to Colo.: Cats hope to rebound from rough start

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The ACU bus left Wednesday afternoon as the Wildcat volleyball team took its 1-3 record to Pueblo, Colo., to compete in its second tournament in as many weeks. The team will attempt to rebound from its disappointing outcome in Kansas City, Mo., last weekend. "We had a frustrating weekend with close matches, especially ... [Read More…]

Cross country teams use intense training to prep for season

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By Steve Holt, Staff Writer For freshman cross country runner Seth Patterson, coming to ACU meant he would need to up the ante in his training this past summer. So the Portland, Ore., native increased his weekly mileage from 50 during his time at Sunset High School to 70 miles per week by the end of the summer. He had no idea that he would need ... [Read More…]

Wildcats fall in opener

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The battle of nationally-ranked teams ended in an ACU loss Thursday, as Central Arkansas continued its dominance over the Wildcats with a 30-12 victory in Conway, Ark. Penalties and turnovers were ACU's downfall; the Cats had three turnovers and seven penalties. The Wildcats played well defensively but didn't get ... [Read More…]

Wildcats go 1-3 in Missouri

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer After winning its first match of the year, the Wildcats lost three consecutive matches last weekend in the season-opening Rockhurst Invitational in Kansas City, Mo. ACU kicked off the season with a win over Wayne State on Friday. The Wildcats won the match, which lasted over an hour and a half, winning three of five ... [Read More…]

Ranked and loaded: Top 25 Wildcats bring speed, experience to table in 2003

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor After the ACU football team's 2002 campaign, it didn't look like the Wildcats could come back with any more surprises. After all, they went from conference cellar dweller the year before to a team that finished 6-4 overall and 5-1 in the Lone Star Conference South-tying Texas A&M-Kingsville for a share of the LSC ... [Read More…]

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