By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The softball team tuned up for this weekend's four game home series with Lone Star Conference South Division rival Texas A&M-Kingsville with a doubleheader split against Southern Colorado on Wednesday. ACU (17-19 overall, 1-3 LSC South) fell to USC 10-4 in the first game but came back to top the Thunderwolves 11-8 ... [Read More…]
Ten qualify for nationals at Oliver Jackson: Van Wyk only automatic qualifier for Wildcats
By Steve Holt, Copy Editor Christie Van Wyk won the men's 100-meter dash by such a big margin at the Oliver Jackson Open Saturday, one might have wondered if he had accidentally entered the high school girls' division. The sophomore star won the event in 10.22 seconds, more than half a second faster than the runner-up and good for an automatic bid ... [Read More…]
Cats top Buffs in series: Wildcats move up four spots in D-II baseball poll
By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer Once again, two of three wasn't good enough for the Wildcat baseball team. The Wildcats, 22-9 overall and 9-5 in Lone Star Conference South Division play, opened last weekend's home series against West Texas A&M with a 10-4 victory, but then lost a 7-4 lead in the ninth inning of the second game. The loss dropped ... [Read More…]
Variety of sports overlap in spring: Kittley: Intramural jam the result of last fall’s weather
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor As the spring semester comes closer to an end, the Intramural Office has kept itself busy with a variety of athletic events taking place at the same time. Currently, volleyball, soccer, baseball-and last weekend 3-2 softball-have gone on simultaneously, with some game times interfering with others. Accoring to ... [Read More…]
Cats to kick off outdoor season: ACU welcomes four teams to Oliver Jackson
By Steve Holt, Copy Editor The 48-time national champion men's track and field team, along with the equally decorated women's team, will compete in the first of two home meets Saturday at Elmer Gray Stadium. The Oliver Jackson University Open, named after the legendary Wildcat track and field coach from 1948-63, will begin at 1 p.m. and will ... [Read More…]
ACU plays three at WTAM: Baseball team faces struggling Buffaloes
By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer The timing couldn't have been better for the Wildcat baseball team in Tuesday's home doubleheader against Dallas Baptist. The series sweep of the Patriots ended a two-game losing streak for the Wildcats, now ranked 19th in the nation, and pushed their overall record to 20-8 heading into a three-game series against ... [Read More…]
Cats knock off four opponents: Women’s team carries 12-1 record
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The Lady Wildcats extended their recent string of successes by winning four matches in three days over spring break. The ACU women disposed of Stephen F. Austin (9-0) and Sam Houston St. (7-2) on March 7. The victories continued to come as they won over St. Edwards and Incarnate Word (9-0) on March 8 and 9. The ... [Read More…]
Back above .500, Wildcats start division play: ACU plays four at Tarleton State
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor With a sweep over New Mexico Highlands Tuesday, the softball team moved back over .500 just in time to kick off Lone Star Conference South Division play at Tarleton State this weekend. ACU knocked off Highlands at Wells Field 4-0 in the first game and 3-0 in the nightcap to increase its record to 16-15. Freshman ... [Read More…]
Cats win 48th title: Men’s team first, women second in indoor champ meet
By Steve Holt, Copy Editor ACU won its 48th national title Saturday, edging out Western State (Colo.) 58-54 at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Champion-ships. The women's team placed second to St. August-ine's. All but two of the 11 Wildcat men's athletes or relays scored team points in the battle, but no points were more important ... [Read More…]
ACU slumping after road trip: Baseball team has dropped three of last four games
By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer The ACU baseball team is preparing for a Lone Star Conference South Division matchup this weekend as the Buffaloes of West Texas A&M head to Abilene to take on the Wildcats in a three-game series starting Friday at Crutcher Scott Field. The Wild-cats, 18-8 overall and 7-4 in LSC South play, have dropped three of ... [Read More…]
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