By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The Wildcats head into Saturday's Homecoming game against conference rival Angelo State with an undefeated division record on the line, as well as a possible three-game win streak for the first time in three years. They'll also be playing in front of thousands of students and alumni who expect an ACU victory. But ... [Read More…]
Football team looking impressive across board
By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer Eben Nelson is the "man." If you happen to walk by him, be sure to exchange a high-five or two. A handshake would be appropriate as well. But be careful: He might accidentally call you sir. Nelson is the football team's placekicker from Stephenville and this week's Lone Star Conference South Division Special ... [Read More…]
Wildcats shatter expectations at Aggie Invitational
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor The women's cross country team placed seventh out of 21 teams at the Texas A&M Invitational Cross Country Meet in College Station Saturday. Texas A&M placed first in the team competition, which was made up of primarily Division I teams, and ACU finished just ahead of Baylor Univer-sity with 170 points. Senior Justine ... [Read More…]
Cats ready to overcome last place ranking: Practice now underway for Pleasant & Co.
By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer While most students were still asleep in their beds, the ACU men's basketball team took the first steps toward erasing the nightmares of a season ago and beginning a new era in Wildcat basketball with Tuesday's 6 a.m. practice in Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats closed out the 2001-02 season 7-19 overall, including ... [Read More…]
Men’s team wraps up road schedule at UTA
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The men's tennis squad hit the road one final time this past weekend for the Texas-Arlington Invitational and the Collin County College tournament in Plano. The Invitational featured four teams that are all ranked in the top 70 in the nation, including UTA, Wichita State and Lamar University. "UTA and other Division I ... [Read More…]
Cats make it two in a row, 22-20: Nelson comes through in clutch once again
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Back-to-back game-winning field goals by Eben Nelson on Saturday translated into back-to-back ACU wins for the first time since the 1999 season. The Wildcats' 22-20 victory over Central Oklahoma in Shotwell Stadium came a week after a 20-19 win at Eastern New Mexico. Nelson, the sophomore crunch-time kicker from ... [Read More…]
ACU runners make debuts at invitational: Women’s team takes on A&M, others in Saturday’s meet
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor The ACU women's cross country team will travel to College Station Friday to participate in the Texas A&M Invitational, which will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. ACU was ranked No. 2 in the most recent Lone Star Conference South Central region poll. The Wildcat women will be making their debut at the meet, which will ... [Read More…]
Cats to keep playoff hopes alive on road: Team coming off win over Midwestern State
By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer With hopes of a postseason appearance in the Lone Star Conference Tournament at stake, the ACU volleyball team rallied from a 24-17 deficit in the fourth game of Tuesday's match at Midwestern State to steal a 3-2 win over the Lady Indians. ACU heads on the road this weekend, taking on St. Mary's Friday at 7 p.m. ... [Read More…]
Football team returns home for Bronchos: Wildcats face UCO after month away from Shotwell
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor For the first time since its season opener, the 1-3 Wildcat football team returns home Saturday to face Lone Star Conference North opponent Central Oklahoma. When the Cats last played at Shotwell Stadium on Sept. 7, they fell 31-17 to Central Arkansas. Coming off a 20-19 road victory over conference rival Eastern ... [Read More…]
Women’s team starts practicing Tuesday: Cats bring back four starters from year before
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor In preparation for the season which begins Nov. 8, the women's basketball team will have its first official practice on Tuesday. The Wildcats finished out the 2001-02 campaign at 11-15 overall and 6-8 in the Lone Star Conference South Divi-sion, a mark that head Coach Wayne Williams said he wants to improve ... [Read More…]
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