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ACU posts program-high 32 turnovers in loss against Portland

March 19, 2021 by Carrie Johnston

ACU struggled with scoring and turnovers on Friday as the Wildcats fell to the Portland Pilots, 67-42. In the first part of the first quarter, the Wildcats and the Pilots were exchanging points and were tied, 7-7. Then, Portland finished the quarter on a 14-0 run sparked by their full-court pressure and ACU's turnovers. After taking a ... [Read More…]

Wildcat Stadium watch party to offer food, prizes and t-shirts

March 17, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The university is hosting a watch party at Wildcat Stadium for the men's basketball NCAA Tournament matchup against the Texas Longhorns Saturday night. The gates are expected to open at 7:30 p.m. for anyone wanting to attend, and tip-off is scheduled at 8:50 p.m. Games, prizes and food will be provided. "There will be some social media giveaways ... [Read More…]

Wildcats claim Southland Conference Tournament Championship

March 14, 2021 by Owen Simpson and Tavian Miles

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Wildcats dominate Nicholls in Southland Conference Championship, 79-45

March 14, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The Wildcats clinched their second-consecutive Southland Conference Tournament title with a 79-45 blowout win against Nicholls to clinch an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament. "I'm really proud of our guys," said head coach Joe Golding. "I think we came down here for 80 minutes and guarded well. This group has been special from the start, and ... [Read More…]

Wildcats claw past the Cardinals in the conference semifinal

March 13, 2021 by Owen Simpson

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Kohl, Wildcats advance to conference championship with win over Lamar

March 13, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The Wildcats advanced to the Southland Conference Tournament Championship Friday night after a 93-71 win against the Lamar Cardinals. ACU (22-4, 13-2 SLC) led throughout the entirety of the game and saw the return of senior guard Coryon Mason and junior forward Clay Gayman who missed previous games due to injury. "I think a big key for us ... [Read More…]

Soccer splits home conference double-header

March 12, 2021 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats held Lamar and McNeese for their first home double-header of the spring season. ACU played Lamar Friday night, where they fell to the Cardinals, 2-1. Senior forward Christina Arteaga scored a goal for the Wildcats in minute 39 to bring ACU up 1-0, but soon fell after Lamar made two goals to take the lead. "I think if you ask ... [Read More…]

ACU falls to Nicholls in Katy despite Morgan’s career-high

March 11, 2021 by Carrie Johnston

The Wildcats fell in a hard-fought loss to Nicholls, 67-57, in the second round of the Southland Conference Tournament Thursday. The Wildcats and the Colonels went back-and-forth throughout the first half, similar to the Wildcats' most recent matchup against Incarnate Word. Both teams shot relatively consistently from the field and kept their ... [Read More…]

McLeod ties career-high as ACU downs UIW

March 10, 2021 by Carrie Johnston

The Wildcats secured their first win at the Southland Conference Tournament on Wednesday against the University of Incarnate Word, 81-70. The game stayed tight throughout the first three quarters, with neither ACU nor the Cardinals pulling ahead by a large margin. At the end of the third quarter, senior guard Anna McLeod hit a much needed ... [Read More…]

Women’s tennis come together in key home stand

March 9, 2021 by Connor Mullins

The Wildcats finished the week with a 2-1 record in their first stretch of home matches of March. The Wildcats kicked off their weekend with a sixth victory in a row over SFA in a four to three win. Junior Sylvia Viljoen extended her winning streak to five matches at the number two lines in singles and doubles. "Friday was super windy and ... [Read More…]