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Kohl leads the Wildcats to third-consecutive victory

November 29, 2020 by Owen Simpson

Senior center Kolton Kohl led the Wildcats with 16 points and six rebound for a 70-58 victory over Omaha Saturday. The win concluded the Beach Bubble tournament, crowning the Wildcats champions for the event. "We just wanted to make a statement for our team," Kohl said. "This was a great opportunity and a great starting point for us." Head ... [Read More…]

Wildcats force 20 turnovers in 80-72 win against Austin Peay

November 27, 2020 by Owen Simpson

Head coach Joe Golding emphasized over the offseason that his team wouldn't rely on one primary scorer. That was the case Friday when four different Wildcats scored in double figures to improve to 2-0 on the season. "Different guys are going to step up on different nights," Golding said. "That's how this team is built, and our guys just have to ... [Read More…]

Miller posts career-high in blowout win versus Howard Payne

November 26, 2020 by Madi Miller

The ACU women’s basketball team opened up its season with a home game against Howard Payne. The Wildcats jumped on them early in the game, allowing only 15 points the first quarter compared to the Wildcats' 27. This season the Wildcats had to move all their facilities to Teague Center because of Moody renovations. That failed to deter their ... [Read More…]

Gayman shines in season-opener against East Tennessee State

November 25, 2020 by Owen Simpson

The Wildcats opened the 2020-21 basketball season with a convincing win over the former Southern conference Champions Wednesday in Estero, Florida. ACU (1-0) was just a 7-point favorite but cruised to a 70-47 blowout led by junior forward Clay Gayman. Shooting a perfect 5-5 from 3-point range, Gayman led all scorers with 17 points. "It ... [Read More…]

Season predictions: ACU basketball

November 24, 2020 by Owen Simpson, Tavian Miles, Jalen Garrett and Carrie Johnston

The ACU men's basketball opening game kickstarts college basketball across the country Wednesday against Eastern Tennessee State at 10:00 a.m. The Wildcats posted an impressive 20-11 record and finished second in the Southland conference standings. The preseason standings have the Wildcats finishing second again the conference. Season ... [Read More…]

Wildcats conclude season with loss at Virginia

November 22, 2020 by Owen Simpson

The Wildcats were nearly 40-point underdogs entering Saturday's season finale against Virginia (4-4). Along with the tough road test, junior quarterback Peyton Mansell saw limited reps due to an ongoing injury. "Peyton [Mansell] has been out all week with a medical situation, so we didn't get him back until Friday," head coach Adam Dorrel said. ... [Read More…]

Weekly predictions: ACU vs. Virginia

November 20, 2020 by Owen Simpson, Jalen Garrett, Tavian Miles and Carrie Johnston

Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. Virginia Season Records: T-1st. Owen 3-2 T-1st. Carrie 3-2 3rd. Tavian 2-2 4th. Jalen 2-3 Owen: It’s within reason to suggest that the Wildcats should have waited to play in the spring. They weren’t ready for the season this fall. Certainly, COVID-19 has played a role in a tumultuous season, but the ... [Read More…]

ACU football’s future remains uncertain after disappointing season

November 17, 2020 by Carrie Johnston

After a long season filled with obstacles and difficulties, the Wildcats' football season will reach its scheduled finish on Saturday against the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. When the department of athletics first announced that football would play this year, it gave the ACU community something to look forward to and bring them ... [Read More…]

Wildcats prepare for unusual upcoming season

November 16, 2020 by Owen Simpson

The COVID-19 pandemic, limited fan capacity and a new home court contribute to what will be the most unusual season in recent memory for the Wildcats. ACU finished the 2019-20 season with a 20-11 record and the No. 2 seed in the Southland conference Tournament, winning its last eight-out-of-nine matchups of the season. While losing their ... [Read More…]

Soccer eager for spring season

November 16, 2020 by Kaylee Kahn

With the Southland conference deciding to postpone fall conference games to the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, head coach Casey Wilson and the Wildcats soccer team will face major competition in the upcoming season. With the change, the Wildcats played only five games out of their normal 20 in the fall. The Wildcats are lined up to play ... [Read More…]