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Wilson, soccer eager for fall schedule

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 When the Southland conference decided to postpone fall conference games to the spring, each school, like many others in the country, were given the opportunity to come up with a fall schedule with discretion from the university. Though what started out rocky for women’s soccer eventually worked out. “It was just a matter of weeding out the ... [Read More…]

Intramural leagues return during pandemic

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Intramural leagues are returning to campus despite concerns regarding the ongoing pandemic. Though these concerns are valid, the intramural staff has a plan to combat the virus. "The main approach we have at the current moment is in the competitions we offer, focusing on individual sports and team sports not involving physical contact," said ... [Read More…]

Student-athletes undergoing frequent testing

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Student-athletes will be required to undergo frequent COVID-19 testing throughout the year per the NCAA.  Before all sports teams could begin full-team workouts, all players and coaches have to be tested for coronavirus. Once all the athletes' test results return negative they are allowed to begin practicing.  “It was my first time being ... [Read More…]

Women’s basketball adapts offseason training during pandemic

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Although COVID-19 has altered the way sports are functioning, that hasn't stopped the Wildcat basketball team from preparing for a possible season this winter. "There have been lots of talks, rumors and projections about this season," head coach Julie Goodenough said. "As of right now, we are moving forward with our normal schedule. We actually ... [Read More…]

Army headlines revised fall schedule

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The Wildcat football team will travel to West Point, New York, Oct. 3 to face Army for the first time in program history. The game also will be just the team's second time against a military academy. The Wildcats lost to Air Force 37-21 in the 2016 season-opener. The Wildcats also added two additional games Friday against UTEP Sept. 19 and ... [Read More…]

Southland response postpones volleyball until spring

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Volleyball has been postponed with the intention of rescheduling conference games during the spring semester of 2021. The Southland Conference Board of Directors announced Aug. 13 that conference competition for football, volleyball, soccer and cross country will be canceled in the fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting the United ... [Read More…]

Jelen, cross country optimistic for 2020 season

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The fate of ACU's cross country team was left in limbo Aug. 13 after the Southland Conference made the decision to postpone fall sports. "The team is thankful for our administration allowing us to host meets and potentially even travel to a meet," Jarvis Jelen, head cross country coach, said. When the Southland Conference postponed fall ... [Read More…]

ACU pursuing independent fall schedule

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The Department of Athletics is actively pursuing an independent schedule following the Southland conference's decision to postpone all fall sports for the spring semester Thursday. With the announcement, ACU football has no games scheduled for its season. The season-opener against Texas A&M was canceled July 30 following the SEC's decision ... [Read More…]

Dorrel, players optimistic entering 2020 season

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Head coach Adam Dorrel is optimistic as the Wildcats begin preparation for the new season, finishing its 2019 bout just 5-7. "I'm just excited to be back talking football," Dorrel said Wednesday. "I'm very proud of our institutions, starting with our president and athletic director. I feel like they've been very forward-thinking throughout all ... [Read More…]

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