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Weekly predictions: McNeese vs. ACU

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WILDCATS-COWBOYS PREDICTIONS Owen: After the crushing loss to Central Arkansas last week, it will be interesting to see how this team bounces back. Last year against McNeese, the Wildcats lost, 24-21, with Luke Anthony throwing for over 300 yards and two touchdowns with 61 pass attempts. It was the most Anthony has thrown since 2017 against Sam ... [Read More…]

Texas Football is back: why UT still has a shot at getting into the College Football Playoffs

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Let’s be real, this is the best The University of Texas has looked since the days of having Colt McCoy. That dates back to the 2008-2009 season when ultimately they fell to Alabama in the BCS National Championship.  Since last summer, it seemed like fans were waiting for UT to take the field and to dominate their competition as Sam Ehlinger was ... [Read More…]

Wildcats aim for history against McNeese

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The Wildcats return to Abilene this weekend when they face McNeese at Wildcat Stadium. ACU will be looking to do something they've never done before against the Cowboys, win. Despite having played McNeese every year since 2014, the Wildcats have struggled to pull out the victory. McNeese currently leads the head-to-head series, 6-0, dating ... [Read More…]

Volleyball struggles on the road against Texas Tech

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The Wildcats traveled north to Lubbock losing to Texas Tech in straight sets on Monday. The Wildcats are on a two game losing streak and are currently 2-8 overall. The team played the Texas Tech Red Raiders, which are 7-4 on the season. In the first and second set, the Wildcats lost 19-25 and in the third set, they lost 14-25. It is obvious ... [Read More…]

Wildcats go 1-2 in Wildcat Classic

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The Wildcats hosted their first ever Div. I Wildcat Classic volleyball tournament this past weekend going 1-2 throughout the tournament. The first team that they were matched up against was Fullerton. Each set was close for the Wildcats, but they couldn’t grab the victory  losing the game in straight sets. The first set the Wildcats lost 22-25, ... [Read More…]

Last-second missed field goal propels Bears over ACU, 31-30

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A thriller in Conway, Arkansas concluded with a 31-30 victory for the Central Arkansas Bears (3-0) over ACU (1-2) Saturday night. Sophomore quarterback Breylin Smith led the way for the Bears, throwing for 367 yards and two touchdowns. Despite the win, UCA struggled offensively until in the fourth quarter when they scored 22 points. ACU Head ... [Read More…]

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