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Cross country youth shines as 2019 season gets underway

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The Wildcats' cross country season began at home this past Saturday, winning individual and team titles. The Wildcats faced stiff competition again this year at the Naimadu Classic, racing against Texas Tech, McMurry University, Western Texas University and Ranger College. The Red Raiders took the team win last year. The events starting the ... [Read More…]

Wildcats grab first home match victory against USW, 2-0

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The Wildcats opened up their first home game at Elmer Grey Stadium with a 2-0 win over the Lady Mustangs of Southwest University. The Wildcats are now 3-0 for the first time as a Div. I member. Junior forward Christina Arteaga scored a goal in each half. The first goal came just five minutes into the game. She took a pass from senior forward ... [Read More…]

Wildcats fall to UNT in season opener

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ACU ventured out to Denton Saturday night in a lost battle with North Texas, 51-31. The defending Conference USA champions totaled 575 yards on offense in their victory over the Wildcats. Senior quarterback Mason Fine, the nation's leading active passer, threw for 383 yards and four touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Rico Bussey hauled in 156 ... [Read More…]

Volleyball eager for start of new season

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Volleyball kicks off their first few games of the season in the Omaha invitational tournament. After losing a hand full of seniors that were key players last year, this years team is excited to see where this season will take them.  However, not all of the talent is gone. Junior outside hitter Katelyn Mueller and senior middle blocker Kennedy ... [Read More…]

New golf facility nearing completion

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ACU's golf program is in the process of building a new clubhouse and golf facility. The construction of the Byron Nelson Clubhouse started in April. The new golf facility and clubhouse allowed the program to focus more of their time on improving and gave them a permanent home at ACU. “This new facility brings out the passion in many of the ... [Read More…]

Weekly predictions: ACU vs. UNT

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Owen: ACU is coming off its first winning season in the Div. I era. At 6-5 in 2018, the Wildcats finished the season winning four out of its last five games to cap off the year. Junior quarterback Luke Anthony finished last year throwing for 23 touchdowns and will be joined with a strong level of upper class experience. The Wildcats offensive ... [Read More…]

Soccer makes comeback against UTEP to stay undefeated

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ACU hit the soccer fields again last Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. for their second match of the season against University of Texas at El Paso Miners. The Wildcats were able to pull off a 2-1 win in the last 20 minutes of the game. The Miners led the entire 69 minutes of the game with a 1-0 lead. Senior defender Kori Lewis was able to get one in ... [Read More…]

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