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‘Cats continue their hot streak

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The Wildcats continued their impressive play over the weekend by nearly sweeping No. 10 Texas A&M University-Kingsville in their own backyard. The 'Cats took 3-of-4 games from the Javelinas and improved their overall record to 18-11 (6-2 in the Lone Star Conference). Kingsville fell to 20-8 and 4-4 in the LSC. "Everything is starting to click ... [Read More…]

‘Cats beat No. 1 Delta St., No. 24 UIW

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The Wildcats have hit a hot streak in their season over the past two weeks. The team has defeated the likes of Bellarmine University, No. 1 in the country Delta State and LSC foe No. 24 Incarnate Word. The 'Cats are 6-3 in their last nine contests, which includes taking 2 of 3 from Bellarmine, splitting two games with Delta St. and taking 3 of 4 ... [Read More…]

Soccer, baseball teams give back

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The ACU soccer and baseball teams not only make a difference on the field, but also in the classrooms at Martinez and Taylor Elementary schools. Both teams have taken time out of their busy schedules to expand the minds of young children by reading, teaching math, making patterns with shapes and being mentors. The soccer team goes to Martinez ... [Read More…]

Offensive explosion propels team

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The Wildcats experienced their first winning weekend of the season in the annual ACU/Whitten Inn Classic this past week. The team went 2-1, the two wins against Lone Star Conference foes Eastern New Mexico University and Cameron University, and scored 31 runs over the three games. "Winning two out of three gives us confidence going into this ... [Read More…]

Late inning struggles prevent win

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The Wildcats were five outs away from lassoing up the Cowboys of New Mexico Highlands University over the weekend. However, NMHU scored three runs in the top of the eighth inning on Sunday to earn a split of the four-game home series. "You know what, sometimes you do a lot of good things and you still lose," said head coach Britt Bonneau. ACU ... [Read More…]

Herrera, Hahn baffle War Hawks in win

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McMurry University did not stand a chance against Wildcat starter Jordon Herrera and reliever Carter Hahn. The duo combined to punch out 16 War Hawks in a 10-2 blowout win on Sunday. Herrera and Hahn came only two strikeouts short of tying an ACU single-game record, 18 by the 1993 team against Texas A&M University-Kingsville. "I came out this ... [Read More…]

‘Cats remain at .500 after feline fight

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The Wildcats played .500 baseball this past weekend in a four-game non-conference series against East Central University. The series featured 30-plus MPH winds and a game that had 11 walks, five hit batters and five wild pitches. The 2-2 weekend brought the 'Cats overall record to 4-4, while ECU was pushed to 4-5 on the season. The squad has split ... [Read More…]

Video: Houston Church impacts Wildcat Baseball

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The Wildcat Baseball team may have played four other games the weekend of February first, but the one played Saturday morning had a different kind of impact. The kids of Impact Church in Houston got a special treat as the team pulled into a local baseball diamond for a pick up game with the church's youth group. Kids from elementary school to high ... [Read More…]

Houston Church impacts Wildcat Baseball

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The Wildcat Baseball team may have played four other games the weekend of February first, but the one played Saturday morning had a different kind of impact. The kids of Impact Church in Houston got a special treat as the team pulled into a local baseball diamond for a pick up game with the church's youth group. Kids from elementary school to high ... [Read More…]

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