By Blake Penfield, Sports Writer The men's basketball team lost its exhibition game 69-56 to the Division 1 University of Texas-San Antonio in San Antonio Thursday despite the Wildcats' halftime lead. Though ACU started off strong, a 25-6 run by the Roadrunners in the second half proved to be too paralyzing a blow for the Wildcats. Guard Cortnie ... [Read More…]
Men’s season begins Thursday in San Antonio
By Blake Penfield, Sports Writer The wait is over. The ACU Wildcat men's basketball season is about to get underway with the first game against Texas-San Antonio on Thursday. Who are the new players? What differences will there be between this season and last season? These questions about the beginning of new seasons are even more relevant this ... [Read More…]
New recruits add talent: The ACU Wildcat men’s basketball team added ten to its roster
By Blake Penfield, Sports Writer Towering athletes running the floor, the squeaks of tennis shoes echoing throughout the coliseum and the pungent smell of three-hour workouts coming from the weight room can only mean one thing: the ACU Wildcats men's basketball season is approaching. And with a whopping ten new players, the team hopes to bring a ... [Read More…]
After disappointing year, women prepare for next season
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Having their season decided by a coin flip, the Wildcats are gearing up for next season in hopes for a better outcome. Head coach Shawna Lavender remains optimistic, but the team needs to rebound from a disappointing year and the loss of key senior players. Picked to win the Lone Star Conference South Division in ... [Read More…]
Coin toss decides future for Wildcats
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor The Wildcats' season came down to someone the team had not relied on all year - Sacagawea. The guide to Louis and Clark's historic expedition showed her face late Saturday night, deciding which team advanced to the Lone Star Conference Tournament against the north No. 1 seed, Southwestern Okahoma. Losing to Texas ... [Read More…]
Wildcats stay alive in LSC Postseason Tournament
By Jared Fields, Sports Writer Head coach Shawna Lavender has said all season that her team needs to play a full 40 minutes. Now at the end of the season when they need it the most, the Wildcats put together a full game Saturday in a 85-76 win against Eastern New Mexico to keep their postseason chances alive. "I think the girls understand how ... [Read More…]
Inconsistent play dooms Wildcats against West Texas A&M
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor In a reversal of roles for the women's basketball team, the Wildcats lost Tuesday 82-67 to West Texas A&M. The pattern of the game followed the Wildcats' game against Midwestern State on Saturday, except this time, the Wildcats lost. Against West Texas the Wildcats jumped out to an early 15-5 lead. After the quick ... [Read More…]
Women get key comeback win to stay in contention for the LSC Postseason Tournament
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor After losing to division leader Tarleton State 83-59 on Thursday, the Wildcats needed a win in Saturday's game against Midwestern State and they got one. The 62-52 victory kept the Wildcats just one-game behind Texas Woman's for the final spot in the LSC Tournament. Texas Woman's will visit Moody Coliseum on Feb. 25 ... [Read More…]
Wildcats suffer another overtime loss
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Ahead by two points with 13 seconds left and inbounding the ball, the last thing the Wildcats wanted was a turnover. But that's what happened. On the inbound, sophomore point guard Alex Guiton caught the ball on the run and while trying to stop, dragged her plant foot and was called for traveling. "I thought she ... [Read More…]
Wildcats struggle in 70-64 loss to Tarleton State
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor The Wildcats fought hard against LSC South Division leader Tarleton State on Tuesday, but the team could not overcome poor shooting. The Wildcats shot just 31 percent from the field and allowed 19 offensive rebounds by the TexAnns in the 70-64 loss in Moody Coliseum. The loss drops the team's record to 3-4 in the ... [Read More…]
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