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Wildcat women extend win streak to three

February 1, 2011 by Austin Gwin

It has been a tale of two seasons for the Wildcat women's basketball team this year. The first was the non-conference schedule where ACU went 3-9. Heading into Lone Star Conference play, it looked like the Wildcats were going to have a rebuilding season with only two upperclassmen on the roster. Six games later, the 'Cats are 4-2 in the conference ... [Read More…]

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Basketball splits games against Incarnate Word

January 28, 2011 by Ryan Cantrell

The ACU basketball team's traveled to San Antonio Wednesday to take on Incarnate Word. The men's team dropped a close game 56-52, while the women's team defeated the Cardinals 72-58. The men's team played well against the 13th ranked Cardinals, as they took a 25-24 lead into halftime. ACU would start the second half on a small 6-1 run to expand ... [Read More…]

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ACU skid hits four after loss

January 26, 2011 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats could not overcome an 11-point first half deficit as the Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas got the better of ACU 66-55. "We came out Saturday and I felt that we had good preparation for the game," Head Coach Jason Copeland said. "We are just struggling to get the ball in the basket right now. We have made some changes and we are just ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats drop third straight in conference

January 21, 2011 by Ryan Cantrell

A poor offensive first half doomed the Wildcats against West Texas A&M. ACU only scored 12 points in the first half, resulting in an 71-54 fall to the Buffaloes. ACU hit three field goals on 17 attempts in the first half as they struggled to score points. The Wildcats would trail 30­-12 at halftime. "I thought we defended really well in the ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats edge Crusaders 72-68

December 1, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats edged Dallas Christian 72­-68 at home last Monday night. ACU improved to 2-1 on the early season. "I didn't think we played very well. I felt that we had some guys that were ready to go home for thanksgiving, but anytime you get a win it's a good thing," Coach Jason Copeland said. "Hopefully it is a wake-­up call for us, because we ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats drop home opener

November 19, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats dropped their home opener 105-91 against Texas-Permian Basin, unable to overcome 35 turnovers. The loss drops the Wildcats to 0-3 on the season as the Falcons improved to 3-0. ACU will be back on the court next Tuesday in San Antonio when it takes on St. Mary's University in a non-conference game. "When you look at the stat sheet, we ... [Read More…]

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Last second turnover propels Wildcats

November 17, 2010 by Special Contributor

The ACU men's basketball team began their regular season in exciting fashion last Friday night. The Wildcats played the University of Texas-Permian Basin at Moody Coliseum, pulling off a one-point 80-79 win, and giving the home crowd a game they will not soon forget. The game was close from the beginning, and the Wildcats trailed by ten, at most, ... [Read More…]

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Women’s basketball excited for upcoming season

November 12, 2010 by Bryson Shake

The ACU women's basketball team is getting excited for what looms on the horizon for this upcoming season. The Wildcats boast a young roster full of underclassmen who are eager to dip their feet in the pool of college basketball. Head coach Shawna Lavender said she is excited about the beginning of a new season in which several players will have ... [Read More…]

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ACU Men’s team set to tip off season against UTPB

November 12, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

Volleyball, football, and soccer are nearing the end of their seasons, but the ACU men's basketball team is eager and ready to replace them. The Lone Star Conference league office voted the ACU team to finish last in the South Division this season, but head coach Jason Copeland doesn't expect that to be the case. "This is a team that is ready to ... [Read More…]

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Attendance lags at ACU home games

April 15, 2010 by Austin Gwin

Women's basketball head coach Shawna Lavender walks through the doors into Moody Coliseum before the biggest game of the year. Her team faces nationally ranked West Texas A&M. She looks up into the stands and expects a good crowd. What she sees is a disappointment. Only 1,400 people are in Moody to witness not just the biggest game of the ... [Read More…]

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