President Phil Schubert has appointed Dr. Jennifer Shewmaker, executive director of the Adams Center for Teaching and Learning, to be the new chair of the steering committee for ACU's self-study as it moved into full NCAA Div. I status. The decision came after former executive vice president Dr. Allison Garrett accepted the presidential position ... [Read More…]
The Promise of Payouts: Windfall of cash comes with move to Div. I
Seconds remained in the Wildcats' season-opening football game against the Georgia State Panthers. The Wildcats led 37-35 in their first-ever matchup against the Div. I Panthers. Georgia State kicker Will Lutz trotted out to the field to attempt a 26-yard field goal. Lutz's kick went through the uprights, crushing ACU students and alumni ... [Read More…]
Financial stakes rise with move to Div. I
ACU head football coach Ken Collums was on his way back to Abilene in mid-December when several media outlets reported he would be the next head coach at the University of Central Arkansas. The job seemed like a perfect fit for Collums, who had lead UCA to a national title as a quarterback in the early 1990s. Instead, hours later, the ACU ... [Read More…]
ACU finishes its first season in Div. I
The ACU volleyball season ended last week as the Wildcats failed to win either game against Grand Canyon or Incarnate Word. The Wildcats had a great start against GCU winning the first set 25-18. GCU would dominate the next three sets to beat the Wildcats 3-1. The Achilles heel for the Wildcats has been bad finishes all seasons. That continued ... [Read More…]
‘Cats finish up magical Div. I season
The women's soccer team gladly accepted what would be a tough road, with new challenges and competitors in Div. I and made the word "efficiency" the theme for the season in the Southland Conference. Finishing overall 13-5-1 and fourth in the conference with 7-5-0 and 21 points, the team proved they could play with the best. The Wildcats ... [Read More…]
Athletics Dept. rebuilding for Div. I play
As the athletic department moves into new territory with Div. I athletics, the student body needs to be aware of some things that will be different in the coming years. The first and probably most obvious change is the new opponents ACU will be playing. ACU has already taken down Texas Tech in volleyball. The women's basketball team is taking on ... [Read More…]
No Tech support: ‘Cats make history
The Wildcats' volleyball team defeated Texas Tech 3-1 Tuesday night. It was their first time playing a Div. I opponent and they made history. The 'Cats jumped out to a quick 2-1 lead behind and all-around stellar play from the team, moving to a 3-2 record on the early season. The fourth set tests the Wildcats as the Red Raiders rally to tie the ... [Read More…]
Wildcats play well in first Div. 1 tournament
ACU's soccer team remains undefeated at 2-0-1 after their first weekend competing against University of Texas-Brownsville and University of Texas at El Paso. Sunday's matchup against the UTEP Miners was the Wildcats' first NCAA Div. I opponent for the 2013-2014 season. The game was a defensive battle in two extended time periods tying, ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 09.04.13
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Wildcats play well in first Div. 1 tournament
ACU's soccer team remains undefeated at 2-0-1 after their first weekend competing against University of Texas-Brownsville and University of Texas at El Paso. Sunday's matchup against the UTEP Miners was the Wildcats' first NCAA Div. I opponent for the 2013-2014 season. The game was a defensive battle in two extended time periods tying, ... [Read More…]
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