The Wildcats lost to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Wednesday in Odessa, 95Â-81. ACU could not overcome a bad shooting in the second half as the Falcons outscored ACU 53-39 in the second half to capture the victory. ACU shot 50 percent from the field in the first half, and the teams tied at the end of the first period, 42Â-42. ACU ... [Read More…]
ACU signs pair to ’04 roster: Juco all-America should be big scorer, says Pleasant
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Men's head basketball coach Klint Pleasant an-nounced Wednesday the signing of two junior college transfers who should play significantly in the 2004-05 season. The first, 6-foot-6, 220-pound forward Hakim Rasul, transfers to ACU from Midland College, where he earned all-American status after averaging 15 points ... [Read More…]
Cats finish at 12-15: Pleasant: 15 points could’ve altered year
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor If Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino could go back in time, he admits he would have taken his time rebuilding the Boston Celtics rather than try to make them an instant success. So, for ACU head coach Klint Pleasant, a 12-15 finish will do just fine-for now. "People come up to me on campus and ask why we ... [Read More…]
Pierson keeps ACU playoff hopes alive: 3-point play gives Cats much-needed win
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Senior forward Tucker Pierson's 3-point play with 30 seconds left against Midwestern State Saturday gave the men's basketball team a narrow 82-81 win-and a narrow shot at still making the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament. "That was one of the better feelings I've had in my career," said Pierson, who was ... [Read More…]
Wildcats to clash with Angelo St.
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor With the pressure of winning every game left on its schedule, the men's basketball team travels to Angelo State on Monday. The Rams are last place in the Lone Star Conference South with a 1-8 mark, while the Cats are just ahead of them at 2-6. "They're still playing with intensity and they have athletic players at ... [Read More…]
‘Impossible’ the wrong word for men’s basketball team: Hope still exists for Cats, who look for win at Midwestern State
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor A thin line exists between improbable and impossible, and the men's basketball team is toeing it. A fifth-place Lone Star Conference South standing (2-6) and a three-game losing streak haven't helped the Wildcats any, but technically speaking, nothing is set in stone just yet. "I don't know if I'd say impossible," ... [Read More…]
Wildcats’ playoff chances bleak after two road losses: Pleasant: We’re not quitting yet
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor A pair of Lone Star Conference South Division losses Thursday and Saturday hurt the men's basketball team's chances of making the top four playoff spots in the LSC South, but no one would be able to tell by watching the Wildcats practice. "Morale's been pretty good," head coach Klint Pleasant said. "We've had good ... [Read More…]
ACU begins four-game road trip: Cats fighting for final LSC playoff spot
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The men's basketball team embarked on a four-game road trip Thursday with hopes of winning enough Lone Star Conference South games to be eligible for the LSC Post-Season Tournament. To make the playoffs, ACU must be in the top four spots in the division. As of Thursday, the Wildcats were fifth place in the ... [Read More…]
Lee nearly saves ACU twice over: Guard wins TAMC game, nearly hits shot to sink TAMK
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor For a couple of days, Rodney Lee was the men's basketball team's biggest hero. The senior guard's off-balance three-pointer with three seconds left on the clock secured ACU's 68-65 win over Lone Star Confer-ence South opponent Texas A&M-Commerce last Thurs-day in Moody Coliseum. "He had a look in his eye before ... [Read More…]
Wildcats seek revival in Moody: After 3-game skid, team desperate for conference success
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The men's basketball team plays the second game of a crucial two-game homestand this weekend when it takes on Lone Star Conference South opponent Texas A&M-Kingsville. As of Thursday, the Javelinas were third in the LSC South with a 3-2 mark (12-8 overall) while the Wildcats were in fifth place with a 1-3 ... [Read More…]