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Soccer takes on nationally ranked Tech

September 16, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

The women's soccer team took on its first ever nationally ranked opponent Sunday night, as the Wildcats faced the seventh ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock. The outcome was less to be desired, as ACU dropped the match 2-0 and fell to 3-5 on the year. "Honestly, playing a nationally ranked Div. I team was really fun," senior Katie Stivers ... [Read More…]

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Wildcat soccer travels to San Antonio

September 11, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

The women's soccer team looks to change its offensive woes and end its two-game losing streak on Friday in San Antonio. The Wildcats will take on non-conference opponent University of Texas-Pan American at 6 p.m. in hopes of getting back onto the winning track. After falling to University of North Texas' Mean Green, 1-3, and following up with ... [Read More…]

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Four seniors lead soccer team into 2014 season

September 9, 2014 by Collin Thompson

After starting out as freshmen in 2011, seniors Madison Brown, Taylor Brown, Sarah Schoch and Katie Stivers are the only members of the soccer team to have played every year of their college career at ACU. With a combined record of 41-17-3 over that time and only one losing season, along with the change to the Southland Conference, these girls have ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats can’t overcome Horned Frogs

September 9, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

Two goals in the second half sank the Wildcats chances Sunday night, as the women's soccer team fell to Texas Christian University 3-0 in Fort Worth. "Things just didn't go as we planned," sophomore Natalie Thornberry said. "TCU was just a very athletic and fit team. They were all strong and persistent in their play and didn't step down their ... [Read More…]

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Soccer earns pair of wins over the weekend

September 2, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

The women's soccer team moved to 2-2 after the weekend, with wins over Texas Wesleyan and Wayland Baptist. The Wildcats earned their first win of the season with a 3-0 decisive victory over Wayland Baptist, and then defeated Texas Wesleyan 2-1 in overtime. "It felt great to get that first win," said Madison Brown, senior midfielder. "We've had a ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats to play home game at Hardin-Simmons

August 28, 2014 by Victoria Rodriguez

The women's soccer team will play another tough opponent at 5 p.m. Friday against Wayland Baptist University. The Wildcats will face the Pioneers on foreign soil at Hardin-Simmons, but will still be considered the home team. "We've been working, identifying our weaknesses and fine-tuning our strengths," said Madison Brown, senior midfielder. ... [Read More…]

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Soccer balances new and old talent as season begins

August 24, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

The women's soccer team will look to rely on a balance of youth and experience for their upcoming season. With a strong core of experienced seniors, along with many fresh faces, the team will hope to find the best combination to match the level of success they found last year. "We're really excited to be able to step into those leadership roles ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats’ first loss is a lesson

August 23, 2014 by Victoria Rodriguez

The Wildcats' soccer team could not secure a win in its first game of the season, as it fell to the University of Tulsa, 1-0, in Oklahoma. ACU could not hold off a barrage of shots on goal and a relentless offensive attack by the Golden Hurricane. Sophomore goalkeeper Sydney Newton recorded a career high of eight saves during the game, beating ... [Read More…]

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Students build ACU men’s club soccer team

April 1, 2014 by Dystanie Douglas

ACU's once abandoned men's club soccer team is now back on the field and more ready than ever. The men's club soccer team is a part of Texas Collegiate Soccer League (TCSL) once again. The team started in 2011, and then left TCSL and moved to a local Abilene league. This year the team is moving back to TCSL and playing more worthy ... [Read More…]

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Soccer and volleyball welcome new recruits

February 25, 2014 by Brittney Johnson

The soccer and volleyball teams have recently welcomed new recruits for their 2014 season. The recruits embody ACU athletics commitment of holding athletes just as accountable in the classroom as they do on the field. On Feb. 13, soccer head coach Casey Wilson announced that eight new, talented Wildcats will join the team next season. "The ... [Read More…]

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