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Volleyball recruits five for 2016

December 1, 2015 by Max Preston

Five new recruits from Texas high schools are set to join the Wildcat volleyball team for the 2016 season, announced head volleyball coach Jason Bibler. The roster will consist of 16 members, including 11 letter winners. The 2016 training camp is set to be competitive, as every player has the chance of a starting spot. "We're really excited ... [Read More…]

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Volleyball makes huge leap in 2015

November 19, 2015 by Jonathan Raitz

From team accomplishments to individual achievements, it was a season of firsts for ACU volleyball. With a 9-7 conference record, the Wildcats not only posted their first winning conference record since moving to Div. I, but they also secured their first top-five conference finish since 2011. Second-year head coach Jason Bibler said this season ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats close out season with thrilling win

November 15, 2015 by Jonathan Raitz

BOX SCORE ACU volleyball closed out their season in style with 3-2 victory over Northwestern State to clinch fourth place in the final Southland Conference standings. Similar to how they started many matches, the Wildcats jumped out to an early advantage Saturday afternoon, with a 28-26 and 25-22 victory. With the 2-0 lead, ACU looked to be ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats upset by Colonels for second time this season

November 8, 2015 by Jonathan Raitz

BOX SCORE ACU volleyball ran into a somewhat of a hiccup on Saturday when they lost in straight sets to conference rival Nicholls State. Statistically the match was very similar as Nicholls State had 67 digs to ACU's 66, and converted just five more kills than the Wildcats at 43 to 38. At the service line the Colonels did create a plus-eight ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats clinch best conference record since 2011

November 8, 2015 by Jonathan Raitz

ACU volleyball clinched their first .500 or better conference season since 2011 with a 3-1 victory over McNeese State. McNeese State started the match strong taking eight of the first 11 points to lead ACU 8-3. After consecutive errors by McNeese State, the Wildcat offense found life, rattling off kills by freshman Lauren Walker and senior ... [Read More…]

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Volleyball poised to post best record since 2011

November 5, 2015 by Jonathan Raitz

LIVE STATS vs. McNeese | VIDEO vs. McNeese | LIVE STATS vs. Nicholls | VIDEO vs. Nicholls With just one more win, ACU volleyball can secure its first .500 or better conference record since 2011. After the Wildcats most recent win over Incarnate Word, 3-1, they currently sit in a tie for fourth in the latest Southland Conference standings with ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats shake road woes with win over UIW

November 2, 2015 by Jonathan Raitz

After an upset loss to Nicholls State abruptly ended a two-game winning streak, volleyball clinched their first road win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Incarnate Word. Early on in the fourth set UIW held an 8-4 lead and looked poised to force a game five but, the Wildcats took advantage of a five Cardinal's errors. Senior Jennie Loerch ... [Read More…]

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Volleyball gears up for season ending road-trip

October 31, 2015 by Jonathan Raitz

With five games left this season, the volleyball team is packing up for yet another road trip which will start with a rematch against Incarnate Word. The Wildcats (6-18, 6-5) took care of the Cardinals in four sets during their visit to Moody earlier this season. ACU used a season-high 11 service aces, four of which were converted by senior ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats upset in home finale against Nicholls

October 28, 2015 by Jonathan Raitz

The Wildcats saw their five-game home winning streak snapped on Monday night, as the Nicholls State Colonels secured their first conference win of the season, 3-1. ACU came out slow to begin the match as the Colonels jumped out to a lead as big as five points at 16-11. After a 4-0 run by the Wildcats, the lead was cut to one thanks to three ... [Read More…]

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Volleyball seniors look ahead at rest of season

October 26, 2015 by Jonathan Raitz

After a successful homestand, three seniors look toward a winning conference record for the team. They also reflect on the tough preseason schedule and how it benefitted them. Video/editing by: Jonathan Raitz ... [Read More…]

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