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Late surge pushes ‘Cats past Privateers

February 28, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

BOX SCORE For the third time this week, the women's basketball prepared to play a Southland Conference opponent, and for the third time the Wildcats came out on top; this time with an 80-70 victory over the University of New Orleans Privateers. After the Privateers cut the lead to five on the first basket of the fourth quarter, it looked as ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats close out season with three-game home stand

February 26, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

After finishing the road portion of their schedule, the women's basketball returns home to Moody Coliseum this weekend to defend their perfect mark against the visiting New Orleans Privateers. Two years ago, the Wildcats took on the Privateers as part of ACU's first ever Southland Conference game. The result favored ACU heavily 88-44, as it ... [Read More…]

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Dimba strikes early, propels ‘Cats to impressive road win

February 26, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

BOX SCORE The women's basketball team moved one game closer to clinching the regular season Southland Conference championship when they took care of Houston Baptist 76-55 in their final road game of the season. The Wildcats burst out of the gates on an 15-0 run and never looked back, as HBU failed to score a single point until the 3:51 mark ... [Read More…]

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Men’s and Women’s double-header featured on ESPN3

February 24, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

The men's and women's basketball teams earned critical conference wins against Southeastern Louisiana, as the men took care of the Lions 91-80 while the women escaped with a 72-70 victory. The win gives the men an even 7-7 conference record, while the women remain atop the Southland Conference at 13-1. Video/Editing by: Jonathan Raitz Video ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats hit the road for final time this season

February 23, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

LIVE STATS | WATCH | LISTEN With just four games left in this year's regular season, the women's basketball team gears up for the road one final time in a rematch with Houston Baptist. The two teams met earlier this season in Moody Coliseum, when the Wildcats defeated the Huskies 77-60. At the time the win was ACU's 13th straight during a ... [Read More…]

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Women survive Lions upset bid, remain perfect at home

February 22, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

BOX SCORE Despite shooting just 30.2 percent from the field, the women's basketball team won its fourth straight game with a 72-70 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats entered the game as the top-ranked team in the conference while SELU came in ranked last in the Southland. Head coach Julie Goodenough said ... [Read More…]

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Women’s basketball picks up third straight win despite injured starter

February 19, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

BOX SCORE Despite a late run that cut their lead to three points with 5:33 to play, the Wildcats earned their third straight win with a 71-65 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The win came just three days after junior Lizzy Dimba sustained a season ending injury during Sunday's practice. Dimba led the team in rebounding, averaging ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats hit the road after week of rest

February 16, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO | LIVE AUDIO After a full week of rest, the women's basketball team swings back into action Wednesday night when they travel to Texas A&M Corpus Christi to take on the Islanders. Since having its 14-game win streak ended earlier this February, ACU has won its last two games including an emotional 67-55 victory over ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats honor Williamson family and earn 20th win

February 11, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

BOX SCORE The women's basketball team notched their first 20-win season since moving to Div. 1 with a 67-55 victory of Sam Houston State. The Wildcats move to 11-1 in conference and take back sole possession of first place in the Southland. ACU stands at 20-3 overall and 10-0 at conference. ACU came out aggressive, taking a 12-6 lead ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats set to honor Williamson family in Play4Kay game

February 9, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

LIVE STATS After getting back to their winning ways with an 88-72 victory over Southeastern Louisiana, the Wildcats head home Wednesday night for a rematch against Sam Houston State. "Playing Sam Houston for the second time will require really studying our first game to see what areas we need to improve and what did we do well," head coach ... [Read More…]

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