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Athletics starts GoFundMe account for student’s mom

February 9, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

The Department of Athletics has partnered with the women's basketball team to start a GoFundMe account for the mother of freshman guard Sara Williamson, Sue Williamson. Williamson's mother was diagnosed with cancer in early November of last year, just a month before the women's basketball team began its historic 14-game win streak. Athletics ... [Read More…]

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Lizzy Dimba’s career-high fuels bounce back win

February 7, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

BOX SCORE The women's basketball team improved to 3-0 in games after a loss with an 88-72 victory of Southeastern Louisiana. The win came just two days after the Wildcats lost for the first time since Dec. 2 when they fell to Texas Tech on the road. "This was a really good win after losing our last game," junior forward Lizzy Dimba said. ... [Read More…]

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Cardinals halt Wildcats historic streak

February 5, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

BOX SCORE After 14 straight victories, the women's basketball team came up just short of number 15 when they fell 63-54 to Lamar on Thursday. The Wildcats were unable to overcome a season-high 25 turnovers, as Lamar outscored ACU 14-9 in points off turnovers. Lamar was also able to hold the Wildcats to just 26.2 percent from the field and ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats back on the road after brief homestand

February 2, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

LIVE STATS VS. LAMAR | LIVE VIDEO VS. LAMAR The last time the women's basketball team was on the losing end of a match up was two months ago. Since losing to Texas Tech on Dec. 2, the team has reeled off 14 straight wins by an average margin of 15.6 points per game. During the streak, the Wildcats have also seen junior Alexis Mason emerge as ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats strike early and often, earn 14th straight victory

January 31, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

BOX SCORE The women's basketball team rounded out the first half of Southland Conference play with 90-62 rout of Lamar on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats used scoring runs of 19-0 just a few minutes into the first quarter, and 20-7 late in the third to secure their 14th straight win. In the second and fourth quarters, each team only ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats net 14th straight win in blowout

January 31, 2016 by Daniel Zepeda

The women's basketball team pushed its winning streak to 14-straight games with a 90-62 win over conference opponent Lamar. The Wildcats are now 9-0 in the Southland and are 18-2 overall, with their last loss coming against Texas Tech on Dec. 2. Video/Editing: Daniel Zepeda ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats prepare for home-and-home series against Lamar

January 29, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

The women's basketball team has another quick turnaround when they take on Lamar in Moody on Saturday afternoon. "We're kind of used to it. This is how all season's been," said junior forward Suzzy Dimba. "We just play one night, maybe have a couple days to rest and play again. So we just have to get to the scouting report and learn about Lamar ... [Read More…]

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Bench fuels ‘Cats to 13th straight victory

January 29, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

The women's basketball team won their 13th straight game behind 22 bench points. The Wildcats are first in the Southland at 17-2 overall and 8-0 in conference play. ... [Read More…]

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Three-Point Specialist: Mason knots three straight conference awards

January 29, 2016 by Daniel Zepeda

Most athletes never win three over their entire career. Much less in a year, and especially not in the same month. But that's exactly what has ben accomplished by Alexis Mason. The sharpshooting junior has won three consecutive Southland Conference Player of the Week Awards. It's a feat that has not been accomplished since 2012, when Central ... [Read More…]

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Letter to the editor: Men’s and Women’s Basketball, the jewel of ACU athletics?

January 28, 2016 by Optimist Reader

As a proud alumnus of our dear Christian college, I'd like to reminisce about the good 'ole days in Moody Coliseum. I'd like to hearken back to a time when the ACU basketball programs put on a show and the stands were packed with cheering fans. The only problem is five years ago our basketball teams couldn't beat a drum with a metronome. But ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor, Opinion, Sports Tagged With: Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

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