Live Blog for game vs. East Central tonight

Check the blog tonight for updates and insight at Shotwell Stadium when ACU and ECU square off in a cat fight between the Wildcats and Tigers.

Remember that if you want to ask any of our radio broadcasters any questions or leave any comments for them, email acusports@gmail.com. Local listeners can hear the broadcast by Grant Boone and Chuck Statler on KYYW 1470 AM. Wildcat Insiders can see the game via live web streaming video and audio by visiting http://www.acusports.com.

One of our emailers, Don, wanted to remind fans of Marcus Johnson's (ECU quarterback) ties to Abilene and the sports world. Obviously, Marcus played for Abilene High School and led the Eagles to two playoff appearances. He went to the University of Oklahoma where he was listed as a wide receiver and transfered later to Tarleton and then ended up in Ada, Okla. as the starting QB for the Tigers.

Marcus is known for his scrambling ability as well as his arm, but speed runs in the family. His brother Jonathan, (my former high school basketball teammate :) ) ran at Texas Tech for former ACU Wildcat track coach Wes Kittley where he had a highly successful collegiate career. However, perhaps his biggest accomplishment was advancing to the finals in the 800-meter run at the Athens Olympics in 2004.

Thanks Don for the feedback.

The volleyball team dropped a pair of matches at the Pittsburg State Classic in Pittsburg, Kan. They lost to nationally-ranked Central Missouri in three sets and then fell to Missouri Southern in four. The Wildcats will try to rebound against nationally-ranked Pittsburg State and Newman today.

Since beginning 9-0 the Wildcats are 4-5 in their last nine matches.

The soccer team dropped a tough match to Dallas Baptist Thursday. ACU out-shot the Lady Patriots in the first half 9-1, but couldn't quite put the ball in the net and DBU dropped ACU to 4-4-2 on the season. The Wildcats will get a chance to rebound and win their first Lone Star Conference match Sunday against MIdwestern State at the ACU Soccer Field. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.

The women's tennis ITA Regional continues today at the Eager Tennis Pavilion (ACU), Hardin-Simmons and Rose Park - the Wildcats will be looking to send some individuals to the ITA nationals in Mobile, Ala. in two weeks.

The cross country team runs at the Jamboree Classic in Stillwater, Okla. this morning, we'll try to provide updates when we get closer to the football kickoff at 6 p.m.