Happy Valentine’s Day, #RooNation. Men’s & Women’s Tennis had a big weekend in Abilene, Softball came roaring back from a 9-run deficit at home, and Women’s Basketball kept their foot on the “gas-pedal” going into the final week of the regular season.
It was a big weekend for Austin College Athletics, but with the SCAC Swimming & Diving Championships starting today in The Colony, TX, we don’t want to waste any time recapping last weekend and updating you about some changes in competitions this weekend. It’s time for the AC Athletics Update!
Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving
The SCAC Conference Championship Meet for both Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving begins today. The best of the best in the SCAC square off in the pool beginning this evening at 6:00PM in The Colony, TX. Make sure you follow @ACRoosSwim_Dive and @ACSports for all breaking news and updates on how our Student-Athletes are doing.
- Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 (5729 Memorial Dr, The Colony, TX 75056)
- Neutral vs. SCAC Conference Championship Meet @ 6:00PM
- Thursday, February 15th, 2018 – Saturday, February 17th, 2018 (The Colony, TX)
- Neutral vs. SCAC Conference Championship Meet
- Prelims @ 10:00AM each day
- Finals @ 6:00PM each day
- Neutral vs. SCAC Conference Championship Meet
Baseball
With the threat of inclement weather “clouding” the opening weekend for Baseball, Austin College has shifted its schedule to play one game against Dallas Christian at home on Thursday, February 15th at 6:00pm.
Come on out to Baker Field and support your Kangaroos as they hit the diamond for the first time this season!
- Thursday, February 15th, 2018
- Home vs. Dallas Christian @ 6:00PM
Women’s Tennis
The Kangaroo Women’s Tennis Team went 2-1 in Abilene with a huge 8-1 victory over West-#11 Hardin-Simmons University. AC dropped a close 5-4 decision to McMurry the next afternoon, but comes back home with a record of 3-1 on the year, and an opportunity to play #34 Nationally Ranked East Texas Baptist and #17 Regionally Ranked Whitworth in their home opener this Saturday.
Come on out to the Elizabeth Russell Tennis Center this weekend and watch our Student-Athletes compete in some championship-level tennis.
- Saturday, February 17th, 2018
- Home vs. #34 East Texas Baptist University @ 9:00AM
- Home vs. West-#17 Whitworth University @ 3:00PM
Men’s Tennis
The Men’s Tennis Team also came back to Sherman, TX with 2 wins in Abilene. A 6-3 victory over McMurry University followed a closely contested 5-4 defeat to Hardin-Simmons University.
But Austin College’s home opener this weekend should be a great one as East Texas Baptist and West #19 Whitworth come to the Russell Tennis Center to take on the Kangaroos. Stay up to date with all the matches by following @ACRoosMWTennis.
- Saturday, February 17th, 2018
- Home vs. East Texas Baptist University @ 9:00AM
- Home vs. West-#19 Whitworth University @ 3:00PM
Softball
After a split with Howard Payne in their home opener, the Kangaroos had the second half of their double-header cancelled due to weather conditions after falling 10-8 to Hendrix in 5 innings.
The forecast this week calls for poor weather conditions and Austin College has elected to postpone their double-header with Texas A&M-Texarkana until further notice. The ‘Roos hit the road for the next few weeks until March 17th when they open SCAC play at home against University of Dallas.
- Saturday, February 17th, 2018
- Home vs. Texas A&M – Texarkana CANCELLED
Men’s Basketball
This weekend is your final opportunity this regular season to catch the AC ‘Roos Men’s Basketball Team in action on their home court. Come out to Hughey Gymnasium at 4:00PM on Saturday, February 17th for Senior Day and say thank you to all of our Graduating Seniors for everything they have done for our program.
- Saturday, February 17th, 2018
- Home vs. Centenary College @ 4:00PM
Women’s Basketball
Two big victories over SCAC opponents on the road have the Kangaroo Women’s Basketball Team surging towards the end of the regular season.
Austin College plays host to Centenary College this weekend for Senior Day on February 17th, 2018 @ 6:00PM. So make your way over to Hughey Gymnasium to see your ‘Roos in action one more time on campus before the post-season.
- Saturday, February 17th, 2018
- Home vs. Centenary College @ 6:00PM
Baseball kicks things off this weekend at they play host to Dallas Christian tomorrow at 6:00PM, followed by @ACRoosMWTennis when they compete against Nationally & Regionally Ranked opponents on Saturday.
Men’s & Women’s Basketball host Senior Night on Saturday at 4:00PM & 6:00PM, and all the while Swimming & Diving Competes in the SCAC Conference Championships at The Colony, TX.
Big weekend for The Austin College Kangaroos, so let’s remind you where you can get up-to-the-minute action on social media while you continue to focus on your academics…
@Roos_Hoops : Women’s Basketball
@ACRoosMWTennis : M & W Tennis
@ACRoosBsb : Baseball
@ACRoosSwim_Dive : Swimming & Diving
@ACSports : Austin College Athletics
And as always, when supporting the ‘Roos, home, away, and on social media…
Be Loud
Be Proud
Be Positive
GO ‘ROOS!