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Junior Mohand Ammed evades past a Texas Wesleyan University defender in their game earlier this season.

Men’s Basketball Beat Aggies in Double Overtime Thriller

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor December 18, 2024

USAO men’s basketball team (4-7, 3-5 SAC) took on the Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies (3-9, 1-8 SAC) (OPSU) and won their matchup in instant classic fashion. The Drovers performed well in the first...

Sophomore Caroliena Diaz passes the ball to sophomore Devynn Harris during their matchup against Wayland Baptist University earlier this season.

Drover Women’s Basketball Stun Aggies in 25-Point Victory

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor December 18, 2024

Monday, Dec. 16 was filled with excitement as the USAO women’s basketball team (7-5, 5-3 SAC) secured a win over the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies (1-11, 1-8 SAC) (OPSU). This was an exciting...

Ilse De Jong maneuvers the ball past a MACU defender during a matchup earlier this season.

De Jong Shines Bright in Sophomore Season

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor December 4, 2024

Sophomore Ilse De Jong exceeded expectations in her second season of soccer at USAO by winning the 2024-2025 Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Player of the Year award as well as the 2024-2025 SAC Offensive...

Sophomore forward Paula Casajus and Sophomore forward Daniela Salinas celebrate after scoring against SCU.

Women’s Soccer Advances to Semi-Finals of SAC Tournament

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor November 7, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, USAO women’s soccer (16-1-1, 8-1 SAC) secured a win in the opening round of the SAC tournament with a 3-1 victory over the Southwestern Christian University Eagles (SCU) (3-8-5, 2-6-1...

Athletic Director Mike Ross high fives the young girl who won musical chairs.

Drover Madness 2024 (Photo Essay)

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2024

USAO’s women’s and men’s basketball teams welcomed professors, faculty, students, friends, families, and the Chickasha community to Drover Madness, which helps introduce the rosters for both teams...

During a practice round at Winter Creek Golf and Country Club, Conner Cryer putts towards the hole.

USAO Men’s Golf Conclude Season with Top 25 NAIA Ranking

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2024

USAO’s men’s golf team competed in six tournaments for their fall season which saw a trip to Iowa and their classic Battle at Winter Creek. The team began with the U.C. Ferguson Classic at Lincoln...

Senior Yaiza Larrauri celebrates after a play against Oklahoma City University in 2023.

USAO Wins Close Battle Against Langston University

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2024

USAO’s volleyball team (11-13, 7-8 SAC) traveled to Langston University (3-21, 2-14 SAC) (LU) for their second matchup this season Tuesday, Oct. 22. The Drovers wrangled the Lions into submission in...

Hudson Woloss lines up a putt at Winter Creek Golf and Country Club.

Woloss Leads the Way for Women’s Golf

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2024

USAO’s women’s golf team had five tournaments slated for their fall season, including one venture to Florida and their annual Battle at Winter Creek. Starting their season in September, the team...

Stefan Savkovic fights against a Bethel competitor for the ball during a home game.

Savkovic Reflects on Drover Career Before MACU Game

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer September 27, 2024

USAO men’s soccer (3-3-2, 0-0 SAC) is preparing for a match against their conference rival, the #14 NAIA ranked Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Evangels (4-1-2, 0-0 SAC) Tuesday, Oct. 1. Both...

Junior outside hitter Laura Barrios Bardi prepares for a big hit against ECU.

Birney Digs Deep With 19 digs Against ECU

Colin Monterroso, Contributing Writer September 12, 2024

Amid a five-game losing streak, USAO (4-7, 0-2 SAC) went into their exhibition game against East Central University (ECU) (4-0, 0-0 GAC) Tuesday, Sept. 10, hoping to gain experience and deepen their roster....

Coach Robert Blakely will begin his first season as head coach for USAO's volleyball team in mid-August.

Blakley Brings New Dynamic to Volleyball Program

Gary Jackson, Managing Editor July 24, 2024

USAO’s volleyball team is preparing for its next season with new coach Robert Blakley at the helm. Blakley brings 23 years of coaching experience, with his most recent position as an assistant coach...

The Boston Celtics celebrate their record-breaking 18th win as a team.

Boston Celtics’ Path to Victory: A Recap of the NBA Playoffs

Dakotah Davidson, Contributing Writer June 20, 2024

The 2023-24 NBA season came to an end Monday, Jun. 17 as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in game 5 to win their record-breaking 18th Championship as a franchise. Boston was led...

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