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Boone Lasater celebrates at home plate with his teammates in Tuesday's 24-1 win over Randle University

Drovers dominate against Randle University in 24-1 win

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2025

The USAO baseball team (16-8, 7-2 SAC) recorded its most dominant win of the 2025 season after they beat the Randall University Saints (RU) (1-15, 1-7 ACCA) 24-1 in their matchup Tuesday, March 11. The...

Junior Kyra Willet focuses as she prepares to compete in shotput at the Harding Invitational in Searcy, Ar.

Two Drovers set School Records in Discus Following Harding Invitational

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2025

USAO men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in their first outdoor meet of the season at the Harding Invitational Saturday, March 8. The teams traveled to Harding University in Searcy, Ark.,...

Senior Sierra Selfridge celebrates after getting on-base during game against Northwestern College on Feb. 24.

Softball Ends Series Sweep Against WBU with two Mercy-Rule Wins

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer March 8, 2025

On Friday, March 7, the number three ranked USAO softball team (11-3, 4-0 SAC) defeated the Wayland Baptist University (WBU) Pioneers (8-12, 2-6 SAC) twice on the second day of the conference opener in...

Junior Malea McMurtrey prepares to take off from first base during USAO's game against Midland University in the 2024 season

Softball Splits Doubleheader Against Two Top Five NAIA Opponents

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

On Sunday, Feb. 23, the number two NAIA-ranked USAO softball team (6-2, 0-0 SAC) split a doubleheader on the road against two other top five NAIA ranked opponents on day two of the NAIA Softball Invitational...

Sophomore Ryein Kennedy walks off the court during the Drovers game against Mid-America Christian University earlier this season.

What Does Identity Mean to Kennedy?

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor February 17, 2025

What does identity mean to you? For Ryein Kennedy, the answer is simple; to be known not only for his passion and drive in basketball but also for who he is. “I want to be known for different things....

Drovers Fall in Defeat to Golden Eagles

Drovers Fall in Defeat to Golden Eagles

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor February 10, 2025

Struggles on offense hurt the USAO men’s basketball team (9-15, 7-13 SAC) as they fell to the John Brown University Golden Eagles (JBU) (16-8, 14-6 SAC). JBU put themselves ahead with a plethora of...

Senior Alexia Corrales claps her hands together after beating the College of the Ozarks earlier this season.

Women’s Basketball Defeat JBU with Superior Defense

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor February 10, 2025

USAO women’s basketball (14-10, 12-8 SAC) played with confidence on both ends of the floor as they got the win over John Brown University (JBU) (12-12, 10-10 SAC).  With Saturday’s win, USAO now stands...

Senior Jaden Harrell goes for a layup against the College of the Ozarks.

Harrell Claims Two School Records in Triumphant Win

Preston Palm, Senior Writer February 8, 2025

Thursday night was one for the books as the USAO men’s basketball team (9-14, 7-12 SAC) got a much-needed win over the College of Ozarks (8-14, 6-13 SAC). USAO and the Ozarks came out firing early...

Junior Evangelia Davlakou prepares for a free throw shot against the College of the Ozarks.

Women’s Basketball Take Down the Ozarks

Preston Palm, Senior Writer February 8, 2025

USAO women’s basketball (13-10, 11-8 SAC) were back on the court Thursday, Feb. 6 as they faced College of the Ozarks (15-8, 13-6 SAC). The Drovers looked to even the playing field as they had lost to...

Junior first basemen Jadyn Goucher points to the air after a play against Oklahoma Panhandle State University in their matchup from the 2024 season.

Softball Starts Season with Two Victories

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer February 8, 2025

USAO softball (2-0, 0-0 SAC) opened the 2025 season with two consecutive victories on the road at the Southern Collegiate Sports NAIA Invitational in Mesquite, Texas, Friday, Feb. 7. According to the NAIA...

In a stunning move, the Dallas Mavericks traded star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Most Shocking Trade in Sports History?

Preston Palm, Senior Writer February 8, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 1st, the world was stunned to learn that global superstar and Mavericks forward Luka Doncic had been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for All-NBA power forward Anthony Davis,...

Ian Ortiz makes a play from second base against Nelson University (formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University) during their matchup in the 2023-2024 season.

Drovers Offense Dominates in First Series of the Season

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor January 27, 2025

After falling short in their opening game, USAO baseball (2-1, 0-0 SAC) got two wins in a row to finish on top in their first series of the season against Our Lady of the Lake University (1-2, 0-0 RRAC). Friday’s...

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