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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...

Freshman Kyli Reser prepares to throw in shotput at the Owen Hewitt Invitational earlier this season.

Drovers Take on the NAIA/JUCO Challenge

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2025

The Drovers traveled to Robert W. Plaster Center in Pittsburg, Kan. to compete in the NAIA/JUCO Challenge Saturday, Jan. 25. This event was hosted by Pittsburg State University and was USAO’s second...

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...

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