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Sierra Selfridge rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Our Lady of the Lake University on Feb. 24, 2025.

Softball End Series Sweep Against LU with Two Mercy Rule Wins on Senior Day

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer April 20, 2025

On Friday, April 18, the number three ranked USAO softball team (39-7, 29-3 SAC) defeated Langston University (LU) (5-33, 4-26 SAC) in both of the final regular season home games. The Drovers swept...

Senior Malea McMurtrey celebrates after sliding into third base in a game against Northwestern College from Feb. 24, 2025.

Softball Ends Series Against TWU with Mercy Rule and Extra Inning Wins on Saturday

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer April 14, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, the number three ranked USAO softball team (33-7, 23-3 SAC) defeated the Texas Wesleyan University (TWU) Rams (18-14, 16-8 SAC) in both away games on the second day of the conference...

USAO's Shaylann Grace follows through her swing during a game vs Our Lady of the Lake University on March 18, 2025.

Softball Opens Home Series Against SCU with Two Wins on Thursday

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer April 6, 2025

On Thursday, April 3, the number three ranked USAO softball team (28-6, 18-2 SAC) defeated the Southwestern Christian University (SCU) Eagles (21-13, 12-10 SAC) in both games on day one of the four-game...

USAO's A.J. Meyer leads the way during the OBU Invitational in Shawnee over the weekend.

Drovers Achieve Personal Bests at OBU Invitational

Gary Jackson, Former Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2025

USAO men’s and women’s track and field took on the OBU Invitational at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Okla. This track meet saw action over Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, and saw...

Sierra Selfridge celebrates a big hit against Our Lady of the Lake University on March 18. 

During the first of two games on Saturday, Selfridge hit a grand slam to help the Drovers get the 8-2 win over Mid-America Christian University.

Softball Ends Series Sweep Against MACU with Two Wins on Saturday

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer March 30, 2025

On Saturday, March 29, the number three ranked USAO softball team (24-6, 14-2 SAC) defeated the Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Evangels (13-13, 9-7 SAC) twice on the second day of the conference...

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...

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