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USAO players displayed their skills in front of a crowd full of fans in the Drover Fieldhouse during Drover Madness.

Drover Madness 2025 (Photo Essay)

Laura Barrios Bardi and Matthew Yokum October 30, 2025

Thursday Oct. 23, USAO basketball held Drover Madness, the annual preseason showcase of both men's and women's basketball programs for the 2025-2026 season. Drover Madness is an opportunity for both...

Dagbjort Gudmundsdottir dribbles past a defender in a 2-1 win against the OCU Stars.

Drovers Send Home Stars with a Loss and a Tie

Zeke DeMoss, Contributing Writer October 10, 2025

Following the Oct. 4 tie to Mid-America Christian University (MACU), the #21 ranked USAO women’s soccer team looked to defend at home and come out with another win in conference against the Oklahoma...

Students enjoying the time playing sand volleyball in Lawson Court.

USAO’s Intramural Sports Makes It’s Return

Chayce “LeShawn” Papp, Contributing Writer September 17, 2025

Starting the second Wednesday of each month, students, faculty, and staff will have the chance to participate in six different intramural sports. Teams will compete against each other in friendly exhibitions...

Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams scored an explosive 40 point win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Can the Thunder go on to win game six?

One Win Away – Can OKC Close Out Game Six?

Matthew Yokum, Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2025

In basketball, there is nothing that validates your place in history like winning an NBA championship. As a fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder, it’s an exciting time, as the team is now one win away from...

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...

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