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The Student News Site of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

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The Student News Site of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

The Trend

Sam Replogle winds up for a pitch against MACU over the weekend.

MACU Steals First Conference Series Win

Matthew Yokum, Senior Writer March 5, 2024

USAO’s baseball team (11-7, 1-2 SAC) made the short trip to Mid-America Christian University (MACU) (11-6, 2-1 SAC) this week to face the Evangels in their first conference matchup of the season. After...

Junior Ben Bach dives into third base during a home series against McPherson earlier this season.

Drovers Triumph Over #7 Bellevue with Series Win

Matthew Yokum, Senior Writer February 19, 2024

Following their matchup last week in the Cajun Collision tournament in Sterlington, LA, USAO’s baseball team (7-4) came back to Bill Smith Ballpark looking to win the series against #7 ranked Bellevue...

Christopher Martinez rounds the bases on one of his two home runs in the home series against McPherson College.

USAO’s Bats are Red Hot with 33 Runs in Series

Gary Jackson, Sports Editor February 3, 2024

After winning the first game of their first home series, USAO’s baseball team (5-1, 0-0 SAC) played the remaining two games against the McPherson College Bulldogs (MC) (1-5, 0-0 KCAC) Friday, Feb. 2....

Ben Bach makes his way around the bases Thursday night against McPherson off a hit from Gunnar Hansen.

Drovers Run Away with Game One of Series

Matthew Yokum, Senior Writer February 2, 2024

After winning two out of their first three games on the road against Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU), USAO’s baseball team (3-1, 0-0 SAC) came home and were prepared to win their home opener against...

Gabriel Arroyo had his hands in the air, waiting for the next play in a game late last season.

Ninness Led in Hits in First Series Win of Season

Gary Jackson, Sports Editor January 28, 2024

USAO’s baseball team (2-1) opened its season against Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) (1-2) Friday, Jan. 26. The Drovers began with a double header Friday and finished the series the following...

Christopher Martinez, USAOs third baseman, reaches out to tag a WBU runner before he reaches third base.

Series Sweep Leads to Successful Senior Day

Preston Palm, Contributing Writer April 18, 2023

USAO baseball (27-15, 13-5 SAC) played at Bill Smith Ballpark for the final home series of the regular season over the weekend. The Drovers faced off against Wayland Baptist University (WBU) (24-17, 9-9...

Ben Lawson rounds the bases and points back at his dugout after a homerun against Bacone College.

Two-Game Series Ends with 58 Runs and 11 Homeruns

Preston Palm, Contributing Writer April 5, 2023

If you thought USAO baseball (21-13, 8-4 SAC) was dominant last weekend in their three-game series sweep, yesterday’s performance in a two-game series against Bacone College (1-22, 1-4 CAC) created a...

Reed Butz, USAOs pitcher, rockets a ball towards home plate while Peyton McDowall anticipates the next play.

USAO’s Pitchers Strikeout 30+ Batters

Preston Palm, Contributing Writer April 3, 2023

This past weekend USAO baseball (20-13, 8-4 SAC) looked to bounce back after suffering a frustrating loss against Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) last Tuesday. The Drovers found themselves...

Ryan Duncan, USAOs center fielder, makes a diving catch and manages to keep the ball in his glove while teammate, Nick Fleckenstein watches.

Bulldogs Breakaway at Bill Smith Ballpark

Preston Palm, Contributing Writer March 29, 2023

USAO’s baseball (17-13, 5-4 SAC) was back in action for one game on Tuesday afternoon at Bill Smith Ballpark as they faced off against NCAA Division II opponent Southwestern Oklahoma State University...

Pitcher, Boone Lasater attempts to pick-off the Bulldog on first base with a throw to Peyton McDowall.

Drovers Send Bulldogs to the Doghouse (Photo Essay)

Preston Palm, Contributing Writer February 27, 2023

This past weekend the #19 ranked USAO (10-6, 0-0 SAC) faced off in a three-game series against McPherson College (6-6, 0-0 KCAC). The Drovers came into this weekend with an 8-6 record going into their...

Reed Butz completes a pitch Sunday afternoon against #5 Bellvue University.

Baseball Bounces Back at Home Opener (Photo Essay)

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2023

USAO’s baseball program (8-5) hosted Friends University (4-6) and #5 Bellvue University (4-2) for a three-day series. After the Cajun Collision, #19 USAO were looking to get back on top. After three...

Second baseman and lead off hitter, Gage Gaunt finds his rhythm in the box in a game at the Bill Smith. Picture taken by Emily Loughridge.

On The Road Again With Drover Athletics!

Emily Loughridge, Contributing Writer March 3, 2022

Three of USAO’s athletic teams are on the schedule for March 3-9. The men’s track and field team will travel to South Dakota for the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championship. This three-day event...

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