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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...

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,...

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...

Athletic Director Mike Ross high fives the young girl who won musical chairs.

Drover Madness 2024 (Photo Essay)

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2024

USAO’s women’s and men’s basketball teams welcomed professors, faculty, students, friends, families, and the Chickasha community to Drover Madness, which helps introduce the rosters for both teams...

In one of the last home games of the season, Trinitee Alexander throws her arms up on defense.

Post-Season Run Hits Abrupt End in South Dakota

Gary Jackson, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

USAO’s women’s basketball team (19-11, 15-7 SAC) was selected to the NAIA National Championship Tournament where the team was the 13th seed. The Drovers competed against the 4th seed Dakota State University...

Reggie Quezada pushes his CCC defender back while driving to the basket.

Quezada Pushes Team to Overtime; Game Ends in Defeat

Gary Jackson, Sports Editor March 1, 2024

USAO men’s basketball team (19-10, 14-8 SAC) began the postseason in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Tournament as the fifth seed. The Drovers played on the road against the fourth seed Wayland...

BB Polk picks up her dribble to make a pass to Diaka Berete in the SAC Tournament against MACU.

Final Minutes of Play Favor MACU in SAC Tournament

Gary Jackson, Sports Editor March 1, 2024

USAO women’s basketball (19-9, 15-7 SAC) began their run in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Tournament against Mid-America Christian University (MACU) (21-7, 15-7 SAC) Thursday, Feb. 29. The Drovers...

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