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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...

Cejay Mann snatches the ball from CCC and looks to make a fast break play with his team.

Efficiency was Key in Close Game Against CCC

Matthew Yokum, Senior Writer February 23, 2024

After their short trip to face the Stars of Oklahoma City University (OCU) (9-17, 7-13 SAC), in which USAO fell in a close game by eight points (80-72). USAO’s men’s basketball (18-8, 13-7 SAC) came...

Crystal Ortiz and Lainey Morrow cheer on their team during a big moment against CCC.

USAO Doubled CCC’s Score with Ease

Matthew Yokum, Senior Writer February 23, 2024

USAO women’s basketball (17-9, 13-7 SAC) traveled to Oklahoma City University (OCU) Saturday Feb. 17, where they left a huge gap in the scoreboard, defeating the Stars by 38 points (94-56). The Drovers...

Logan Dolan celebrated after a crucial play against OCU earlier in the season.

Drovers Dominated JBU with a 23-Point Lead

Quentin Mantooth, Contributing Writer February 16, 2024

USAO’s men’s basketball team (18-7, 13-6 SAC) tipped-off against the John Brown University (JBU) Golden Eagles (13-11, 11-8 SAC) at the Drover Fieldhouse Thursday, Feb. 15. USAO suffered a tough loss...

Toni Fortune sees an open lane to drive towards the bucket in a home game against MACU earlier this month.

JBU Flies Higher to Extend Win Streak to 20

Gary Jackson, Sports Editor February 16, 2024

USAO women’s basketball team (16-9, 12-7 SAC) looked to break John Brown University’s (JBU) (22-3, 19-0 SAC) 19 game win streak.    The Drovers looked like they were shot out of a cannon starting...

Jaden Harrell shoots over the out-stretched hand of his defender.

Ten Drovers Earned a Three-Point Bucket Against MACU

Matthew Yokum, Senior Writer February 5, 2024

USAO men’s basketball team (16-6, 11-5 SAC) faced Mid-America Christian University (MACU) (16-6, 12-4 SAC) in a conference matchup that saw USAO hold homecourt advantage Saturday, Feb. 3. The Drovers...

Toni Fortune crossed up her UNT Dallas defender in a home game in January.

Controversial Calls Fall in MACU’s Favor

Holden Pate, Contributing Writer February 5, 2024

USAO’s women's basketball (15-7, 11-5 SAC) team broke their four-game win streak against Mid-America Christian University (MACU) (16-6, 10-6). As the Drovers played on Legends Day on their home court,...

Freshman Ryein Kennedy keeps the ball away from his Oklahoma Panhandle State University opponent during a home matchup.

Last Minute Play Gave USAO the Victory Over SCU

Preston Palm, Senior Writer February 2, 2024

USAO’s men’s basketball team (15-6, 10-5 SAC) was back in action last night as they faced off against conference opponent Southwestern Christian University (SCU). USAO came into last night’s contest...

Crystal Ortiz drove to the rim against a UNT Dallas defender Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Drover Fieldhouse.

Scoring Column Led by Ortiz with 19

Austin Jackson, Contributing Writer February 2, 2024

USAO women’s basketball team (14-6, 10-4 SAC) took on the Southwestern Christian University Eagles (SCU) (10-10, 6-8 SAC) Thursday, Feb. 1. The Drovers came into this game on a three-game win streak...

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