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Sophomore forward Paula Casajus and Sophomore forward Daniela Salinas celebrate after scoring against SCU.

Women’s Soccer Advances to Semi-Finals of SAC Tournament

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor November 7, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, USAO women’s soccer (16-1-1, 8-1 SAC) secured a win in the opening round of the SAC tournament with a 3-1 victory over the Southwestern Christian University Eagles (SCU) (3-8-5, 2-6-1...

Stefan Savkovic fights against a Bethel competitor for the ball during a home game.

Savkovic Reflects on Drover Career Before MACU Game

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer September 27, 2024

USAO men’s soccer (3-3-2, 0-0 SAC) is preparing for a match against their conference rival, the #14 NAIA ranked Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Evangels (4-1-2, 0-0 SAC) Tuesday, Oct. 1. Both...

Coach Hampton hugs his loved ones and celebrates with his team after winning the SAC Semifinals against OCU.

Drover Motto Pushes Team Throughout Season

Laura Barrios Bardi, Contributing Photographer December 27, 2023

USAO men’s soccer team finished its season with an overall 9-8-4 record, and in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) with a record of 4-4-1. In the 21 games they played this season, the team had 45 goals,...

Xavier Yousey gets high fives from Quentin Mantooth and Ifeanyi Godwin.

USAO’s Reserve Team Ended With First Championship

Holden Pate, Contributing Writer December 19, 2023

The Drovers reserve soccer team had an excellent year as they ended the season with a 7-1-1 record. A near perfect record was only one reason to celebrate this season as USAO was able to bring home the...

After an intense win in the SAC Tournament Semifinals, Niall Crick hugs his wife and kids.

Crick’s First Season Goes Deep into SAC Tournament

Luka Messick, Contributing Writer December 12, 2023

USAO women's soccer team ended their season with a 14-6 record and a conference record of 7-2 in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC). The Drovers were a force to be reckoned with toward the end of the...

Kylie Strotman, a junior defender, battles in the SAC quarter-finals to pass the ball to her teammate.

JBU Outpaces Drovers in Championship Game

Holden Pate, Contributing Writer November 12, 2023

The Drovers traveled to Siloam Springs, Arkan. to compete against John Brown University (JBU) for the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Championship Friday, Nov. 10. USAO came in looking to bring home the...

Callum Sheppard moved the ball up field against OCU in the SAC tournament.

MACU’s Trio of Goals Overpower Drovers

Holden Pate, Contributing Writer November 12, 2023

USAO men's soccer team traveled to Oklahoma City to play Mid-America Christian University (MACU), ranked first in the nation, in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Championship Thursday, Nov. 9. The...

Alicia Rey runs to Dagbjort Gudmunsdottir after scoring to celebrate, while USAO's bench explodes onto the field.

Rey’s Solo Goal Sends Drovers to SAC Championship

Holden Pate, Contributing Writer November 9, 2023

USAO’s women’s soccer team traveled to Oklahoma City University (OCU) to play in the semifinals to try and advance to the SAC Championship Tuesday, Nov. 7. The Drovers had a tough challenge coming...

After beating out the Stars, USAO's men's soccer team gather to celebrate before preparing for their next matchup.

Drovers Head to the SAC Championship!

Holden Pate, Contributing Writer November 8, 2023

Coming back home to host the lower bracket of the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) semi-finals, USAO was looking to reach the SAC championship. After having won a thriller of a game against 3rd seed Central...

Ilse de Jong prepares to kick the battle up field to a teammate earlier in the season.

Prince and de Jong Score to Advance Drovers

Holden Pate, Contributing Writer November 6, 2023

USAO’s women’s soccer team followed the men's soccer team up with a playoff win of their own to advance to the semifinals of the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) tournament. Unlike the men's soccer...

Angel Diaz is greeted by his estatic teammates after saving a PK in the first game of the Sooner Athletic Conference Playoffs.

Diaz Saves PK to Seal Drover Victory

Holden Pate, Contributing Writer November 5, 2023

USAO’s men’s soccer team traveled to McPherson, Kan. to play Central Christian College (CCC) Friday, Nov. 3. The game marked the beginning of the Sooner Athletics Conference (SAC) Men’s Soccer Playoffs....

Matija Malenovic looks to take the ball off the Ottawa player's foot during a game in the first weekend of September.

Drovers Celebrate Win on Labor Day

Austin Jackson, Contributing Writer September 5, 2023

USAO men's soccer team celebrated Labor Day by tallying a home win against the Our Lady of the Lakes University (OLLU) Saints (0-1, 0-0 RRAC). Coming off a 1-1 tied game against Ottawa, the Drovers were...

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