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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...

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...

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...

Junior Malea McMurtrey prepares to take off from first base during USAO's game against Midland University in the 2024 season

Softball Splits Doubleheader Against Two Top Five NAIA Opponents

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

On Sunday, Feb. 23, the number two NAIA-ranked USAO softball team (6-2, 0-0 SAC) split a doubleheader on the road against two other top five NAIA ranked opponents on day two of the NAIA Softball Invitational...

Junior first basemen Jadyn Goucher points to the air after a play against Oklahoma Panhandle State University in their matchup from the 2024 season.

Softball Starts Season with Two Victories

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer February 8, 2025

USAO softball (2-0, 0-0 SAC) opened the 2025 season with two consecutive victories on the road at the Southern Collegiate Sports NAIA Invitational in Mesquite, Texas, Friday, Feb. 7. According to the NAIA...

Jadyn Goucher lets her emotion show in a cloud of dirt after diving home and beating out the throw.

Why Not Us?

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer May 31, 2024

USAO’s softball team (49-9, 31-5 SAC) concluded their spectacular season after finishing third at the NAIA Softball World Series, held in Colombus, Geo. from Thursday, May 23 to Wednesday May 29. The...

The Drovers celebrate in a cloud of green smoke and confetti after winning the opening round and punching their ticket to Georgia.

Just Peachy!

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer May 22, 2024

USAO’s ticket was punched to NAIA World Series After clutching a fourth SAC tournament title in program history, USAO’s softball team (47-7, 31-5 SAC) began their national championship journey in the...

Sophie Williams was recently crowned SAC Pitcher of the Year for the second year in a row after her incredible season.

Four-Time SAC Champions!

Gary Jackson, Managing Editor May 6, 2024

The #2 seed USAO softball team (44-7, 31-5 SAC) battled the #1 seed Oklahoma City University (OCU) Stars (51-3, 35-1 SAC) in the SAC Championship game Sunday, May 5. The matchup was in Yukon, Okla. The...

Leighanne Eaton celebrated with her teammates in the dugout after picking up a double earlier in the season.

Drovers Score 50 Runs in LU Series

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer April 15, 2024

The sixth-ranked USAO softball team (32-7, 23-5 SAC) battled a four-game conference series on the road against the Langston University (LU) Lions (8-30, 4-24 SAC), which began Friday, Apr. 12.  The Drovers...

Shortstop Malea McMurtrey makes a throw across the infield to get a runner out at first.

Drovers Demolish TWU in Series Sweep

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer April 8, 2024

The #6 NAIA-ranked USAO softball team (28-7, 19-5 SAC) fought a four-game conference series against the Texas Wesleyan University (TWU) Rams (19-15, 12-10 SAC) at Bill Smith Ballpark, which began Friday,...

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