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

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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,...

Left fielder Jordan Ramsay tracks down a fly ball in a home game against SAGU.

Luck of the Irish Favors the Stars

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2024

After postponing the second double header of the weekend due to a drizzly Saturday afternoon, #2 USAO’s softball team (18-5, 9-3 SAC) faced off against the #5 Oklahoma City University (OCU) Stars (22-2,...

Leighanne Eaton knocked the ball around the park against Peru State College earlier this month.

Intense Rivalry Split Doubleheader

Matthew Yokum, Senior Writer March 16, 2024

On Friday night, the #2 nationally ranked USAO Drovers (18-3, 9-1 SAC) matched up against #5 ranked Oklahoma City (OCU) Stars (20-2, 9-1 SAC) at Bill Smith Ballpark in a double header. Entering this game,...

Abi Gregory starts her wind up against Wayland Baptist University.

Run Rule and Rain Delay Halt SAGU Series

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer March 10, 2024

The #2 NAIA-ranked USAO softball team (14-2, 5-0 SAC) traveled to Texas for the first day of their four-game conference series against the Southwestern Assemblies of God University Lions (SAGU) Lions (7-11,...

Jadyn Goucher lays out for a line drive hit against Wayland Baptist University earlier in the season.

Ramsay, Goucher, and Grace Homer Against PSU

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2024

The Drovers softball team (13-2, 4-0 SAC) played a doubleheader against Peru State University (PSU) (2-10) Wednesday, Mar. 6. In Wednesday’s NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, USAO moved up four spots to #2...

Macenzie Ruth laid down a bunt against Wayland Baptist University at USAOs most recent home series.

Gulf Shore Tides Bring in Two Victories

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer March 4, 2024

The #6 NAIA-ranked USAO softball team (11-2, 4-0 SAC) traveled down to Gulf Shores, Ala. for a doubleheader against two opponents at the Gulf Coast Invitational, Saturday, Mar. 2.    Game 1:  USAO...

Sophie Williams pitches her second perfect collegiate game against WBU in game one.

Drovers Sweep WBU in Home Opener

Gary Jackson and Jordan Prewitt February 26, 2024

USAO’s softball team (8-2, 4-0 SAC) began their home opener and first Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) matchup against the Wayland Baptist University (WBU) Pioneers (2-14, 0-4 SAC) Friday, Feb. 23. They...

In a game last season, Malea McMurtrey throws her glove down in an attempt to tag out a MACU runner, while teammate Sierra Selfridge backs up the play.

Back-to-Back Losses Break Winning Streak

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer February 18, 2024

The #6 NAIA-ranked USAO softball team (4-2, 0-0 SAC) made another trip to Texas to play a doubleheader against the #7 NAIA-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) Saints (10-1, 0-0 RRAC) Saturday,...

Sophie Williams released the ball in a post-season game in May.

16 Innings, Two Wins, and a Broken Record

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer February 10, 2024

Following a nine-month rest from another stellar season, USAO softball (2-0, 0-0 SAC) opened its 2024 campaign on a road trip to Mesquite, Tex. to play in the SCS NAIA Invitational, Friday, Feb. 9. Going...

Emily Cerny, in her last season as a Drover, starts a chant with her teammates in the dugout to get the energy levels up.

Cerny: First NAIA Softball Player to Sign WPF Contract

Gary Jackson, Senior Writer August 8, 2023

As she always does, Emily Cerny, 2022 USAO alum, accomplished another historic feature as she signed a contract with the Oklahoma City Spark. With Cerny signing to the Spark, she became the first NAIA...

Tyler Trott almost has the ball in her glove so she can lay down the tag on an opposing baserunner at home.

Consistent Innings Lead to Drover Dub

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2023

In their final regular season games against Langston University (6-37, 3-28 SAC) (LU), USAO’s softball (34-13, 24-7 SAC) team celebrated Senior Day on a rainy Friday afternoon. USAO celebrated four seniors,...

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