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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 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...

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...

The Boston Celtics celebrate their record-breaking 18th win as a team.

Boston Celtics’ Path to Victory: A Recap of the NBA Playoffs

Dakotah Davidson, Contributing Writer June 20, 2024

The 2023-24 NBA season came to an end Monday, Jun. 17 as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in game 5 to win their record-breaking 18th Championship as a franchise. Boston was led...

Metcalf's Second Camp Taught Fundamentals

Metcalf’s Second Camp Taught Fundamentals

Phillip Bradshaw July 2, 2014

After a positive first week of camp earlier this June, Drover Head Coach Vinson Metcalf planned to follow that up with another impressive second week for the area’s young basketball players. As the...

USAO Basketball Camp Attracts Over 50 Young Area Athletes

USAO Basketball Camp Attracts Over 50 Young Area Athletes

Jake McGuire June 17, 2014

After finishing his first season as the Drovers’ head men’s basketball coach, Vinson Metcalf held his first session for his summer basketball camp this past week, where over 50 young athletes attended. Metcalf...

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Drover Men Play Final Home Game Tonight After Victory Over SCU

Britton Brewer February 25, 2014

The USAO men’s basketball team beat Southwestern Christian University 103-97 on Saturday, Feb. 22.  USAO has a current record of 6-19 and an SAC record of 2-16. The Drovers will face Texas...

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Women Play Final Home Game Tonight After Weekend Loss To SCU

Haley Hurt February 25, 2014

The USAO’s women’s basketball team experienced a second loss against Southwestern Christian University this season Saturday, Feb. 22. USAO currently has a record of 5-16 and a Sooner Athletic...

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