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Bryce McKinnis USAO's new Director of Marketing and Communications.

A Course for Success At USAO

Malik Roberts, Contributing Writer March 27, 2025

Bryce McKinnis, the new Director of Marketing and Communications at USAO, started this past November. He began as a Communication major at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). After getting his degree,...

Boone Lasater celebrates at home plate with his teammates in Tuesday's 24-1 win over Randle University

Drovers dominate against Randle University in 24-1 win

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2025

The USAO baseball team (16-8, 7-2 SAC) recorded its most dominant win of the 2025 season after they beat the Randall University Saints (RU) (1-15, 1-7 ACCA) 24-1 in their matchup Tuesday, March 11. The...

Candidate for SGA Secretary Thomas Buchanan speaks to the audience during Monday night's Town Hall.

SGA Executive Candidates Host Town Hall Prior to Thursday’s Elections

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

USAO’s Student Government Association (SGA) will be holding its next election for executive positions this Thursday, March 13. Monday evening, the candidates for the SGA cabinet met for a town hall to...

Junior Kyra Willet focuses as she prepares to compete in shotput at the Harding Invitational in Searcy, Ar.

Two Drovers set School Records in Discus Following Harding Invitational

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2025

USAO men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in their first outdoor meet of the season at the Harding Invitational Saturday, March 8. The teams traveled to Harding University in Searcy, Ark.,...

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...

The USAO Running Club members wraps up their day with a nightly run.

Stride into Spring with the Drover Running Club

Cassie Srock , News Editor March 6, 2025

The Drover Running Club is a new addition to USAO’s campus this spring trimester, and they’re actively looking for those who enjoy running, want to run more, and everything in between. Every Monday,...

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...

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....

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...

The USAO Habitat is preparing to burn approximately 50 acres of land later this trimester.

USAO Habitat Prepares for Prescribed Burn

Cassie Srock , News Editor January 29, 2025

The USAO Habitat is hosting a service day Saturday, Feb. 1 that will look at preparing roughly 50 acres of land for a prescribed burn in late February or early March. This prescribed burn will look to...

Ian Ortiz makes a play from second base against Nelson University (formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University) during their matchup in the 2023-2024 season.

Drovers Offense Dominates in First Series of the Season

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor January 27, 2025

After falling short in their opening game, USAO baseball (2-1, 0-0 SAC) got two wins in a row to finish on top in their first series of the season against Our Lady of the Lake University (1-2, 0-0 RRAC). Friday’s...

Freshman Kyli Reser prepares to throw in shotput at the Owen Hewitt Invitational earlier this season.

Drovers Take on the NAIA/JUCO Challenge

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2025

The Drovers traveled to Robert W. Plaster Center in Pittsburg, Kan. to compete in the NAIA/JUCO Challenge Saturday, Jan. 25. This event was hosted by Pittsburg State University and was USAO’s second...

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