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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...

Dr. Delton Gordon USAO's new Housing Operations Director.

Transforming Campus Life

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor April 2, 2025

USAO welcomed a new Housing Operations Director, Dr. Delton Gordon, in October 2024. Gordon has extensive knowledge and passion for what he does throughout his background, which he will draw upon during...

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...

A team of Drovers pose after helping prepare peanut butter sandwiches with the Chickasha Lions Club.

An Impactful Day of Drovers Serving the Community

Cassie Srock , News Editor March 30, 2025

During the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 28th, many participants representing USAO volunteered around the campus and the Chickasha community. This day is known as Drover Difference Day. The...

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....

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