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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....

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...

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...

Sophomore forward Paula Casajus and Sophomore forward Daniela Salinas celebrate after scoring against SCU.

Women’s Soccer Advances to Semi-Finals of SAC Tournament

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor November 7, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, USAO women’s soccer (16-1-1, 8-1 SAC) secured a win in the opening round of the SAC tournament with a 3-1 victory over the Southwestern Christian University Eagles (SCU) (3-8-5, 2-6-1...

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...

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