On Jan 12, the University’s esports community gathered at the Starcade for the Spring 2024 Esports Kickoff Huddle. The Esports Kickoff Huddle is an event that happens at the beginning of each semester and allows new students who are interested in esports the chance to introduce themselves and become familiar with the esports program on…
Are OCU athletics starting to lose their edge?
Oklahoma City University boasts about being the “Home of Champions” holding 73 national titles, 3 NAIA Learfield Cups, several Sooner Athletic Conference Championships and a streak of at least one national championship won for the past twenty-eight years. These 73 titles raise OCU above not only their thirty-six Oklahoma peers, with the closest school in…
Sports schedule for January 2024
January 11: Women’s Basketball vs Mid-America Christian University 6:00 p.m. at home January 11: Men’s Basketball vs Mid-America Christian University 7:45 p.m. at home January 12: Competitive Cheer/Dance Friends University January 12: POM Friends University January 13: Women’s Wrestling vs Texas Women’s University 12:00 p.m. at home January 13: Women’s Basketball vs Southwestern Christian University …
OCU basketball struggles through 23-24 season
The 2023-24 basketball season has been a struggle for both Oklahoma City University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. The men’s team currently holds a losing record of 3-12 on the season, with a four-game losing streak. The team has a 1-6 record against their Sooner Athletic Conference opponents and has lost all six of their…
A Look into OCU Rowing’s 23-24 Seasons
Oklahoma City University’s men’s and women’s rowing teams have ended their fall seasons and look forward to their spring seasons with three regattas down and three to go. Both teams have competed in the OCU Head of the Oklahoma Regatta which took place on the Oklahoma River in OKC, the Head of the Charles Regatta…
OCU continues commanding wrestling season
Oklahoma City University’s men’s and women’s wrestling teams have been nothing short of dominant throughout their seasons so far. Both teams remain undefeated in dual meets, with the men’s team holding a 4-0 record and the women’s team holding a 3-0 record, as well as notching a conference win. Preseason rankings had the men’s team…
Change Your Diet, Feel Good
As an athlete, along with getting older, I have learned through the years the importance of diet. Your diet correlates directly with how you feel and how you perform. However, whether you’re an athlete or not, diet will influence your mood, sleep and energy. If you’re an athlete who wants to get bigger and stronger…
OCU Wrestling Squads Kick Off 2023-24 Season
The Oklahoma City men’s and women’s wrestling seasons kicked off on October 28th with the OCU Inner Squad Duals. The women’s squad is set to compete at ten meets this year, not including post-season matches, while the men’s squad is slated for eleven. Both squads have depth, with nineteen athletes on each roster. The men’s…
Inside the Diary of an OCU Golfer
Dear Diary, Early morning workouts kickstart the day – the stretch, the run, the lift – they awaken me, priming me for whatever comes next. After workouts, I go to class. Balancing golf and academics remains a daily challenge. The struggle between the golf course and homework persists, yet I’m getting the hang of managing…
Men & Women’s Basketball Season Enters Full Swing
The Oklahoma City University men and women’s basketball teams started their seasons off on November 2nd, with both teams picking up a win. The women’s team beat the Wiley College Wildcats at home 79-53, starting their season off hot, but falling to every team since. The men’s team opened their season in the Abe Lemons…
Soccer, Volleyball Seasons Ends Short of Championship
The hopes of winning a Sooner Athletic Conference championship were crushed for the men’s soccer, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams as all three fell in the semifinal rounds for their respective tournaments. The men’s soccer team was outscored 3-1 by the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s Drovers on November 6th, while the…
Cory Conzemius as the United States Coach in the World University Games
Cory Conzemius, the men’s and women’s head rowing coach has only been at OCU since the Fall of 2021 but has already made strides for himself. Conzemius was asked to lead the United States in the World University Games where both Men’s and Women’s teams garnered awards. The men’s 8+ and women’s 2 were both…
Golf teams wrap up seasons, set eyes on championships
The women’s golf team has qualified for nationals. The Men’s golf team still has a chance to make nationals
OCU’s 2022 Baseball Season Overview
The OCU baseball team is high in the rankings for the NAIA. The stars have a chance to make it to the NAIA Baseball World Series.
Concussions are a problem at our university
An anonymous source with a status relevant to the topic stated that concussions are a common problem in the athletics department.
OCU Stars finish outdoor games with four top positions
Oklahoma City University ended up with four top positions in the outdoor season-opening games at the Oklahoma Baptist Invitational.
Berning inducted to golf hall of fame
Susie Maxwell Berning was inducted into the golf hall of fame on March 9, 2022, after a two-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women’s golf team wins their first tournament
The team won the Las Vegas Shootout. They will be participating in nationals in May.
Zouhair Talbi sets record time at NAIA
Zouhair Talbi, a junior recorded a top time among the NAIA No. 1 marks in the 3,000 meters and 5,000 meters this season at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
OCU softball team remains undefeated
They are ranked number four in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll. An interview with player Lexi Duff.
Inclement Weather Cancels Baseball Games
OCU’s baseball games against Missouri Baptist and York were canceled due to inclement weather. Players asked for commentary.
Women’s wrestling conference competition approaches
Team members share thoughts on the season and thoughts on the season’s conclusion.
OCU starts Baseball season with 9-3 victory
The OCU Baseball team won against Tabor. Two athletes share thoughts on the new season.
Corey Bray selected as new athletic director
orey Bray, former Vice President and Director of Athletics at Drury University, has been chosen as OCU’s new athletic director. He will start March 21, 2022.
Wrestler returns to OCU after 10 years off the mat
Ashlee Vaughan shares what it has been like to return to competitive wrestling at OCU.
OCU Narrows prospects for new athletic director
Oklahoma City University has narrowed the pool of athletic director candidates down to three. They include Corey Bray, Lindy Roberts Ivy, and Daniel Garret.