The OCU softball team wrapped their Sooner Athletic Conference home schedule up in historic fashion. Coach Phil McSpadden’s team went undefeated (22-0) inside Ann Lacy Stadium for the first time since 2017. Peculiarly enough, the last time the Stars went undefeated at home, they went on to win the NAIA national championship. The Stars are…
Stars Baseball Season Check-In: Conference Play in Full Swing
The Oklahoma City Stars baseball team is now 32 games into their season and after receiving votes in the NAIA Top-25 rankings for the better part of 2 months, they are now ranked #24 in the country. Head Coach Keith Lytle’s squad has a 22-12 overall record with an 8-4 record in Sooner Athletic Conference…
Excitement Builds as OCU Baseball and Softball Teams Gear up for Seasons
As the spring semester kicks into full swing, anticipation is high on Oklahoma City University’s campus as both the baseball and softball teams prepare for an action-packed season. With rigorous off-season training, both teams are ready to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level. The university’s baseball team, led by Coach Keith Lytle,…
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’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.
Inclement Weather Cancels Baseball Games
OCU’s baseball games against Missouri Baptist and York were canceled due to inclement weather. Players asked for commentary.
OCU starts Baseball season with 9-3 victory
The OCU Baseball team won against Tabor. Two athletes share thoughts on the new season.
COVID-19 is troubling athletes
OCU officials say that sports will continue as normal. However, the first two basketball games of the season have already been canceled.
OCU Athletics prepares to wrap up 2020-21 season
OCU Athletics is nearing the end of an unprecedented season.
Pitcher sets sights on law school
Caleb Evans, political science senior, spends just as much time on the field as he does in the classroom.
Canceled games, spectator limits define year of sports
OCU Athletics dealt with the effects of COVID-19 for a full year.
Accounting junior named pitcher of the week
Tanner Sparks, accounting junior, was named Sooner Athletic Conference’s baseball pitcher of the week for Feb. 1-7.
Student athletes react to athletics cancellations
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics cancelled its spring 2020 sports season due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
Baseball senior returns to school in cancer remission
Caleb Davis, a player on the OCU baseball team, is returning to school this semester after being diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 2019.
Athletes to undergo new drug testing procedure
Athletes will undergo a new drug testing process in accordance with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics protocol.
Athletic officials to honor philanthropists at fundraiser
The athletics department will host the annual Sports Spectacular to raise money, honor sports contributors and recognize student athletes.
Student athletes set record on Athletic Director’s List
A record-breaking 198 student athletes composed the Fall 2015 OCU Athletic Director’s List, honoring athletes who achieve a 3.0 grade-point average or higher.
Baseball team to celebrate Halloween with special game
The baseball team will have a special game to celebrate Halloween. The team is expanding its annual Halloween game fundraiser this year to include the student body. The team is scheduled to host an inter-squad baseball game at 5 p.m. Saturday at Jim Wade stadium. Players will wear costumes throughout the game and spectators are…
Baseball program receives endowment
Denney Crabaugh, head baseball coach, will leave behind the legacy he’s always dreamed of when he retires. The Denney Crabaugh Endowment will be invested permanently to benefit OCU baseball and provide funds toward the program’s needs such as scholarships, equipment and travel. “Coach Crabaugh has given countless hours to build our nationally prominent program, positively…
The baseball team begins a dynamic warm up to start their first pre-season practice of the year on Sep. 8 at Jim Wade Stadium. The team remains under the leadership of Head Coach Denney Crabaugh and Assistant Coach Keith Lytle. The Stars will play their first game on Feb. 4, 2016. Photo: Andrew Robling
Baseball team takes two wins
Submitted The baseball team took two games from Southwestern Christian 13-0 and 5-0 March 21 at Jim Wade Stadium. The Stars, ranked 13th in NAIA baseball, racked up 22 hits on the day and improved to 25-6, 7-1 Sooner Athletic Conference. The Stars used consistent scoring and dominant pitching to collect the win in the first game. The…
Baseball team defeats St. Gregory’s
Submitted The baseball team came out ahead 7-6 against St. Gregory’s in 10 innings March 12 at Jim Wade Stadium. OCU tacked on five runs in the first inning and were unable to score again until the sixth. The Stars, ranked 16th in NAIA baseball, improved to 15-5, 3-1 Sooner Athletic Conference baseball. Senior Connor Lynch singled to…
Stars host annual Athletic Hall of Famers
The Stars will celebrate its athletic tradition during the induction of the 2014-15 group of OCU Athletic Hall of Famers 11:30 a.m. Jan. 17 in the Great Hall inside the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. The newest Hall of Fame class consists of baseball coach Denney Crabaugh and the 1994 national championship softball team. Tickets…
Athletics Department members gather record donations in food drive
The Athletics Department have gathered a record number of food items during this semester’s Canned Food Drive.OCU student-athletes raised over 11,996 food items to donate to Skyline Urban Ministries.
Denney Crabaugh inducted into American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Oklahoma City University baseball coach Denney Crabaugh will be inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Jan. 3, 2015 at the ABCA Convention in Orlando, Fla. Crabaugh is already a member of the NAIA Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Crabaugh owns a record of…
Athletics spans most of university’s history
OCU Athletics is rooted in renowned coaches, national titles and growth. Since joining the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics in 1986, the program has added several nationally recognized sports and won 52 national championships.
