Hoops, heroes, and heart—those three words come to mind when describing the Military Basketball Association’s All-Star Game. On Sept. 14, Oklahoma City University hosted the 2024 MBA All-Star Games in the Henry J. Freede Wellness Center. The MBA has been around for over seven years and forms teams for all service branches with active-duty service…
Stars set to tip 2024 season off with the Abe Lemons Classic
Get ready, basketball fans! The Oklahoma City University men’s basketball team prepares to bring the heat to the Abe Lemons Classic. The classic, in honor of coach Lemons’ basketball legacy, will tip off on Halloween against Ottawa University of Arizona and conclude on Nov. 3. The Stars look forward to the challenge of defending their…
Brandon Jackson Leaves a Lasting Legacy on OCU Basketball
In a thrilling final game of his college basketball career, Oklahoma City University senior, Brandon Jackson, made a lasting impression on the court, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to excellence. In his final appearance for the OCU Stars, Jackson not only led his team to victory but also broke the program record for the most three-pointers…
2023-24 Hoops Season in Review
The season has come and gone for the Oklahoma City University Men’s basketball team. The Stars finished with a 10-18 record while tallying an 8-14 record within Sooner Athletic Conference play. Coach Mark Berokoff’s squad finished just one game away of the last qualifying spot for a trip to the SAC postseason tournament. Yet the…
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…
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…
Men’s Basketball Season Updates
The OCU men’s basketball team continues their season with a total of 8 wins and 11 losses so far.
Ankney named Sooner Athletic Conference Player of the Week
Erika Ankney shares how she prepares for competitions and how basketball has influenced her.
OCU Athletics prepares to wrap up 2020-21 season
OCU Athletics is nearing the end of an unprecedented season.
Women’s basketball defeated in SAC tournament semifinals
The OCU women’s basketball team ended their 2020-21 season in the Sooner Athletic Conference women’s basketball tournament semifinals.
Canceled games, spectator limits define year of sports
OCU Athletics dealt with the effects of COVID-19 for a full year.
Women’s basketball ranked top 10 in preseason
The women’s basketball team ranked No. 6 in the 2020-21 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Top 25 preseason poll.
Selzer named 2019-20 SAC women’s athlete of the year
Abby Selzer, criminal justice junior and basketball center, was named the 2019-20 Sooner Athletic Conference women’s athlete of the year.
New basketball coach prepares for next semester
Tim Kisner has been named the new head coach for the men’s basketball team.
Basketball sophomore named to national athletic honor roll
Abby Selzer, criminal justice sophomore and basketball center, received a national academic and athletic honor for women’s basketball.
Senior guard prepares for career in athletics, business
Walter Rickett, mass communications senior and guard for the OCU men’s basketball team, is preparing for a career in athletics and business.
Kappa Sigma sweeps Homecoming
The gentlemen of Kappa Sigma took home the 2017 Homecoming sweepstakes trophy.
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.
New assistant coach joins the men’s basketball staff
Ryan Litzinger is the new assistant coach for the men’s basketball team.
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.
Women’s basketball team moves on to championship game
The women’s basketball team is undefeated and in the final game for the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics Division I Tournament.
Women’s basketball team wins 11th conference title
The women’s basketball team won the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament championship for the 11th time.
Women’s basketball team reaches high rankings
The women’s basketball team currently has a 18-2 win-loss record and has the highest rankings they’ve achieved in university history, Coach Bo Overton said.
OCU to host basketball conference tournament
OCU will host the 2017 Sooner Athletic Conference basketball tournament.
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.
