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…
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 softball team remains undefeated
They are ranked number four in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll. An interview with player Lexi Duff.
OCU Athletics prepares to wrap up 2020-21 season
OCU Athletics is nearing the end of an unprecedented season.
OCU softball opens 2021 season after game cancellations
OCU softball recently opened their spring 2021 season.
Canceled games, spectator limits define year of sports
OCU Athletics dealt with the effects of COVID-19 for a full year.
Softball team to start season as No. 1
Softball season begins in February and the Stars are already No. 1.
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.
Softball coach reaches 1,600th victory
Softball Coach Phil McSpadden collected his 1,600th career victory.
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.
McSpadden named head NAIA softball coach
Phil McSpadden, head softball coach, was named National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics head softball coach of the year for the ninth time.
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.
Softball coach makes history with most wins
By Emily Wiley, Editor-in-Chief The man who just beat the record for the most wins of any four-year collegiate softball coach didn’t even plan on coaching. Phil McSpadden received the distinction Friday when he won his 1,458 game at OCU. McSpadden was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Associations Hall of Fame in 2014…
McSpadden claims record-breaking wins
Submitted Softball coach Phil McSpadden collects the milestone victory in the Stars’ 13-1, 8-0 sweep of Southwestern Assemblies of God (Texas) on April 10 at Ann Lacy Stadium. McSpadden reached win No. 1,458. He has the most wins against four-year schools of any college softball coach. The OCU coach owns a 1,458-356 record in his 28th…
Softball team keeps No. 1 ranking
Submitted The softball team defeated Oklahoma Baptist 13-3 and 10-0 March 2 at Ann Lacy Stadium. Senior Jocelin Diaz, junior Kyndra Holasek, junior Kayley Humann and junior Jeananne Ruck hit home runs. OCU, ranked No. 1 in NAIA softball, moved to 31-1, 10-0 in the Sooner Athletic Conference. The Stars plated at least 10 runs for the 14th time…
Softball team defeats Ottawa
Submitted The softball team dispatched Ottawa (Kan.) 12-4 and 7-0 on March 12 at Abe Lemons Arena. Senior Jamie Rateliff sparked OCU with a three-run home run in the first game, while senior Kylee Rounsaville knocked in five runs in the Stars’ second game March 12. Oklahoma City, ranked fifth in NAIA softball, improved to…
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.
Softball team hosts Anatomy Lab fundraiser
The softball team is hosting an event in order to raise money for OCU’s prospective anatomy lab.The team announced its “A Night Under the Lights” event, which will allow members of the OCU community to bat against the softball players. The event will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 at the Ann Lacy Stadium.
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.
