The OCU Speech and Debate team has introduced their new coach, Anthony “Ant” Woodall, as of late November and the abrupt departure of their old coach. “I was caught off guard by how suddenly the change came, but I did know it was coming,” sophomore member of the team Jackson Barnes said. “I was both…
Sophomore promotes interfaith initiatives on campus
Mikel Kendrick, acting sophomore, was selected as a coach for the Interfaith Youth Core.
New basketball coach prepares for next semester
Tim Kisner has been named the new head coach for the men’s basketball team.
Esports hires new coordinator to coach teams
Esports officials have brought on a new esports coordinator to coach the teams and help them prepare for tournaments.
Soccer coach Brian Harvey celebrates 800th win at OCU
Oklahoma City University’s first and only head soccer coach has earned his 800th win.
Head volleyball coach leaves OCU for Arkansas State
OCU’s head volleyball coach is leaving the university after one season with the Stars.
Softball coach credited with 1,700 wins, 10 national championships
A softball coach reached his 1,700th win after 32 years coaching at OCU.
Officials fire men’s wrestling coach, hire Olympic athlete
C.J. Campbell, former head wrestling coach, was fired on March 6 due to unknown circumstances.
New assistant coach joins the men’s basketball staff
Ryan Litzinger is the new assistant coach for the men’s basketball team.
Volleyball coach steps down, position opened
Kyle Steele has stepped down as the volleyball coach. There is not currently a replacement for Steele, but the position has been opened.
Wrestling teams end season without head coach
Head Coach Archie Randall was fired April 16. Assistant coaches, wrestlers, and university officials won’t comment on the matter because it’s a personnel issue.
Basketball coach takes new job ‘day-by-day’
The new men’s basketball coach enjoys big-city living, trying new restaurants, going to concerts with his wife, and watching the Dallas Mavericks. Vinay Patel started at OCU on Oct. 15 by leading the team’s practice. He replaced Dionne Phelps, former head coach, who left Oct. 9 to be assistant coach at Oakland University in Rochester,…
Men’s basketball season starts without coach
The men’s basketball team is starting its season without a coach. Head Coach Dionne Phelps announced Oct. 7 that he was leaving to be the assistant coach at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. Oct. 9 was his last day. “The timing is very poor,” Athletic Director Jim Abbott said. “I’m upset for the team to have…
Entertainment news round-up for March 27
Although the official Cannes lineup won’t be released for another three weeks, a few selections have already been unveiled. Pixar’s Inside Out will premiere at the festival, along with Woody Allen’s Irrational Man, which – in keeping with Allen’s no-awards policy – will probably not be in the running for any prizes. For more on Cannes, click…
Women’s basketball wins sixth-consecutive SAC championship
The women’s basketball team won its sixth consecutive Sooner Athletic Conference regular-season championship with an 87-44 victory over Southwestern Assemblies of God (Texas) Feb. 26 at the Sheaffer Center. The Stars, ranked second in NAIA Division I, won its 16th SAC regular-season crown, and improved to 21-2, 16-1 in conference. Coach Latricia Trammell pointed out senior…
Student featured in Wrestling Hall of Fame ad
An OCU student will appear in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame’s fundraising campaign to raise money for updates.Emily Webster, senior captain of the women’s wrestling team, is featured at the end of the campaign’s video, asking for donations for the fundraiser.
Nathan Doll appointed new assistant soccer coach
Nathan Doll, OCU graduate and soccer player, is the new assistant soccer coach.Doll was hired July 1.Doll was a graduate assistant to Head Coach Brian Harvey in 2013.
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…
OCU names new volleyball coach
Kyle Steele has been named the new volleyball coach for OCU.
Men’s wrestling team optimistic for upcoming season
The men’s wrestling team is looking to use each tournament as an opportunity to improve, despite a painful loss early on.
Canoe, kayak teams finish season, prepare for marathon
The Canoe/Kayak team just completed their season, but they’re not waiting to prepare for the next one.
Coming off a good season last year, the squad, led by Shaun Caven, looks to build on last year, with a mix of veterans like seniors Jared McArthur and Austin Schwinn and the addition of some exceptional new talent.
Men’s golf team ranked first in ‘Golf World’ coaches’ poll
The men’s golf team won the preview title at the NAIA Preview on Sept. 17 in Daytona, Fla.
The men took first place by three strokes.
