Vinay Patel is the new head coach for the men’s basketball team. Patel is taking over for Dionne Phelps, former head coach. Phelps’ last day was Oct. 9 after accepting a position as assistant coach at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. Patel spent the 2014-15 season as assistant coach at Roger State University in Claremore,…
The Full Story: Men’s basketball coach resigns
The men’s basketball team is starting its season without a coach. Head Coach Dionne Phelps announced Oct. 7 he was leaving to be the assistant coach at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. His last day was Oct. 9. “The timing is very poor,” Athletic Director Jim Abbott said. “I’m upset for the team to have…
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…
Men’s basketball ties for No. 2 spot
The men’s basketball team wins against Southwestern Assemblies of God (Texas) 82-78 on Feb. 26 at the Sheaffer Center in a clash of top 25-ranked teams in NAIA Division I men’s basketball. Senior Gary Inglett hooped free throws with five seconds left for the final margin. The 23rd-ranked Stars moved into a tie for second place in…
Men’s Basketball Suffers Loss Against Langston
The men’s basketball team lost to Langston University, 83-68, Tuesday at Abe Lemons Arena. Senior R.J. McGhee anchored the Stars with 22 points. OCU fell to 2-2 in men’s basketball. The Stars led 8-1 just inside the first two minutes, their largest lead of the game. Langston University went on an 11-4 run to tie…
Men’s Basketball Suffers First Loss
The men’s basketball team lost their first game of the year 84-65 to the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, Saturday at Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center. Senior Forward Gary Inglett led the way for the Stars with 20 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and four steals. The Stars went to 2-1 in men’s…
Men’s basketball team to face off against North Texas
The OCU Stars men’s basketball team will face off against the Mean Green of the University of North Texas on Nov. 10 in an exhibition game. The exhibition will take place at the University of North Texas Coliseum, better known as The Super Pit. This is not the first time OCU will play the Texas team:…
Former OU coach chosen as new men’s basketball coach
The athletic department named Dionne Phelps the new head coach of the men’s basketball team April 5.
