The men’s soccer team won against Wayland Baptist University (Texas) 2-0 on Wednesday Oct. 28 at J.V. Hilliard Field. Junior midfielder Fabian Henningsen and freshman defender Henrik Verolet each scored a goal against Wayland Baptist. OCU improved to 6-8 and 6-2 in Sooner Athletic Conference men’s soccer. Henningsen’s goal came in the 29th minute off…
Women’s soccer loses 1-0 against Wayland Baptist
The women’s soccer team lost its first Sooner Athletic Conference game of the season to Wayland Baptist University (Texas) 1-0 on Wednesday Oct. 28 at J.V. Hilliard Field. The loss snapped freshman goalkeeper Kirsten Thomas’s five game shutout streak. Thomas recorded four saves and moved to 9-4-1 on the season. The Stars, ranked 23rd in…
Men’s basketball team receives new coach
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…
Christian athletic group works to increase presence
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is attempting to reestablish the group on campus again. FCA is a faith-based, interdenominational, nonprofit organization. Their mission is “to present to coaches and athletes, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the…
Sooner Athletic Conference tournament hosted on campus
OCU is hosting this year’s Sooner Athletic Conference basketball tournament.
Sports Spectacular recognition
Submitted Billy Tubbs will be recognized as the 2014-15 recipient of the Abe Lemons/Paul Hansen Award for Sports Excellence at the annual OCU Sports Spectacular dinner and auction 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd Street in Oklahoma City. The Abe Lemons/Paul Hansen Award honors an individual…
Fall 2014 Athletic Director’s List
The Fall 2014 Athletic Director’s List names169 student-athletes for achieving a 3.0 grade point average. Eighty nine had at least a 3.50 GPA, while 17 made a 4.0 or better. The 169 students averaged at a 3.132 GPA for the semester. “Balancing the rigors of academic requirements and athletic competition requires commitment, perseverance and time management,” Athletic…
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.
Christian athletic group works to improve leadership
The university’s chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is working on a new structure and meeting time.
Volleyball team dedicates game to breast cancer awareness
The volleyball team will dedicate their pink-out game in support of breast cancer awareness to a player’s family member.The pink-out game is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, and will be dedicated to senior Kelley Shiel’s grandmother, Sandra Allen, who died of breast cancer at age 71.
Head wrestling coach placed on paid administrative leave
By O’Shaka Robinson, Sports Editor Archie Randall, the head men’s and women’s wrestling coach, was placed on paid administrative leave April 23. Randall and Athletic Director Jim Abbott were unavailable April 24 for comment. Officials cannot discuss the reason for the leave, said Sandy Pantlik, senior director of university communications, in an interview with a…
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.
Officials announce coach’s departure
Athletic director continues search for new men’s basketball coach.
Morrissey to not return as OCU men’s basketball coach
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City University has determined head men’s basketball coach Kevin Morrissey will not return for the 2011-12 season.
OCU to honor Sherri Coale in Sports Spectacular
OKLAHOMA CITY – OCU will honor Oklahoma women’s basketball coach Sherri Coale with the Abe Lemons/Paul Hansen Award for Sports Excellence at the annual OCU Sports Spectacular dinner and auction.
Student recruits for Red Cross
Jake Fox, kinesiology sophomore, will bring back to campus what he has learned from training in Washington D.C.
Free Movie Night hosted Thursdays despite athletic conflicts
Two changes have been made to the Free Movie Night events this semester, according to Jessi Pingel, chief commissioner of Student Activities Council, at last week’s Student Senate meeting.
Athletic officials search for coach replacement
OCU Sports officials are seeking to fill a recently-vacated position. The goal is to appoint a new head volleyball coach by Feb. 1, Athletic Director Jim Abbott said.
Women’s golf coach leaves OCU for Arkansas State
Two-time NAIA coach of the year M.J. Desbiens has resigned as OCU women’s golf coach to become Arkansas State coach. Desbiens guided the Stars to two NAIA championships, a national runner-up finish and three Sooner Athletic Conference titles in three seasons with OCU. Overall, Desbiens directed OCU to 17 tournament victories in 30 starts since…
