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…
Women’s and Men’s Spring 2024 Golf Season Refresher
Oklahoma City University’s men’s and women’s golf teams are in the thick of their Spring schedules and nearing the finish line. Both teams will see their regular season start to wrap up towards the end of April–with both teams concluding their regular season play this week, the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament in Newton, KS, awaits…
Stars Baseball Season Check-In: Conference Play in Full Swing
The Oklahoma City Stars baseball team is now 32 games into their season and after receiving votes in the NAIA Top-25 rankings for the better part of 2 months, they are now ranked #24 in the country. Head Coach Keith Lytle’s squad has a 22-12 overall record with an 8-4 record in Sooner Athletic Conference…
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…
New Athletic Trainers work to build positive culture
One of the most significant changes Oklahoma City University Athletics has seen in the past year is the mantle of OCU Athletics Trainers being taken up by Kylee Warne and Mackenna Noland. Noland and Warne were hired after the departure of the previous Athletic Trainers, along with Paige Carman who has since moved on to…
Are OCU athletics starting to lose their edge?
Oklahoma City University boasts about being the “Home of Champions” holding 73 national titles, 3 NAIA Learfield Cups, several Sooner Athletic Conference Championships and a streak of at least one national championship won for the past twenty-eight years. These 73 titles raise OCU above not only their thirty-six Oklahoma peers, with the closest school in…
OCU Athletics prepares to wrap up 2020-21 season
OCU Athletics is nearing the end of an unprecedented season.
Volleyball wins fifth consecutive SAC championship
The OCU volleyball team was named Sooner Athletic Conference champions for the fifth year in a row.
OCU soccer players win all-SAC acclaim
Seven OCU soccer players recently won individual Sooner Athletic Conference awards and made the all-SAC teams.
Star setter makes OCU volleyball history
An OCU volleyball player recently secured a national title and two conference titles.
Canceled games, spectator limits define year of sports
OCU Athletics dealt with the effects of COVID-19 for a full year.
OCU brings back alumnus to coach teams after Harvey’s retirement
The men and women’s soccer teams have a new coach following a 34-year legacy with the previous coach.
Opinion: How to support restaurants while isolating
Columnist Hope Melton gives advice on how to support local businesses.
Cheerleader nominated for ‘prestigious’ athletic award
An OCU cheerleader is a nominee for the Dr. Leroy Walker Champion of Character Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
OCU vs. JBU Highlights
The OCU Women’s Basketball team faced John Brown University in the Freede Health and Wellness Center on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.
Wrestler makes women’s wrestling history by going undefeated
Students may have to do a double take when seeing a student walk around campus in Spider-Man socks with a Spider-Man lunch box. Don’t worry, it’s not Spiderman: but Emily Webster, senior wrestler, is a superhero of another kind.
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.
Athletic officials name new volleyball coach
OKLAHOMA CITY – OCU has selected Nikki Dieball as its new volleyball coach.
Stars swarm Oklahoma Christian in 94-55 win
OKLAHOMA CITY – OCU continued to cruise through its schedule unbeaten they drubbed Oklahoma Christian 94-55 in the Backyard Brawl on Saturday night at Abe Lemons Arena.
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…
