Cory Conzemius, the men’s and women’s head rowing coach has only been at OCU since the Fall of 2021 but has already made strides for himself. Conzemius was asked to lead the United States in the World University Games where both Men’s and Women’s teams garnered awards. The men’s 8+ and women’s 2 were both…
Rower breaks second record, looks to championship
An OCU rower is now a two-time world record holder.
Freshman rower breaks rowing world record
An OCU rower recently broke a world record.
Rower nominated for international award
An OCU student was a finalist for an international award.
Rowing team hires alumnus as new men’s, women’s coach
OCU alumnus Hadzo Habibovic was selected as the new coach for the men’s and women’s rowing teams.
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.
Rowing Team Senior Named Top Collegiate Finisher
The rowing team competed in the women’s championship singles race Saturday, in the 50th Head of the Charles on the Charles River in Boston, and senior Liz Mathews became the top collegiate finisher. Mathews turned in a time of 21 minutes and 30.530 seconds in the 4,800 meter race. She finished in 20th place in…
OCU competes in Head of the Oklahoma Regatta
Senior Leigh Smith, Junior Bekah Wade, Senior Liz Matthews, and Senior Kayla Yraceburu compete in the Women’s Open 4x race Oct. 5 on the Oklahoma River during the Head of the Oklahoma regatta.
On the Town: what to do this weekend in OKC 10/3
By Lauren Matheny, Web Editor Get off campus this weekend and enjoy the first weekend of fall weather in Oklahoma City! Friday, Oct. 3 -The Oklahoma Regatta Festival: 6 to 10 p.m., Oct. 2-5 in the Boathouse District. The five day event celebrates rowing, kayaking, dragon boating and more on the Oklahoma River. Events will include…
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.
Rowing team prepares for Oklahoma Regatta
The Oklahoma Regatta Festival returns Oct. 2-6 to the Oklahoma River.
The men’s and women’s rowing teams are set to compete in regatta events.
Men’s rowing team prepares for upcoming season, regatta festival
By Joe Shulberg, Sports Writer After a summer of training and competing, the men’s rowing team is ready for a new season. Senior captain Matt Maddamma, along with juniors Jackson Anderson and Matt Mahon, represented Team USA for the U23 World Championships in Linz, Austria, where they earned a 19th-place finish in the Men’s Lightweight…
Rowers create student Rotary Club chapter
By Elisa Regulski Rotaract, a student professional organization, has started a new chapter on OCU’s campus. Rotaract is one of several organizations partnered with Rotary Club, an international service organization. Rotaract is targeted toward young professionals ages 18- 30. OCU’s chapter works with Oklahoma City’s Club 29, the largest club in Rotary International. “It’s a…
Team of faculty, staff takes to the water
Faculty and staff have been spotted on the river as part of the Riversport Corporate Rowing League of Oklahoma City.
Officials anticipate boathouse opening
When the Devon Boathouse is christened during the Head of the Oklahoma Regatta next month, it is expected to be the most advanced training facility in the world for the sports of rowing and canoe/kayak, according to coaches and sports scientists.
