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Southwestern Hires Thurman

Wayland Baptist University basketball coach Todd Thurman has resigned to take the head coaching post at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Read more..

OCU Women Repeat

The Oklahoma City women's golf team successfully defended its national championship in Indiana Read more.

Stars Win Men's Golf Title

For the fifth time in six years, Oklahoma City has captured the national championship in men's golf Read more.

Bell, Andrew Win Softball Honors

St. Gregory’s University’s Sharon Bell and Michelle Andrew gave the Lady Cavaliers an Aussie freshmen sweep of both Sooner Athletic Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week honors for May 1-7. Andrew, a freshman outfielder from Perth, Australia, batted .583 (7-12) for the week with three RBI, three runs and two doubles in leading SGU to the SAC Softball Tournament title. Bell, also a freshman from Perth, picked up the win in all three games and notched a single season NAIA record 383 strikeouts. She had a 1.75 ERA for the week.

Imwalle, Ryan Earn Weekly Honors

Matt Imwalle of Oklahoma City University and Chris Ryan of Oklahoma Baptist University have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Pitcher and Player of the Week for May 1-7. Imwalle, a senior third baseman from Redding, Calif., hit .471 (8-17) with a home run, three doubles, six runs and six RBI to lead the Stars to the SAC Tournament title. Ryan, a senior from Spring, Texas, was 2-0 in the SAC Tournament with a 0.75 earned run average. He allowed one earned run in the an 8-1 win over Wayland Baptist and then held 10th-ranked Lubbock Christian to two unearned runs over five innings on two days rest. He had 11 strikeouts and allowed seven hits in 12 innings of work.

All-Conference Team Announced

The All-SAC Baseballand All-SAC Softball teams were announced Saturday.

SAC Baseball Pairings Released

The SAC Baseball Tournament begins in Lubbock Wednesday. For the quickest results, check the LCU page devoted to the tournament here.

SAC Softball Pairings Announced

The 2006 SAC Softball Tournament begins Friday at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.

JBU's Burns to Retire

Longtime athletic director Robert Burns is retiring and will be succeded by Robyn Gordon Read more.

Frizell Wins SAC Honors

Southern Nazarene freshman Andrea Frizell became the second player this season to earn both Pitcher and Player of the Week honors in the same week, with Frizell gaining the honors for April 24-30. The only other player to do so was USAO’s Dana Askins, seven weeks ago. Frizell, who hails from Purcell, Okla., wins the final awards of the season and has been Pitcher of the Week a league-best four times. Frizell was 3-0 on the week with a 0.65 earned run average with 33 strikeouts in 22.1 innings of work. She also hit .357 for the week with an .857 slugging percentage, clouting two home runs and a double while driving home eight in four games. She also had two runs and a game-sealing grand slam in the eighth inning at Oklahoma Baptist.

Cole Captures NAIA Walker Award

John Brown University All-American Brandon Cole was named the NAIA's Dr. Leroy Walker Champion of Character for 2006. Read more.

Pelton, Imwalle Collect Baseball Honors

Raymond Pelton of Lubbock Christian University and Matt Imwalle of Oklahoma City University have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Pitcher and Player of the Week for April 17-23. Imwalle, a senior third baseman from Redding, Calif., homered in all four OCU games last week and led the Stars to a 4-0 week, including a sweep of 23rd-ranked Oklahoma Baptist that gave OCU the regular season title. He batted .727 (8-11) with two doubles, five home runs and 10 RBI. Pelton, a junior pitcher from Carslbad, N.M., tossed a two-hit shutout with seven strikeouts against Northwestern Oklahoma State. He carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning.

Stars Sweep SAC Softball Honors

Oklahoma City swept the Sooner Athletic Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week honors for April 17-23 with Dasha Shembereva and Kate Beasley winning the honors. Beasley, a senior left fielder from Norman, batted .571 (12-21) with three doubles, a triple, seven RBI and seven runs in leading the Stars to a 7-0 week. Shembereva, a junior pitcher from Moscow, Russia, was 6-0 in the circle for OCU, allowing no earned runs in 34 innings. She tossed one-hitters against Oklahoma Christian and Columbia College, finishing the week with 39 strikeouts.

Cruz, Dominguez Take SAC Baseball Honors

Wayland Baptist University’s Richard Cruz and Lubbock Christian University’s Armando Dominguez have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Pitcher and Player of the Week for April 10-16. Cruz, a junior pitcher from Avondale, Ariz., held second-ranked Oklahoma Baptist to one run through 4.1 innings to pick up an extra-inning win on Saturday. He had a perfect ERA in 5.1 innings of work for the week. Dominguez, a freshman infielder from Presidio, Texas, batted .667 (6-9) with six runs, four home runs and 10 runs batted in to lead Lubbock Christian to a 4-0 week. He carried a 2.222 slugging percentage for the week and had a grand slam to help erase a seven-run deficit in one inning against St. Gregory’s.

Freshmen Frizell, Boyer Earn Honors

For the second time this season, freshmen have been named the Sooner Athletic Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week awards Oklahoma Baptist catcher Jayme Boyer and Southern Nazarene pitcher Andrea Frizell won the award for April 10-16 after both also won the awards in the first week. Boyer, a Shawnee product, hit .500 (6-12) for the week with four runs, 1 double, three home runs and eight runs batted in over four games. She established a new single-season OBU record with her SAC-leading 11th home run and carried a 1.333 slugging average for the week. Frizell, a right-hander from Purcell, allowed two runs, both unearned, in claiming two wins over No. 23 Texas Wesleyan, Northwood and Northwestern Oklahoma State. She had 45 strikeouts for the week against five walks in 30 innings.

Stars Sweep SAC Baseball Honors

Oklahoma City University’s Tyler Kelsey and Ryan Rachal have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Pitcher and Player of the Week for April 3-9. Kelsey, a sophomore pitcher from Edmond, was 2-0 for the week, including a 10-4 win over second-ranked California Baptist. He fanned nine hitters in 8.3 innings of work for the week. Rachal, a junior left-fielder from Norman, led OCU to a 4-0 week with a .667 batting average (10-15) with three home runs, six RBI, nine runs scored and a slugging percentage of 1.400.

OCU Sweeps SAC Softball Honors

Oklahoma City University’s Dasha Shembereva and Ursula Lundberg have been named the Sooner Athletic Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week awards for April 3-9. Shembereva, a junior pitcher from Moscow, Russia, picked up five wins in six decisions with a 0.50 earned run average. She struck out 30 batters in 41.2 innings of work. She leads the NAIA with 29 wins. Lundberg, a senior first baseman/designated player from Adelaide, Australia, hit .474 and slugged .684 with a home run, eight RBI and two runs in OCU’s 5-1 week, which included two wins against No. 8 USAO.

Jeffress, Schenck Win SAC Baseball Honors

Todd Jeffress of Wayland Baptist and Alex Schenck of Oklahoma Baptist have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Pitcher and Player of the Week for March 27-April 2. Jeffress, a sophomore from Plainview, Texas, held Southern Nazarene to one unearned run for a perfect earned run average on the week. He fanned eight in seven innings of work, walked four and allowed three hits in WBU’s 3-1 win. Schenck, a senior second baseman from Amarillo, Texas, batted .556 with two doubles and two home runs for a 1.000 slugging percentage. He drove home 12 runs and scored 11 in four games and stole four bases.

Hair, McLaughlin Earn SAC Baseball Honors

Jeff McLaughlin of Oklahoma City University and D.J. Hair of Southern Nazarene University have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Pitcher and Player of the Week for March 20-26. McLaughlin, a senior from Sapulpa, Okla., tossed a three-hit shutout in a 7-0 win over Wayland Baptist, striking out eight in the complete-game, seven-inning effort. Hair, a senior center fielder from Riverside, Calif., drove home 11 runs in three games in leading Southern Nazarene to two wins over sixth-ranked Lubbock Christian. He homered in all three games, including a grand slam in SNU’s 10-7 loss. He batted .417 for the week with a double, three home runs and a 1.250 slugging percentage.

Frizell, Calvert Gain Softball Honors

Andrea Frizell of Southern Nazarene and Cat Calvert of Oklahoma City University have been named the Sooner Athletic Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week awards for March 27- April 2. Frizell, a freshman from Purcell, was 4-0 on the week with two saves and an earned run average of 0.99. She had shut-out wins against Mid-America Christian, Oklahoma Baptist and East Central, striking out 45 batters and allowing 17 hits and six walks in 29 innings of work. Calvert, a junior catcher from Grand Prairie, Texas, became the first recorded NAIA player to hit two grand slams in a game. She hit .294 for the week with two home runs, 12 RBI, two doubles and a slugging percentage of .765 in leading the Stars past eighth-ranked USAO and Oklahoma Christian for a 4-0 week.

Bell, Lundberg Share Softball Honors

Sharon Bell of St. Gregory’s University and Ursula Lundberg of Oklahoma City University have taken the Sooner Athletic Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week awards for March 20-26. Bell, a freshman from Perth, Australia, allowed one unearned run over 18.1 innings in leading the Lady Cavaliers to the Avila Tournament championship. She was 3-0 in the pitchers circle with a save in four appearances and struck out 31 batters against nine walks and seven hits. Lundberg, a senior from Adelaide, South Australia, hit .667 for the week with three home runs and 11 RBI in five games at the OCU Classic. She also had four doubles and carried a 1.533 slugging percentage.

All-Conference Teams Released

Brandon Cole of John Brown and Mariam Sy of Oklahoma City head the 2006 All-SAC Basketball Teams.

Gordon, McBride Earn SAC Basketball Honors

Northwestern Oklahoma State’s Brittany McBride and Oklahoma City University’s Lorenzo Gordon are Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for the week of Feb. 13-19. McBride, a junior center from Crescent, Okla., averaged 24.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists to lead the Lady Rangers to wins over USAO, Southern Nazarene and St. Gregory’s – Northwestern’s first 3-0 week since joining the SAC. Gordon, a senior forward from St. Louis, Mo., averaged 23.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in leading the Stars to wins over St. Gregory’s, USAO and Southern Nazarene.

Cole Breaks Record; Featured on Sports Center

Brandon Cole broke the college basketball record for career three-pointers with his 517th on Thursday night. For his effort, he was listed No. 2 on ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10. See the video (provided courtesy of Oklahoma Christian).

Keoppel, Harkins Win Baseball Awards

Michael Harkins of Lubbock Christian University and Trey Keoppel of Southern Nazarene University have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week for Feb. 13-19. Harkins, a senior outfielder from Cedar Park, Texas, batted .429 with a 1.286 slugging percentage, two home runs and five RBI as the Chaps swept Texas-Permian Basin. Keoppel, a senior right-hander from Bethany, Okla., held Rogers State to one unearned run on three hits, while fanning 11 in SNU’s 2-1 win.

Rhoades, Madden Earn Baseball Honors

Brian Madden of Southern Nazarene and Chad Rhoades of Oklahoma Baptist have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week for Feb. 6-12. Madden, a junior catcher/first baseman from Bethany, batted .750 for the week with three doubles and six RBI in leading the Crimson Storm to a 6-0 week. He had a hit in nine consecutive at bats and had two four-hit games. Rhoades, a senior from Bowie, Texas, blanked ninth-ranked Lubbock Christian on four singles, striking out eight with one walk in the Hardin-Simmons Invitational.

Benson, Farris Capture SAC Honors

Oklahoma Christian University’s Katie Farris and Oklahoma Baptist University’s Frank Benson are Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for the week of Feb. 6-12. Farris, a 6-2, junior forward from Andrews, Texas, averaged 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in leading the Lady Eagles to wins at No. 22 Lubbock Christian and Wayland Baptist. Her two three-pointers against LCU keyed a late rally after OC trailed by 15 at the half. Benson, a 6-5, senior forward from Houston, Texas, averaged 26 points and 9.5 rebounds in wins at USAO and at home against Northwestern Oklahoma State. He scored 40 points against the Drovers.

Cole Sets SAC Scoring Record

Brandon Cole of John Brown University improved his already illustrious career by breaking the Sooner Athletic Conference scoring record Saturday night on the home court of the previous record holder. Read more...

Chaps Sweep Baseball Honors

Lubbock Christian University closer David Wasylak and first baseman Zach Barnard gave the Chaparrals of the Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Pitcher and Player of the Week honors – the first of the season. Wasylak, a junior right-hander from Boston, Mass., collected two saves in helping the Chaps to two wins against 14th-ranked LSU-Shreveport. He had one strikeout in each appearance and allowed no hits or runs. Barnard, a senior from Lubbock, was 5-of-12 for the week with home runs in all three LCU games. He had a 1.333 slugging percentage with two doubles and three home runs and drove home six runs for the week.

Sy, Gordon Earn Player of the Week Honors

Oklahoma City University’s Lorenzo Gordon and Mariam Sy are Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5. Gordon, a 6-7 senior forward from St. Louis, Mo., averaged 28.5 points and 10 rebounds in leading Oklahoma City past No. 20 Oklahoma Christian and No. 4 Oklahoma Baptist for the week. Sy, a 6-4 senior center from Mali, West Africa, averaged 25 points and 9.5 rebounds against the No. 10 Lady Eagles and No. 24 Lady Bison.

Player of the Week Awards Go to Morgan, Gordon

Oklahoma City University’s Lorenzo Gordon and Southern Nazarene University’s Jamie Morgan have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for the week of Jan. 23-29. Gordon, a 6-7 senior forward from St. Louis, Mo., averaged 24 points and 6.5 rebounds in leading the Stars to a sweep in West Texas against No. 11 Wayland Baptist and Lubbock Christian, moving OCU into sole possession of first place in the SAC standings. Morgan, a 6-0 senior forward from Amarillo, Texas, averaged 24.5 point points per game for the week, including 22 points in a road upset of 24th-ranked Oklahoma Baptist.

Martin, Webb Earn Player of the Week Honors

Oklahoma Christian University’s Rachel Martin and Wayland Baptist University’s Kendall Webb have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for the week of Jan. 16-22. Martin, a 5-11 junior forward from Edmond, averaged 17 points and 8 rebounds in leading the Lady Eagles past Lubbock Christian and Wayland Baptist. She had a 22-point, 14-rebound outing against the 20th-ranked Lady Chaps. Webb, a 5-10 junior guard from Amarillo, Texas, scored with three seconds left to lift the Pioneers over 17th-ranked Oklahoma Christian. He averaged 23 points, 4.5 rebounds and three assists per game.

Cole, Sy Earn Player of the Week Honors

John Brown University’s Brandon Cole and Oklahoma City University’s Mariam Sy have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for the week of Jan. 9-15. Brown, a 6-1 senior guard from Hector, Ark., became JBU’s all-time leading scorer during the trip to Texas and tied his own school record with nine three-pointers in an 87-74 win at Lubbock Christian. He averaged 26.5 points, six rebounds and four assists in leading the Golden Eagles to two wins at No. 17 Wayland Baptist and at LCU. Sy, a 6-4 senior from Mali, West Africa, averaged 21.5 points, six rebounds and 2.5 steals in leading OCU to victories over USAO and Southern Nazarene.

OCU to Add Wrestling, Volleyball

Oklahoma City University will add volleyball and wrestling to its athletic department offerings, beginning in 2006-07.

Northwestern Inducting Four

Northwestern Oklahoma State will induct Dr. Yvonne Carmichael, Tommy Griffin, Dustin Miller and Cynthia Garrett Rock into its Athletic Hall of Fame in February. Read more.

Plowden, Benson Named Player of the Week Honors

Oklahoma Baptist University’s Frank Benson and Oklahoma Christian University’s Carlissa Plowden have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for the week of Jan. 2-8. Carlissa Plowden, a 5-10 senior forward from Oklahoma City, Okla., averaged 21 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals in leading 16th-ranked Oklahoma Christian past Northwestern and a road win at No. 5 Oklahoma Baptist. Benson, a senior from Houston, Texas, averaged 22 points, 6.3 rebounds and two steals in leading Oklahoma Baptist past defending national champion John Brown, No. 14 Southern Nazarene and No. 4 Oklahoma Christian.

Cross Country Returns to LCU

Lubbock Christian University, once dominant in cross country, is bringing the sport back to campus. Read more...

Eaton, Patterson Named Player of the Week Honors

Oklahoma Baptist University’s Tabetha Eaton and Lubbock Christian University’s Dustin Patterson have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for the week of Dec. 26-Jan. 1. Eaton, a senior guard from Chickasha, Okla., set a school record with 18 free throws and led OBU with 24 points in a 78-65 win at Texas Wesleyan. Patterson, a 6-2 senior guard from Lubbock, Texas, led the Chaparrals to wins over Sul Ross State and Adams State, averaging 22 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He was averaging 10 points heading into the week.

Goss, Hurd Named Player of the Week Honors

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Erin Goss and Oklahoma Baptist University’s Julius Hurd have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for the week of Dec. 12-18. Goss, a senior post from Alva, shot 67 percent and scored 28 points – the highest total this season by any Northwestern players – while bringing down a dozen rebounds to go with three assists, a block and a steal in a 71-67 loss to Hastings. Julius Hurd, a 6-6 junior forward from Dallas, Texas, had 17 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, a blocked shot and a steal while shooting 62 percent from the field in OBU’s 94-75 win over Friends.

Sy, Freeman Collect Player of the Week Honors

Southern Nazarene University’s Brent Freeman and Oklahoma City University’s Mariam Sy have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for the week of Dec. 5-11. Freeman, a 6-4 junior forward from Wichita, Kan., averaged 20.5 points, 13 rebounds and three assists in leading the Crimson Storm to wins over Mid-America Christian and Oklahoma Wesleyan. He shot 67 percent from the field and had 29 points against OWU and pulled down 15 caroms in the MACU contest. Sy, a 6-4 senior center from Mali, West Africa, scored 34 points and had 14 rebounds and two steals to lead the Stars past sixth-ranked Houston Baptist, 78-69.

Bridges, Silva Earn Player of the Week Honors

Wayland Baptist University’s Nate Bridges and Oklahoma City University’s Paty Silva have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for the week of Nov. 28-Dec. 4. Silva, a 5-10, senior forward from Sao Paulo, Brazil, scored 17 points and had 10 rebounds, three assists and four steals to lead Oklahoma City past fourth-ranked Union, 66-63. Bridges, a 6-6 senior from Levelland, Texas, averaged 12.5 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, and 3.5 blocks and steals as Wayland Baptist went 1-1 on the week with an overtime loss to fourth-ranked Robert Morris College and a 77-59 win over Trevecca Nazarene, handing TNU its first loss of the season.

Drew, Castillo Named Players of the Week

Oklahoma Baptist University’s Dilenny Castillo and Oklahoma City University’s Dawud Drew have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Women’s and Men’s Basketball Players of the Week, respectively, for the week of Nov. 21-27. Castillo, a 5-10 junior forward from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, averaged 20 points, 9 rebounds, 3.3 steals and two assists in leading the Lady Bison to a 3-0 week. Castillo had 23 points and five steals against No. 20 Columbia College and closed the week with 24 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and four steals in a win over Lindenwood. Drew, a 6-4 senior guard from Jersey City, N.J., averaged 23 points, 8.5 rebounds, three steals and 2.5 assists in leading OCU past Arkansas Baptist and No. 19 Houston Baptist. Drew had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds against HBU.

Eaton, Benson Named Players of the Week

Oklahoma Baptist University’s Frank Benson and Tabetha Eaton have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Player of the Week honors, for the week of Nov. 14-20. Eaton, a 5-9 senior guard from Chickasha, scored 20 points and matched a career high with 10 rebounds and three steals to lead Oklahoma Baptist past Central Christian 77-50. Benson, a 6-5 senior forward from Houston, Texas, averaged 24.3 points and 9.3 rebounds in leading the Bison past Mid-America Christian (89-71), Central Oklahoma (80-75) and Arkansas Baptist (102-68). He had a personal best 18 rebounds against ABC.

Benson, Sy Named Players of the Week

Oklahoma Baptist University’s Frank Benson and Oklahoma City University’s Mariam Sy have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Player of the Week honors, for the week of Nov. 7-13. Sy, a 6-4 senior center from Mali, West Africa, averaged 23.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and five steals as OCU went 3-0 for the week with victories over Central Oklahoma, Hastings (Neb.) and Doane (Neb.), the latter two being teams in the NAIA Division II Top 10. Benson, a 6-5 senior forward from Houston, Texas, averaged 38 points and 7.5 rebounds for the week. He scored 49 points in OBU’s win over East Central in a game in which he was one point and one free throw (21-26) shy of two school records. The Bison defeated ECU 85-79 and Central Bible 85-56. He shot 73 percent from the field, including 3-of-3 from long range.

John Brown Heads All-Conference Soccer

John Brown women's soccer had five players named All-Conference, including MVP Nikki Ganter and Coach of the Year Joe Thoma. Oklahoma Baptist's Katya Arruda was Offensive Player of the Year, Oklahoma City's Erika Garbrecht was Defensive Player of the Year and OCU's Zoe Barratt was Newcomer of the Year. See the 2005 All-SAC Women's Soccer Team.

Harris, Sy Named Players of the Week

Keith Harris of Oklahoma Christian and Mariam Sy of Oklahoma City University are the initial winners of the Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Player of the Week honors, for the week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6. Sy, a 6-4 senior center from Mali, West Africa, scored 30 points and had 16 rebounds, three assists and four steals while shooting 70 percent from the field in a 107-42 rout of Huston-Tillotson College. Harris, a 6-5 junior forward from Houston, Texas, scored 29 points and had 12 rebounds, four assists and a steal in a 99-87 win for the Eagles over Arkansas Baptist College.

OBU, OC Gain Cross County Crowns

The Oklahoma Baptist men won the SAC and Region VI titles Saturday in Shawnee after the Oklahoma Christian Lady Eagles ended OBU's seven-year stranglehold on the SAC and Region.

SNU Dominates All-SAC Men's Soccer

Southern Nazarene University collected most of the top awards and placed five players on the First Team of the All-Sooner Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Team. Ranked fourth in the nation and undefeated entering Tuesday’s conference semifinal match, Southern Nazarene is coached by Coach of the Year Mark Persson. SNU’s Dominique Nayaga, a junior from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, was named Offensive MVP with 13 goals and eight assists this season. David Eguren, an SNU sophomore from Houston, Texas, logged seven shutouts and a 0.7 goals allowed per game average in collecting Goalkeeper of the Year honors. Jeffrey Darkwah, a Crimson Storm freshman from Toronto, Ont., was named Newcomer of the Year, scoring 11 goals on the year. Jonathan Oman of the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma broke up the SNU sweep, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Brown, Trudgian Win SAC Honors

Oklahoma City’s Ryan Trudgian and Oklahoma Christian’s Kristin Brown have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 24-30. Trudgian, a sophomore forward from St. Austell, England, scored two goals in OCU’s 4-3 win over Southwestern Oklahoma State and then added a goal and an assist in leading the Stars past John Brown, 3-2. Kristin Brown, who is the Player of the Week for the third time this season, recorded two goals in a 4-3 win over Southern Nazarene and one goal in a 2-0 win over USAO. This week’s Player of the Week awards are the last of the season.

Nayaga, Hendrickson Earn SAC Honors

Oklahoma Baptist’s Hilary Hendrickson and Southern Nazarene’s Dominique Nayaga have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 17-23. Nayaga, a junior forward from Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, played a part in every goal as the Crimson Storm knocked off ninth-ranked Oklahoma Baptist and seventh-ranked Park. Against OBU, Nayaga had two goals and two assists and scored a goal and had an assists against Park. Hendrickson, a freshman from Chelsea, Okla., scored a goal in OBU’s win over Southern Nazarene and added a goal and an assist in the Lady Bison’s victory over St. Gregory’s.

Oklahoma Christian Tops Both SAC Polls

The SAC Preseason Coaches' Basketball Polls are out and the women's favorite is not Southern Nazarene or Oklahoma City. Read on...

Nayaga, Childers Capture Weekly Honor

Oklahoma Christian’s Megan Childers and Southern Nazarene’s Dominique Nayaga have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 10-16. Nayaga, a junior forward from Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, scored two goals in a 2-0 win over St. Gregory’s and three goals in a 5-3 win over No. 21 Oklahoma City. Childers, a senior forward from Oklahoma City, had two goals and an assist in the Lady Eagles’ 5-2 win over Newman University.

Comtois, Nikkel Selected for Weekly Honors

Chelsea Comtois of Northwestern Oklahoma State and Brady Nikkel of Oklahoma Christian were named Sooner Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 3-9. Comtois, a freshman midfielder from Dallas, Texas, had a goal in each of Northwestern's games - a win over St. Gregory's and a tie at Oklahoma Christian. Nikkel, a junior forward from Topeka, had three goals in two assists in two games for the Eagles as they tied Oklahoma City and topped Texas Wesleyan.

OBU's Oliveira, OC's Brown Claim Player of the Week Honors

Oklahoma Christian’s Kristin Brown and Oklahoma Baptist’s Adauto Oliveira have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Players of the Week for Sept. 26-Oct. 2. Oliveira, a sophomore midfielder from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, scored two goals and added an assist in OBU’s 3-1 Sooner Athletic Conference victory over Oklahoma Christian. Brown, a sophomore forward from Yukon, becomes this year’s first two-time Player of the Week honoree. She had a goal in the Lady Eagles’ 5-0 win over St. Gregory’s and then scored both goals in a 2-0 win over previously unbeaten Oklahoma Baptist.

SNU Named Practice Home of NBA Hornets

The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets of the NBA have selected Southern Nazarene's Sawyer Center as its practice facility. Read on

Crawford, Pare Named Players of the Week

Oklahoma City University’s Jennifer Crawford and Southern Nazarene University’s Harouna Pare have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Players of the Week for Sept. 18-24. Crawford, a sophomore forward from Owasso, played a part in all three goals in Oklahoma City’s 3-0 win over Texas A&M International, with a goal and two assists for four points. Pare, a 5-10 sophomore from Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, had seven goals and an assist in leading Southern Nazarene to a 3-0 week. Pare had three goals against Bethany (Kan.) and two each against Texas Wesleyan and Texas A&M International. His assist came again TAMIU. The Sooner Athletic Conference includes 10 teams from three states.

Campos, Brown Selected Players of the Week

Oklahoma Baptist University’s Pablo Campos and Oklahoma Christian’s Kristin Brown were named Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Players of the Week. Campos, a junior forward from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recorded two goals and an assist OBU’s 5-2 win over College of the Southwest and added two more goals in a 4-2 loss to fourth-ranked Azusa Pacific. Brown, a sophomore forward from Yukon, led the Lady Eagles to a 2-1 win over USAO, scoring both goals in the game.

Eguren, Oury Earn Soccer Honors

Southern Nazarene goalkeeper David Eguren and Oklahoma Baptist midfielder Autumn Oury have been named Sooner Athletic Conference men’s and women’s Soccer Player of the Week for Aug. 29-Sept. 4. Eguren, a sophomore from Houston, Texas, recorded 13 saves in a 4-0 shutout over 21st-ranked Mid-Continent College. Oury, a junior from Chicago, Ill., scored three goals and added an assist as OBU tied Texas A&M International and defeated Mary Hardin-Baylor. Oury scored both of OBU goals in the 2-2 tie and had a goal and an assist against UMHB in a 3-1 win. Oury also scored a goal against Oral Roberts in a contest the Lady Bison led 1-0 before the game was halted in the 67th minute due to lightning.

OCU Tabs Edmission for Women's Post

Oklahoma City University named Rob Edmisson head coach of the women's basketball team. He served three years as an assistant at Oklahoma State University. Read on

Crabaugh Named NAIA Coach of the Year

The NAIA has named Denney Crabaugh, Oklahoma City University head baseball coach, the 2005 Rawlings-NAIA Baseball Coach of the Year. Crabaugh will be recognized in January at the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) National Convention in Chicago. Read on

Stars Capture SAC Cup

Oklahoma City earned its third consecutive SAC Cup. Read on

Stars Bring Home Baseball Banner

Oklahoma City claimed its first ever NAIA National Championship in baseball. Read on

OBU's Brown, Kaumba Capture Top Honors

Oklahoma Baptist's Pat Brown and Mirriam Kaumba earned Most Valuable Athlete honors at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with multiple championships and national records Read on.

OCU Captures Women's Golf Glory

OCU dominated the field in winning the 2005 NAIA Women's Golf National Championship. Emily Albrekston won the individual title. Read on

OC's Decker Wins Liston Award

Junior All-American Lauren Decker of Oklahoma Christian has been named the women's NAIA Emil S. Liston Award winner for 2005. Read on

All-SAC Softball Announced

Okahoma City catcher Cat Calvert and USAO Pitcher Dana Askins head the 2005 All-Conference Softball Team. Click Here for the All-Conference list.

All-SAC Baseball Announced

Okahoma City first baseman Nick Klusaw heads the 2005 All-Conference Baseball Team. Click Here for the All-Conference list.

OCU Tabs Harper Men's Basketball Coach

Oklahoma City University athletics director Jim Abbott announced the hiring of Ray Harper as the Stars men's basketball coach. Harper comes to OCU after a nine-year stint as the head coach at Kentucky Wesleyan College, in Owensboro, Ky.

Peguero, Herrera Gain Baseball Honors

Felix Peguero of Oklahoma Baptist and John Herrera of Lubbock Christian have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week for March 21-27. Peguero, a senior outfielder from Riverdale, Md., batted .500 for the week with three home runs, 11 RBI and seven runs scored. He averaged 4.2 runs scored or driven in per game in the four-game week for the Bison, which included a 12-2 win at No. 6 Oklahoma City. Herrera, a junior pitcher from Redlands, Calif., was 1-0 on the week with a 1.29 earned run average. He allowed one hit and one run in an 11-1 win over St. Gregory’s and had a two-strike out inning against Hardin-Simmons. He had 13 strikeouts in seven innings.

Askins, Darmstadt Pick Up Softball Honors

Sandra Darmstadt of Oklahoma Christian and Dana Askins of Science & Arts of Oklahoma have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week for March 21-27. Darmstadt, a freshman outfielder from Lewisville, Texas, batted .750 for the week with three runs, two home runs and eight RBI in two SAC wins at Southern Nazarene. Askins, a junior from Moore, claimed wins in both ends of a double header at Oklahoma Baptist. She tossed a one-hitter in the first game and tossed 4.2 innings of scoreless relief to win the second game. She had a 0.00 Era in 11.2 innings with 19 strikeouts.

John Brown Captures NAIA Championship

John Brown continued its remarkable run, claiming the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Championship with a 10-point win over Azusa Pacific. Read on.

Nitz Named SAC Softball Player of the Week

Cathy Nitz of Oklahoma Baptist has been named Sooner Athletic Conference Softball Player of the Week for March 14-20. Nitz, a junior from Dewey, batted .625 for the week with four RBI in two games, leading OBU to a split at NCAA Division II Ouachita Baptist. There were no nominations for SAC Pitcher of the Week.

Imwalle, Woolard, Capture Baseball Honors

Matt Imwalle of Oklahoma City University and Tabor Woolard of Oklahoma Baptist University have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week for March 7-13. Imwalle, a junior third baseman from Redding, Calif., ripped seven home runs, drove in 13 runs and scored eight times while batting .636 in four OCU wins. He had a 2.545 slugging percentage for the week. Woolard, a senior from San Antonio, Texas, threw a perfect game against Peru State and followed that up with a three-hit shutout over Northwestern Oklahoma State. He was unscored upon in 14 innings of work, going 2-0.

Calvert, Howard Take Weekly Softball Honors

Cat Calvert of Oklahoma City and Ashley Howard of Oklahoma Baptist have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week for March 7-13. Calvert, a sophomore second baseman from Grand Prairie, Texas, batted .563 with three home runs, six RBI and four runs scored, leading the Stars to a 4-1 week. She had two home runs in one inning against Southern Nazarene and had a 1.125 slugging percentage for the week. Howard, a freshman from Garden Grove, Calif., logged three shutouts in going 3-0 for the week. All three wins came at the expense of Oklahoma Wesleyan.

Merrill, Hays Top Men's Basketball Honor Roll

Oklahoma Christian's Jarred Merrill and Coach Dan Hays have been named 2004-05 SAC Player and Coach of the Year. Check out the All-Conference Team Here.

Sangare, Jones Take Top Honors Among SAC Women

Oklahoma City Coach Janell Jones is SAC Women's Basketball Coach of the Year while OCU's Sangare takes the Player of the Year Award. Check out the All-Conference Team Here.

SAC Tournaments Updated

The SAC Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments begin at Oklahoma Baptist University Thursday for the Men and Friday for the Women. The bracket was changed as USAO was incorrectly awarded the seventh seed. St. Gregory's is the correct seventh seed and USAO is the eighth.

Rones, Taylor Named SAC Softball Players of the Week

Ashley Taylor of Northwestern Oklahoma State and Sandralina Rones of Oklahoma Baptist University have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher and Player of the Week for Feb. 14-20. Taylor, a sophomore from Delta, B.C., was 2-0 for the week with a 0.58 earned run average and 14 strikeouts in 12 innings. She shut out Kansas Wesleyan and claimed a 9-1 win over York College. For the week she allowed six hits, including five singles. Rones, junior shortstop from Pittsburg, Calif., batted .500 for the week with two home runs, four RBI and a slugging percentage of 1.250, leading OBU to a 2-1 week that included two wins at East Central and a loss at Oklahoma State.

Andrews, Simms Take Baseball Honors

Ryan Andrews of Southern Nazarene and Preston Simms have earned Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week honors for. Feb. 14-20. Andrews, a senior outfielder from Missoula, Mont., batted .500 with two doubles, a triple, two home runs and a dozen RBI, leading the Crimson Storm to a 6-2 week. He also stole two bases and scored 10 runs. Simms, a sophomore from Bethany, went 2-0 for the week with wins over Texas Wesleyan and Missouri Valley. He carried a 0.89 earned run average for the week with 10 strikeouts in 10.1 innings of work.

Turney, Cole Named Hoop Players of the Week

Tasha Turney of Oklahoma Christian and Brandon Cole of John Brown were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Feb. 14-20. Turney, a 5-11 forward from Medford, Okla., was 18-of-21 from the field for the week, shooting 85.7 percent in wins over Wayland Baptist and No. 24 Lubbock Christian. She averaged 23.5 points, five rebounds and 2.5 steals for the week. Cole tied his own JBU record with nine three-pointers against St. Gregory’s. A 6-1 junior guard from Hector, Ark., Cole is within 13 treys of the SAC career record of 378 held by Jay Mauck of Oklahoma Christian. Cole averaged 24.5 points and six rebounds for the week with wins over SGU and No. 23 Oklahoma City.

Ledbetter and DeLeon Earn Baseball Honors

Grant Ledbetter of Southern Nazarene and Chasen DeLeon of Wayland Baptist have earned Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Pitcher and Player of the Week honors for. Feb. 6-13. Ledbetter, a right-handed freshman from Bethany, threw five innings of a combined no-hitter against Hillsdale Freewill Baptist College. He fanned two and allowed one walk in picking up the win. DeLeon, a junior shortstop from Scottsdale, Ariz., batted .875 in a sweep of Texas-Permian Basin. He was 7-for-8 with four runs and five RBI in two games.

Diallo, Snodgrass Capture SAC Hoops Honors

Mouhamadou Diallo and Katie Snodgrass, both of Southern Nazarene University were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Feb. 7-13. Snodgrass, a 5-9 senior guard from Ames, Okla., averaged 17.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists in leading the Crimson Storm to a 3-0 week with wins over No. 12 Oklahoma Christian, St. Gregory’s and John Brown. Diallo, a 6-5 senior forward from Dakar, Senegal, averaged 19 points, 6.3 rebounds and two steals in leading SNU past No. 5 Oklahoma Christian, St. Gregory’s and John Brown. He scored 24 points in the upset of OC.

Klusaw, Ryan Earn Baseball Honors

Nick Klusaw of Oklahoma City University and Chris Ryan of Oklahoma Baptist University have earned Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Pitcher and Player of the Week honors for. Jan. 30-Feb. 5. Klusaw, a senior first baseman from Papillion, Neb., batted .556 with a home run, five runs scored and three batted in to lead the Stars in a three-game weekend road sweep over Northwood, Texas. He slugged .889 for the week. Ryan, a junior from Spring, Texas, tossed four innings of one-hit ball with four strikeouts in a 3-1 win over No. 30 Dakota Wesleyan.

Decker, Merrill Named Players of the Week

Lauren Decker and Jarred Merrill, both of Oklahoma Christian University were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Jan. 30-Feb. 4. Decker, a 5-8 junior guard from Edmond, averaged 20.5 points, 7.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals in leading the Lady Eagles past USAO and St. Gregory’s. Her 25 points against USAO was a season-high. Merrill, a 6-9 senior forward from Abilene, Texas, recorded a career-high 40 points in a win against USAO. He shot 67 percent from the field for the week and averaged 29.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in OC’s 2-0 week.

Sangare, Horner Named Players of the Week

Sadio Sangare of Oklahoma City and James Horner of Lubbock Christian were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Jan. 23-29. Sangare, a 6-2 senior center from Mali, West Africa, averaged 25.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in leading the Stars past Northwestern Oklahoma State and John Brown. She has scored 20 points 14 times this season. Horner, a 6-7 senior forward from Dallas, Texas, averaged 18.5 points, 10 rebounds and two blocked shots to lead the Chaparrals past fourth-ranked Oklahoma Christian and Southern Nazarene.

Doh, Harris Named Players of the Week

Natasha Doh of Oklahoma City and Keith Harris of Oklahoma Christian were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Jan. 16-22. Doh, a 5-9 guard from Oklahoma City, averaged 20. 5points, six steals and 4.5 rebounds and assists in leading the Stars past Wayland Baptist and No. 25 Lubbock Christian. She had an individual season-high nine steals against LCU. Harris, a 6-5 sophomore forward from Houston, Texas, averaged 23.5 points, five rebounds and 6.5 assists and had three blocked shots and two steals in wins over Oklahoma Baptist and No. 25 Northwestern Oklahoma State. He shot 71 percent from the field for the week, including 8-of-11 from three-point range.

Sy, Fears Named Players of the Week

Mariam Sy of Oklahoma City and Jared Fears of Lubbock Christian were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Jan. 9-15. Sy, a 6-5 junior center from Mali, West Africa, averaged 18 points and 11.3 rebounds in leading the Stars to wins over St. Gregory’s, USAO and third-ranked Southern Nazarene. She had 30 points and tied a season individual high with 16 rebounds in the win against SNU. She shot 54 percent from the field and had seven blocks, five assists and three steals for the week. Fears, a 5-10 senior guard from San Antonio, Texas, averaged 22.5 points, five assists, five rebounds and two steals in leading the Chaparrals past John Brown and No. 7 Oklahoma Baptist. He came into the week averaging 17 points per game.

Northwestern Inducts Three

Northwestern Oklahoma State inducted Regi Clark, Ron Hodges and Randy Smith into its athletic Hall of Fame. Read more

Sangare, Diallo Named Players of the Week

Sadio Sangare of Oklahoma City and Mouhamadou Diallo of Southern Nazarene were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Jan. 2-8. Sangare, a 6-2 senior from Mali, West Africa, averaged 30.5 points, nine rebounds and three steals in leading the Stars past No. 14 Oklahoma Christian, 94-62, and No. 6 Oklahoma Baptist, 74-62. She shot 52 percent from the field and 83 percent from the free throw line. It is Sangare’s fourth time to win the award this season. Diallo, a 6-5 senior forward from Dakar, Senegal, averaged 27 points, eight rebounds and 2.5 steals to lead the Crimson Storm. He had 32 points and eight rebounds against St. Gregory’s.

Davis, Ngom Named Players of the Week

DeJuan Davis of Wayland Baptist and Khady Ngom of Southern Nazarene were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Dec. 26-Jan. 1. Davis, a 6-3, junior, guard from Tulsa, scored 34 points and had four rebounds and three assists in an 88-86 win over Texas A&M International. He was 9-of-14 from the field, including 7-of-12 from the three-point arch, and hit 82 percent (9-11) from the free throw line. Ngom, a 5-10 forward from Dakar, Senegal, averaged 29.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in leading the Storm past No. 8 The Master’s, 72-71, and No. 15 Azusa Pacific, 96-85, on a trip to California. She had a career-best 35 points against APU and hit the game-winning free throw against TMU. She was MVP of the GSAC Challenge Tournament with a scoring record of 59 points.

Sangare, Benson Named Players of the Week

Frank Benson of Oklahoma Baptist and Sadio Sangare of Oklahoma City were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Dec. 5-11. Benson, a 6-5 junior forward from Houston, Texas, shot 77 percent from the field and led OBU to a 2-0 week, averaging 21.5 points and two steals. He was 10-for-11 and had 23 points in a 92-62 win over Mid-America Christian and scored 20 points in a 105-76 win over Dallas Christian. Sangare, a 6-2 center from Mali, West Africa, scored a career-high 38 points and had 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals in a 107-63 win at Huston-Tillotson. It is Sangare’s third award this season.

Merrill, Ngom Named Players of the Week

Jarred Merrill of Oklahoma Christian and Khady Ngom of Southern Nazarene were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Nov. 28-Dec. 4. Ngom, a 5-10 junior from Dakar, Senegal, averaged 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals and two assists to lead SNU past Westminster, Utah, and fifth-ranked Houston Baptist. Against HBU, Ngom had 24 points, four steals, six rebounds and three assists. Merrill, a 6-9 senior forward from Abilene, Texas, led the Eagles to a 2-0 week, averaging 26.5 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. He shot 65 percent from the field, including 5-9 from the three-point arc. It is Merrill’s fourth SAC Award in five weeks.

Merrill, Sangare Named Players of the Week

Jarred Merrill of Oklahoma Christian and Sadio Sangare of Oklahoma City were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Nov. 21-27. Sangare, a 6-3 sophomore center from Mali, West Africa, averaged 24 points and 8.5 rebounds in leading the Stars to a 2-0 week. She scored 21 points and had 13 rebounds against Cameron and scored 27 points and had three steals in a four-point win over Central Oklahoma. Merrill, a 6-9 senior forward from Abilene, Texas, led the Eagles to a 3-0 week, averaging 31.3 points and 13 rebounds per game, with double-doubles in each contest. He had 31 points and 14 rebounds against Texas Wesleyan, 24 points and 13 rebounds against No. 15 Houston Baptist, and 39 points and a dozen rebounds against Central Baptist.

Jones, Heins Named Players of the Week

Brandon Jones of Lubbock Christian and Rachel Heins of Oklahoma Baptist have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Nov. 14-20. Jones, a 6-7 senior guard from Wolfforth, Texas, scored 29 points and had four rebounds and five assists in the Chaparrals’ 96-65 win at Eastern New Mexico University. He shot 67 percent from the field, including 5-8 form three-point range, and converted all eight of his free throw attempts. Heins, a 5-10 sophomore forward from Shawnee, Okla., came off the bench to average 18 points and four rebounds to lead OBU to a 3-0 week, including a 61-58 win at No. 13 Columbia College. Heins scored 16 points in that game and posted a career-high 24 points in an 86-52 win over University of the Ozarks. She shot 60 percent from the field for the week.

Former OCU Star Signs Pro Contract

Former OCU Player of the Year Kesha Watson signed a professional basketball contract with the Lubbock Hawks. Read more.

Doh, Merrill Named Players of the Week

Jarred Merrill of Oklahoma Christian and Natasha Doh of Oklahoma City were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Nov. 7-13. Doh, a 5-9 freshman guard from Oklahoma City, scored 24 points and collected 16 rebounds, five assists and six steals in 26 minutes of action in OCU’s 106-30 rout of Texas College. She was 11 of 17 from the field. Merrill, a 6-9 senior forward from Abilene, Texas, led Oklahoma Christian to a 3-0 week with wins over Texas Wesleyan, Mid-America Christian and Barclay. He averaged 26.3 points and 14 rebounds to go with his eight assists, three blocks and one steal. Merrill shot 55 percent from the field and also converted 85 percent of his free throws (23-27).

Merrill, Sangare Named Players of the Week

Jarred Merrill of Oklahoma Christian and Sadio Sangare of Oklahoma City were named Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Players of the Week for Nov. 1-6. Sangare, a 6-3 sophomore center from Mali, West Africa, averaged 23.5 points and 9 rebounds in OCU’s wins over Evangel and Huston-Tillotson, scoring 29 points with 14 rebounds against the latter. Against HTC she tied her second-highest point total and set a personal high for rebounds. Merrill, a 6-9 senior forward from Abilene, Texas, had 34 points and 16 rebounds in OC’s 106-64 rout of Arkansas Baptist. He also had four assists.

Northwestern Dominates All-Conference in Women's Soccer

Northwestern Oklahoma State won the SAC regular season title and the awards rolled in Nov. 5 with Rangers taking Coach of the Year (Steve Barrows), MVP (Sherina Wood), Offensive Player of the Year (Wood) and Defensive Player of the Year (Selina Lamar). 2004 All-Conference Team

OC's Clark Heads All-Conference Team

Matt Clark of Oklahoma Christian heads the 2004 All-SAC Men's Soccer Team as Player of the Year. 2004 All-Conference Team

Bison, Crimson Storm Picked to Win

The Oklahoma Baptist men and the Southern Nazarene women get the nod in the 2004 SAC Coaches Basketball Poll. Read more.

Nayaga, Gay Win Conference Soccer Honors

Northwestern Oklahoma State’s Delydia Gay and Southern Nazarene’s Dominique Nayaga have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 17-23. Gay, a junior goalkeeper from Woodward, Okla., recorded 200 minutes of shutout soccer as the Rangers defeated Southern Nazarene 2-0 and tied Oklahoma City 0-0 in double overtime. She had 12 saves against OCU and eight against Southern Nazarene. Nayaga, a sophomore forward from Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, had two goals and an assist in a 4-0 win over John Brown and a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over USAO for a total of three goals and two assists in two games.

Newland Rediscovers Joy at WBU

Wayland Baptist's Elyse Newland gained more than a basketball scholarship when she went home to Wayland Baptist. Read more

Nikkel, Hunter Win SAC Soccer Honors

Oklahoma Christian’s Brady Nikkel and Northwestern Oklahoma State’s Jenessa Hunter are Sooner Athletic Conference Players of the Week for Oct. 5-9. Nikkel, a sophomore forward from Topeka, Kan., recorded a goal and an assist to lead the Eagles to a 2-2 tie at No. 21 John Brown and then had an assist in a 3-3 tie against St. Gregory’s. Hunter, a freshman midfielder from Lubbock, Texas, scored one goal each in the Rangers’ wins over Bacone (3-1) and USAO (2-0) on seven shots for the week.

OCU to Induct Four

Jim Campbell, Hugh and Virginia Scott and Melissa Sexton will be the newest members in the Oklahoma City University Athletic Hall of Fame, as all four will be honored at the Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on Friday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m., in the Scarab Room in OCU’s Student-Faculty Center. Read More

Clark, Magallon Win SAC Soccer Honors

Oklahoma Baptist University freshman Daniel Magallon and Oklahoma Christian University freshman Matt Clark earned Sooner Athletic Conference and Region VI Soccer Player of the Week honors Monday for the week Sept. 26-Oct. 2. Clark, a forward from Midwest City, had three goals and two assists in leading OC to a pair of wins. Clark had two goals in OC's 2-0 victory over sixth-ranked Southern Nazarene and followed that with a one goal, two assist performance in the Eagles' 5-0 rout of Bacone. Magallon, a freshman forward from Sao Paulo, Brazil, scored three goals in a 6-1 win over Sterling College after debuting for OBU with a two-goal performance in a 4-1 win over McPherson University. Both games were road wins for the OBU women. Magallon had five goals for the road trip.

Hall, Alven Win Weekly Soccer Honors

Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Illisha Hall and Southern Nazarene University's Billy Alven are Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Players of the Week for Sept. 19-25. Hall, a junior defender from Regina, Sask., scored two goals and had an assist in leading the Rangers passed Oklahoma Baptist and Oklahoma Wesleyan. Alven, a senior forward from DeSoto, Texas, recorded three goals. He had one against Westminster College in a 3-2 win and two in a 3-3 tie against Holy Names.

Greene Wins NAIA's Highest Officiating Honor

Former Sooner Athletic Conference official Charles Greene will be presented the Larry Lady Award in March.Full story.

Ballmann, Zalenski Win Weekly Honor

University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma's Elliott Ballmann and Oklahoma Baptist University's Cara Zalenski are Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Players of the Week for Sept. 12-18. Ballmann, a junior goal keeper from Washington, Mo., rolled off a pair of 90-minute shut outs against Bacone College and Friends University. Those were his second and third shutouts of the season. He had seven saves for the week and has allowed just one goal this season. Zalenski, a sophomore forward from Shawnee, scored three times and added an assist in OBU's 5-0 win over Southwestern College (Kan.), who entered with a 2-2-1 record. Zalenski leads OBU with five goals on the season after her two-goal performance against Bethany College.

Silva, Wrinkle Share SAC Honor

Oklahoma Baptist's Thiago Silva and Oklahoma Christian's Rachel Wrinkle were SAC Players of the Week for Sept. 5-11. Wrinkle, a 5-8 sophomore midfielder from Eureka, Mo., had two goals and an assist in Oklahoma Christian's 5-0 win over Oklahoma Wesleyan. It was her first two goals of the season and OC's second consecutive victory. Silva, a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, led the Bison to a 3-0 week, including a 3-0 win over No. 13 Grand View College. He scored a school record-tying four goals against St. Francis University and added a fifth goal for the week against Grand View.

Joe Cooper Ford of Shawnee Sponsors Hoops Championship

Joe Cooper Ford of Shawnee will be the title sponsor of the Sooner Athletic Conference Basketball Tournaments during their two-year stay at Oklahoma Baptist University.Full story.

Three Former OCU Athletes Make Olympics

Oklahoma City University will feature three former student-athletes in the upcoming Olympic Games. Tracey Mosley will compete for the Australian softball team, and Kevin Cheppenko and Meleti Melehes are members of the Greek baseball team. Full story

Hays Resigns Athletic Director Post at OC

Dan Hays, the dean of Sooner Athletic Conference basketball coaches, will concentrate on that aspect of his career as he resigned his duties as Oklahoma Christian University's director of athletics. Full story

Hise Takes Helm at LCU

Lubbock Christian University President Dr. L. Ken Jones announced recently that Sweetwater ISD’s Head Boys Basketball Coach, Paul Hise will become LCU Athletic Director effective August 1, 2004. Hise replaces LCU’s first full-time athletic director, Jimmy Moore, who resigned last month to take a job with Lubbock Independent School District.
“This is a great opportunity for me, and I am very excited about being a part of this excellent institution,” states Hise. “It has always been a dream of mine to return to my alma mater and be involved in the direction of the athletic program. God has blessed LCU with an exceptional group of coaches, faculty and staff and I feel very fortunate to get the opportunity to work with them. Chaparral athletics has enjoyed great success in the past and I am looking forward to its continued growth and excellence in the future.”

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