OWU wins two Apr 12, 2009
Then again, the Eagles are entering their final stretch run with a grueling gauntlet of challenges, starting Saturday against powerhouse Oklahoma City University. The Eagles then finish the regular season with four-game sets against Park University and Bellevue University, perhaps the two top teams in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
* Bad times, great deals Apr 9, 2009
Vincent Orza, dean of the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University and an avid cruiser, has sailed on more than 70 cruises with his wife, Patricia, and daughter, Alixandra, sometimes as an onboard lecturer. But he had never taken a Seabourn cruise because of the high cost of the luxury line. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Twice As Nice: WG Wins Second Straight Apr 7, 2009
Women's Golf Claims Second Straight Tournament Title - BAYLOR OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Women's Golf Claims Second Straight Tournament Title. (Baylorbears.com)
Softball Hosts Oklahoma Christian Feb 24, 2009
University in a pair of games but falling to Oklahoma City University in its two opening games. Baylor leads the all-time series, 5-2, including a 2-1 mark in Waco. (Baylorbears.com)
Fallout Boys: More on Sampson aftermath Feb 19, 2009
Jordan Crawford transferred to Xavier, Eric Gordon entered the NBA, Eli Holman went to Detroit, Jamarcus Ellis attended Oklahoma City University, then became academically ineligible, and DeAndre Thomas was at Robert Morris in Chicago, but also ended up leaving there. Of the seven players who departed Indiana after the tumultuous season of a year ago and in the wake of Kelvin Sampson's dismissal as head coach, McGee is the lone one who still tries to keep in touch with the rest of the guys. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Women's Golf to Play at Qdoba Invitational Feb 14, 2009
The Field: The 14-team field will pair Washington State with Augusta State, Georgia State, Illinois State, Louisville, Mercer, USF, Tulane, NC State, Memphis, Oklahoma City University, UNC Greensboro, James Madison and host school Miami. Traveling for the Cougars: Five competitors will represent the Cougars in Miami Lakes, Fla. (Wsucougars.com)
Lady Tiger Golf Set to Open Spring Slate at Qdoba Invitational Feb 14, 2009
The field is as follows: #95 Augusta State, # 43 Georgia State, #90 Illinois State, #16 Louisville, Mercer, #89 Miami, #81 South Florida, #61 Tulane, #38 North Carolina State, Memphis, Oklahoma City University, North Carolina-Greensboro, Coastal Carolina, and #64 Washington State. This is an extremely strong field, and we re excited to play against such a wide gamut of teams, said Coach Harrelson. (Gotigersgo.com)
Former Alaska grappler makes wrestling history Feb 9, 2009
Only four days after capturing the women's 55-kilogram national championship for Oklahoma City University, Hutchison took the mat on Wednesday and added another impressive accomplishment to her increasingly blossoming resume by becoming the first woman to compete in an Oklahoma men's college dual, according to the university. Filling the 125-pound slot in the Stars lineup against freshman Alex Gorton of Neosho County (Kan. (Juneau Empire)
Texas Tech Adds Nine Players on Signing Day Feb 8, 2009
her aunt, Melanie Farley, played basketball at Oklahoma City University and was inducted in participated in Special Olympics, Boys Club and Mission Arlington in high school. Coach Stone on Morgan: "Morgan is one of the best defenders we saw anywhere in the 2009 class. Her speed and athleticism are tremendous assets which will serve her well in our conference, but what we really like about Morgan is how smooth and comfortable with the ball she can be, even under pressure. Morgan will have to go... (Texastech.com)
Billikens Set for Final Test Before A-10s Feb 8, 2009
The 34th annual invitational will include squads from Michigan, UTEP, Rice, Arizona, UCLA, Saint Louis, Colorado State, Iowa State, Drake, Barton County CC, Appalachian State, Oklahoma Baptist, Cloud County CC, Oklahoma City University, Neosho County CC, Nebraska-Kearney, Butler County CC, Southwest Baptist University, Colby CC, Wayne State College, Concordia University, South Dakota State, Ottawa University, Lincoln University and Pittsburg State. About the Billikens: Saint Louis is in just its... (Slubillikens.com)
Local sports briefs 03-26-2008 Mar 27, 2008
Oklahoma City University won the men s NAIA national championship with a 75-72 victory Tuesday against Mountain State University (W.Va. in the title game of the 2008 Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I National Championship at Municipal Auditorium. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
OKC celebrates title Mar 27, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY Second chances abound in NAIA basketball, and no team has made more of its opportunities lately than Oklahoma City University. With a roster populated by transfers from other colleges, the Stars rolled back into town Wednesday to celebrate their second straight national championship amid talk of starting the school s second basketball dynasty in two decades. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Jeffress and Pioneers clobber Buffs, 19-6 03-26-2008 Mar 27, 2008
WBU travels to Oklahoma City this weekend to battle the fifth-ranked Oklahoma City University Stars beginning with a at 4 p.m. doubleheader on Friday. Wayland 19, West Texas APioneers 415 033 3 19 15 3. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Wayland golf team finishes fifth in Fort Worth 03-19-2008 Mar 21, 2008
Oklahoma City University shot a 290 in both rounds to finish atop the field. Southern Nazarene was second with a 588, Texas Wesleyan jumped shot a second round of 292 to jump up to places into third with a 589, and Northwood shot a two round total of 599 for fourth place. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
More of this story Mar 21, 2008
Arkansas, Central Arkansas, Harding, Ouachita Baptist, Northeast Louisiana, Oklahoma City University and Southern Miss all got contributions from members of Bock s first Pine Bluff team. First, we had talent, said Tyler Thomason, a sophomore third baseman on the 1983 team. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
National notoriety Mar 20, 2008
and drove the nearly three hours to the campus of Oklahoma City University, where the pair watched the high school-age wrestlers compete on the first day. When Cormiers number was called the next day, her nerves were high. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Northwestern Theatre learns from professionals at ACTF Mar 18, 2008
Northwestern has competed against some of the larger theatre departments in Oklahoma, such as University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University, and has come home with many awards. At the state ACTF festival, OU and OCU received nominations to move on to the regional festival held at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville Texas. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Murphy talks about doing more with less during Altus visit (11) Mar 15, 2008
After working for 10 years as a geologist, she earned her law degree cum laude from Oklahoma City University in 1993. Her judicial experience at the Commission as an Administrative Law Judge, professional experience in the oil and gas industry as a geologist and attorney, and voluntary service as Vice Chair of the Oklahoma Republican Party, along with her Oklahoma background, make Murphy the most uniquely qualified individual to serve as a Commissioner. (Altus Times, OK)
Pioneers bow out in semis 03-09-2008 Mar 9, 2008
Much like the first two meetings between Oklahoma City University and Wayland Baptist University, Saturday s Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal was very physical and hard fought. Unfortunately for the Pioneers, the outcome was the same as the first two as Oklahoma City came up with an 81-69 win at the Payne Athletic Complex on the campus of Oklahoma Christian University. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Leap Day baby makes debut Mar 6, 2008
The couple, who will celebrate 10 years of marriage in June, met while they were both students at Oklahoma City University, where Ryan studied musical theatre and Michelle studied dance. We did cruise ship work musical theatre work touring, singing, acting and dancing, Michelle said. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
NAIA contenders Mar 6, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY: Coach Archie Randall, an Oklahoma high school coaching legend who guided El Reno High to 21 state championships, has the two-year program going great guns. The Stars are ranked fifth and showcase the two winningest grapplers in the meet in John Wilcox at 174 and Brandon Benson at 165. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Candidate Dana Murphy to visit Altus Mar 5, 2008
After working for 10 years as a geologist, she earned her law degree cum laude from Oklahoma City University in 1993. For her outstanding public service at the Commission for almost 6 years, Murphy received the 2001 Commissioners Public Servant Award. (Altus Times, OK)
Coats is SAC Freshman of Year 03-04-2008 Mar 5, 2008
Oklahoma City University won the SAC title and many of the top all-conference honors. Viola Beybeyah, a senior from Oklahoma City, averaged 12. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Cowgirls In Seventh At UMHB Feb 26, 2008
Oklahoma City University leads the tournament with a 304. Redlands Community College shot a 326 for second and Southwestern University is the top Division III team with a 334, good for third place. (Hsuathletics.com)
WBU homecoming has international flare 02-10-2008 Feb 10, 2008
The weekend begins on Thursday night with doubleheader basketball games against Oklahoma City University and the first performance of the theatre production Proof ... 6 p.m.: Doubleheader Basketball vs. Oklahoma City University, Hutcherson Center. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
No. 14 Pioneers sniffing 1st place 02-08-2008 Feb 9, 2008
First place Oklahoma City University was upset 85-81 in overtime by Southern Nazarene on Thursday. Storey had 16 points, 11 rebounds and four steals to lead the Pioneers (15-7, 11-4 SAC) to their ninth straight win at home. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Miss Oklahoma in town for pageant events Feb 8, 2008
After graduating from OU with distinction, Makenna has continued her education seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Oklahoma City University and was on the Presidents Honor Roll for 2007. As a survivor of a fatal car collision in 2003, Makenna has become an advocate for automobile safety through her program Seat Belts Save Lives. (Altus Times, OK)
Library to host Altus native, author Kim D. Parrish (6) Feb 8, 2008
University, Oklahoma City University and Harvard University's John F.. Kennedy School of Government. (Altus Times, OK)
Sonics owner: Public should pay for arena upgrade Feb 1, 2008
"So you can go through the steps that then suggest, well, perhaps this is an appropriate use of public investment because it is going to provide such dramatic public return," Bennett said at a sports business conference at Oklahoma City University ... When Oklahoma City University President Tom McDaniel expressed an interest in housing the practice facility on campus, Bennett responded that the team would likely need the building to be dedicated to the Sonics year-round and that it appears the... (ESPN -- Golf News)
Col. (Retired) John Wesley Munn Jan 28, 2008
John attended the University of Oklahoma and received a bachelor of science degree in management; Oklahoma City University, master s of business administration degree in management; graduate of the Command and General Staff College; Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the U.S. Army War College; and continuing education in various managerial and executive seminars and courses. Decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Club rowing teams to hold college championship in Oklahoma City Jan 26, 2008
Founding members of ACRA include 26 schools from different divisions of the NCAA, including Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Texas and UCLA, plus Oklahoma City University of the NAIA.. The IRA was started in 1895 by five schools Columbia, Cornell, Navy, Syracuse and Penn. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Busy basketball week ahead 01-21-2008 Jan 23, 2008
Wayland s Queens (9-8, 4-5 SAC) and Pioneers (10-6, 6-3), who had their winning streaks interrupted by Oklahoma City University on Saturday, return home for Sooner Athletic Conference matchups against St. Gregory s on Thursday tipping off at 6 p.m. and against Oklahoma Baptist on Saturday afternoon starting at 1 p.m.. At Plainview Christian, the No. 18 Lady Eagles (14-6, 3-0 district) and Eagles play in Silverton at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Tuesday then mark homecoming on Friday by hosting Wichita Falls... (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Stars end WBU’s win streaks 01-20-2008 Jan 22, 2008
Stars end WBU s win streaks 01-20-2008 From the Plainview Daily Herald 01/20/2008 OKLAHOMA CITY Thanks to some formidable competition from highly-touted Oklahoma City University, Wayland Baptist s win streaks are over. The Flying Queens after leading fourth-ranked OCU by as many as 16 points lost after four straight wins, falling Saturday afternoon during Sooner Athletic Conference play in Abe Lemons Arena, 67-55. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Oklahoma City takes down NAIA tournament Jan 18, 2008
Sioux City has set the standard, taking the NAIA national wrestling tournament out of the "barn'', so to speak, to set up residence in a palace.Now, it is Oklahoma City's turn to keep the ever-brightening lights of the mat sport at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics level at high intensity.Thursday, the NAIA announced that Oklahoma City University will host the 2009 and 2010 national wrestling tournaments.The tournament will terminate a four-year run at the Tyson Events... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Wearing pride on sleeve Jan 17, 2008
It felt good to taste the land of his ancestors even if his father, an economics professor at Oklahoma City University, never talked to his children about their heritage. "His father had three wives and was a laundryman," Mui said. (Los Angeles Times)
Native of Moberly featured in movie Jan 12, 2008
An article in the Spring 1997 issue of the American Legacy magazine tells of the debate in 1931 with Oklahoma City University. Not only were they (Wiley debate team) first to debate a northern university of the Anglo-Saxon, but they blazed the trail for southern Negro collegiate clashes in the arena of forensics by their debate with Oklahoma City [the University of Oklahoma] in 1931. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Division II Panhandle State relishes upset of Colorado State Jan 10, 2008
Amazingly, Panhandle State wasn't the state's only small-college program to pull off such an upset on Tuesday, as Oklahoma City University of the NAIA beat Division I newcomer Houston Baptist 68-48 in a women's game in Oklahoma City. "Our players treated it like another win," Olson said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
'debate' Points Jan 8, 2008
And the film cites Oklahoma City University, not Harvard, as having been all-white at the time of the story. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Henry named 10th Circuit chief judge Jan 1, 2008
He was state attorney general from 1987 to 1991 and dean of the Oklahoma City University law school from 1991 to 1994, when he joined the appeals court. He and Gov. Brad Henry are cousins. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
LISD wrestlers invade state tourney Dec 29, 2007
Clark, now a nationally ranked wrestler at Oklahoma City University, won her second-straight state championship while Osorio finished as a state runner-up in his weight class. Also finishing All-State was Chris Bowling of Vista Ridge along with Cedar Park's Cody Frankum and Jamie Moore. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Aggie Men Host Oral Roberts Saturday Night Dec 28, 2007
AGAINST THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Utah State is 7-4 all-time against teams from the state of Oklahoma as it is 2-0 against Oklahoma City University, 5-1 against Oral Roberts, 0-1 against Oklahoma and 0-2 against Tulsa. LAST MEETING AGAINST THE GOLDEN EAGLES scored a game-high 25 points and Utah State rallied from a 22-4 deficit to defeat Oral Roberts 71-65 in Tulsa on Feb. 17, 2007 in the annual ESPN BracketBuster game. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Nelson takes over Oklahoma women's soccer Dec 22, 2007
Nelson graduated from Mustang High School in 1993 and played for Oklahoma City University from 1995 to 1997. "I am excited to return home to the state of Oklahoma to coach," Nelson said. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Mercer at No. 7 Georgia Dec 17, 2007
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Without background in academia, Hargis prepares to lead OSU Dec 12, 2007
He now is president of Oklahoma City University, a private school, and said he considers Hargis a friend. There s the trepidation of doing something that was different than you ve done before, but at end of day, there were lot more commonalities to what I d done than differences, McDaniel said of his transition from business to academia. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Spartan Hall of Fame to induct 3 fresh faces Dec 7, 2007
Anderson attended Spearfish High School until 1993 and went on to Oklahoma City University and attended Chitown Jazz Dance, Milwaukee Ballet School, Royal Winnipeg Ballet Program and is now certified as a master instructor in jazz, tap, ballet, pointe and modern dance. She's been involved in such creative works as a Radio City Rockette for nine years, A Chorus Line, The Will Rogers Follies, Jesus Christ Superstar, Carman World Tour and so much more. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Services for former bank president will be Monday Dec 4, 2007
He attended the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University with extended courses at Stanford University and University of California, Santa Barbara. He spent six years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Nevada Hall of Fame selection committee names new recipients Nov 22, 2007
Following high school, he played college ball in Oklahoma for a year and was offered a full scholarship to Oklahoma City University. Amy (Lawrence) Jones (1990) The term versatile is probably the best way to describe the accomplishments of Amy Law-rence in her four-year NHS career. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
The Ranger: A gift from the abundance of love Nov 16, 2007
A special celebration honored Dr. Tom and Brenda McDaniel, former residents of NWOSU, now president of Oklahoma City University, for their gift of The Ranger honoring the state s centennial and Northwestern Oklahoma State University s 110 years as an institute of higher education. Today s celebration would not have been possible without Tom and Brenda McDaniel, President Janet Cunningham said. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Pioneers fall to Midwestern by four in exhibition 11-14-2007 Nov 15, 2007
Midwestern, which lost an exhibition to Oklahoma City University on Saturday 83-78, had to dodge a late bullet when 6-foot-9 Christopher Reay was ruled to grasp the net and rim intentionally with four seconds to go and the Mustangs clinging to a 68-63 lead. A technical foul resulted, giving the Pioneers two shots and the ball on the baseline. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Pay packages for university presidents keeping pace nationally Nov 14, 2007
Oklahoma City University president Tom McDaniel placed second, with 357,584. Oral Roberts University president Richard Roberts, who is on temporary leave while an investigation into the school s finances continues, earned 306,054. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Oklahoma City University. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus. (USA Today)
What some schools are doing Nov 5, 2007
Other schools where students report high levels of extracurricular or cultural activities for its type include Pepperdine, Oklahoma City University and Centre College in Danville, Ky. T.W.B.. (USA Today)
SOSU to host Native American Symposium Oct 28, 2007
He has served as law school dean at numerous universities, including the University of Oregon, Oklahoma City University, and the University of Oklahoma, where he was also founding director of the Center for the Study of American Indian Law and Policy. Strickland is the author of more than 30 books directed at both academic and popular audiences. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
News from MSU Media Relations--October 28 Oct 28, 2007
6), MSU will welcome reigning NAIA Division I champion Oklahoma City University to campus for a 7 p.m. tip-off. Both exhibition contests at Humphrey Coliseum will also be free of charge and open to the public. (GenesPage.com)
Wayland volleyball team falls to OCU 10-21-2007 Oct 24, 2007
The loss dropped the Pioneers to 4-4 in Sooner Athletic Conference competition and 15-13 overall, while OCU moves to 29-7 overall and 6-3 in conference play. Wayland plays next in a non-conference home match at 7 p.m. Tuesday against College of the Southwest. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Quilt show to feature quilts by Alva native Oct 18, 2007
Two of the quilts featured in the exhibit were made by Lois (Hansen) Lyon, a native of Alva now living in Oklahoma City and working at Oklahoma City University. Lois is the sister of Alva resident Steve Hansen. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Dogs await rival Frenship 10-15-2007 Oct 17, 2007
The Pioneers return to Sooner Athletic Conference play at 7 p.m. Friday at Southern Nazarene and at 1 p.m. Saturday at Oklahoma City University. Fans wishing to catch the Wayland soccer team at home will have two chances this week at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday against Rogers State and at 3 p.m. Saturday against St. Gregory s.. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
SFA Hosts 2007 Bill Hill - Crown Classic Oct 6, 2007
The 10-team field will consist of host SFA, Missouri-Kansas City, Oral Roberts, Southland Conference opponents McNeese State and Central Arkansas, Wichita State, Texas-Pan American, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City University and Northwood. The tournament will wrap up Tuesday with the final round of action. (Sfajacks.com)
In-town football, volleyball on tap 09-24-2007 Sep 25, 2007
In Wayland soccer, the Pioneers (2-6) play at Oklahoma City University at 4 p.m. Tuesday before returning home for a 3 p.m. match Friday against John Brown ... Tuesday: Wayland at Oklahoma City University, 4 p.m.. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
OGE CEO Steve Moore Passes Away Unexpectedly Sep 23, 2007
He was a member of the Board and past chairman of the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and INTEGRIS Health, Inc. He also served on the boards of the State Fair, United Way of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University, and the Edison Electric Institute. He was Vice-Chair of Downtown OKC, Inc. and past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Oklahoma Foundation as well as a past board member of the Electric Power Research Institute. (PR Newswire)
FLC trustee slams football schedule Sep 22, 2007
Durango Herald Online. Saturday, September 22, 2007. (Durango Herald)
Volleyball Roundup--Moundridge's streak over Sep 18, 2007
Mac lost to the host Lady Pioneers (28-30, 22-30, 30-23, 30-28, 12-15) and then was defeated by Oklahoma City University (31-29, 14-30, 19-30, 19-30). The Bulldogs, now 3-8, host Ottawa Wednesday. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Junior college golf: OC second in Oklahoma City Sep 13, 2007
The Wranglers finished second as a team in the tournament with a three-round total of 840, 17 shots behind Oklahoma City University ... The Oklahoma City University Black team finished third at 849 ... Oklahoma City University, 823; 2. (Odessa American, TX)
Women's Golf finishes in third at North Texas Classic Sep 12, 2007
Team Scores: t1 Oklahoma City University 299-310--609 t1 Sam Houston State 300-309--609 3 Southern Illinois 313-300--613 4 Florida International 303-313--616 t5 Cal Poly 305-314--619 t5 Texas San Antonio 304-315--619 t7 Arkansas State University 307-313--620 t7 Lamar University 304-316--620 9 UC - Riverside 308-317--625 10 Texas-Pan American 308-320--628 t11 Central Arkansas 306-323--629 t11 North Texas 308-321--629 13 McLennan CC 319-326--645 14 Texas Aus Christi 325-325--650 15 Utah Valley... (Siusalukis.com)
Dance Centre welcomes new owners Sep 6, 2007
Parker also started dancing when she was 4-years-old and was educated at Oklahoma City University and graduated with a bachelors in performance arts with an emphasis in dance. She's had the opportunity to dance professionally and has traveled all over the United States. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
