BHS pair set to stay together in college (3) Jul 1, 2009
Both will also get to come back to Bartlesville a few times a year when the Bobcats play division rival Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Both Dean and Ward s parents played instrumental roles in helping. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Ex-Trojan, OWU great takes charge of Nowata baseball Jun 24, 2009
Schaper, a former Caney Valley High baseball legend who played his college ball at Oklahoma Wesleyan University will take the reins of the baseball program from Ty Hewitt. Hewitt this past season guided a senior-laden Ironmen group to a district championship. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
WCS great signs with OWU Jun 4, 2009
Oklahoma Wesleyan University head women s coach Britney Kannady is hoping Schluter will have a similar impact for the Lady Eagles. OWU recently inked Schluter who led the state in rebounding as a prep star at WCS to a basketball scholarship. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Calling it a season May 27, 2009
Despite a late-season lull, Oklahoma Wesleyan University s baseball team wrapped up its historic season with an offensive assault. The Eagles (29-26) scored four runs in the final inning highlighted by Paul Gonzales double in an 8-5 loss last week to Cedarville in the NCCAA World Series in Mason, Ohio. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Chamber Honors Leaders at Annual Meeting May 24, 2009
The Leadership Bartlesville Class XVIII includes Griffin; Suzanne Jette of Arvest and class vice-president; Chris Berger, 66 Federal Credit Union; Rob Boyle, Ceres Medical Practice Management; Matt Bretz, BancFirst; Mandy Crane Johnston, ConocoPhillips; Daylon Eads, ConocoPhillips; Kristina Harris, 66 Federal Credit Union; Dayna Hayes, ConocoPhillips; Christy Henry, Siemens; Susan Herron, Jane Phillips Medical Center; Tammy Hudgens, City of Bartlesville; Chris Jones, ConocoPhillips; Janet... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU Eagles open baseball nationals today May 21, 2009
Armed with horde of hard-throwing hurlers, and unflinching focus, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University baseball team begins today its quest for a national title. The Eagles began their NCCAA nationals odyssey at 10 a.m. this morning by taking on Colorado Christian. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Kannady looks to future May 14, 2009
What started out promising, with a 9-4 record heading into conference play, ended in disappointment for the Oklahoma Wesleyan University girls basketball team last season. The Lady Eagles finished second to last in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference at 3-9, and 14-16 overall. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagle baseball squad seizes 1st-round win May 13, 2009
After three weeks of counting flowers on the wall, and trying to registered some practice time inbetween raindrops, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University team finally sprung back into action Monday. Only the springs make that the swings were a little rusty. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Kelley resigns at Lyon May 13, 2009
Published: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 12:12 PM CDT Athletic Director and head baseball coach Kirk Kelley will be leaving Lyon College later this month to become head baseball coach at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Okla. school officials announced on Monday. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
FCA honors OWU championship team Apr 19, 2009
Speaking to one of his favorite organizations, Oklahoma Wesleyan University head men s basketball coach Donnie Bostwick lauded this week the work of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. When I first accepted the job at OWU (in the spring of 2007), I got to know a lot of people through the FCA. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
E-E photos showcased, for sale at newspaper’s Web site Apr 14, 2009
The site also has photographs from Oklahoma Wesleyan University men s and women s basketball and baseball. American Legion Baseball from last season is still available, as is some 14-and-under Pony League baseball action. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU wins two Apr 12, 2009
With the sun battling to make itself felt in the chilly grips of a gray dusk Friday evening, Oklahoma Wesleyan University s baseball team created a new sunrise of opportunity. As the streak of Matt McQueen s game-ending single painted a rainbow against the backdrop of the flickering sky, the Eagles had just wrapped up double 10-0 victories against a solid Hillsdale Freewill Baptist Team. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles sweep doubleheader to reach 26-win mark Apr 9, 2009
A pair of gritty performances Tuesday bumped Oklahoma Wesleyan University s baseball team to a winning record in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference wars. The host Eagles soared past Central Christian College, 9-2 and 9-6 to improve to 9-7 in the MCAC standings and 26-13 overall. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU takes road pair Apr 7, 2009
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s baseball team has moved two victories closer to its season goal of 30 wins. The burgeoning Eagle juggernaut jousted with York College to a 2-2 split during a four-game series this past weekend, in Nebraska, in Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference action. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Sun sets on local golf landmark Apr 2, 2009
With Copan, Dewey, Bartlesville, Oklahoma Wesleyan University and others all needing space to practice, an extra course was appreciated. Now they all have to cram in to Adams, fighting for time with the rest of the Bartlesville golf world. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagle thinclad blisters track Mar 29, 2009
Weather may have canceled the past two outdoor track meets for Oklahoma Wesleyan University, but it won t stop one athlete from leaving his mark. Edward Johnson will need more than some snow to slow him down. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles take pair from CCC Mar 28, 2009
Nearly a week following their grueling grinder against Peru State, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagle baseball team muscled their way back Thursday onto the winning track. The Eagles roughed up visiting Central Christian College, 7-1 (featuring a two-run homer by Scott Carmichael) and 9-8, to improve to 22-11 overall and 5-5 in Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference play. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles suffer sweep Mar 24, 2009
They started out conference play 3-1, but Oklahoma Wesleyan University baseball s 9-3 second game loss against visiting Peru State in a double header Saturday afternoon capped off the Bobcats four game sweep of the Eagles. Peru State (15-9, 4-0 MCAC) jumped to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning and played solid defense throughout the game that kept the Eagles from rallying. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagle rally falls short Friday Mar 22, 2009
For the first four innings, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagle offense sputtered in the second game of Friday s doubleheader against visiting Peru State. Although Peru State held on to win, 15-10, the Eagles, at one point, were just two big hits from pulling out a win. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
More of this story Mar 21, 2009
Oklahoma Wesleyan University head baseball coach Bill Barr will be able to finish what he started ... Bill has always been fully-employed by Oklahoma Wesleyan University, that s never changed OWU President Dr. Everett Piper said this morning. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Making History: Oklahoma Wesleyan University scores coveted win Mar 21, 2009
An offensive eruption in the final three minutes Tuesday night powered Oklahoma Wesleyan University s men s basketball team to its first-ever national championship. Trailing 50-46 with 3:10 remaining, the Eagles surged to a 60-53 triumph against College of the Ozarks in the NAIA Division II tournament title game. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagle faithful revel in achievement Mar 20, 2009
Vastly outnumbered and bottled up in a single small section in the corner of Keeter Gymnasium at the NAIA Division II national championship game late Tuesday night, the 200 or so Oklahoma Wesleyan University fans that made the trip gave everything they had in support of their team. Wow, I can t believe it, freshman student Josiah Cogan said after time ran out and the Eagles clinched the championship. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Seizing the Crown: OWU earns 1st national hoops title Mar 20, 2009
A watery streak of emotion washed down Isaiah Peterson s face, an eruption of joy the four-year Oklahoma Wesleyan University senior couldn t have contained, even if he had wanted to. After all the gallons of dripping sweat, the long nights of practice, the frustrating losses, the pain, the bruises and the grueling roadtrips, Peterson saw his basketball career end Tuesday in a glow of glory which will last a lifetime. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
All On The Line: OWU to play tonight for national crown Mar 19, 2009
Sockless Steve Briggs and Mohawk-adorned Mike McNeil proved to be a devastating duo Monday night for the history-making Oklahoma Wesleyan University men s basketball juggernaut ... Our guys have done a good job of representing Oklahoma Wesleyan University and of representing Christ. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Bostwick Named NAIA Division II Coach of the Year Mar 17, 2009
- After leading Oklahoma Wesleyan University to a 30-win regular season and the top seed in the NAIA Division II National Championship tournament, head coach Donnie Bostwick has been named the NAIA National Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. NAIA President/CEO Jim Carr made the presentation to Bostwick Sunday night at the Hall of Fame inalists banquet on the Showboat Branson Belle in Point Lookout, Mo. (Nabc.com)
Quick named Satellite group Teacher of the Year (3) Mar 17, 2009
Quick is married to an educator, Dr. Douglas Quick, who is part of the staff at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville. Together, they are active in the community. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU takes 2 Saturday Mar 15, 2009
After splitting a doubleheader Friday with College of the Ozarks (see story on page B3), the Oklahoma Wesleyan University baseball team swamped CoO twice Saturday at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium. The Eagles won, 6-1 and 7-2, to improve to 20-7 on the season, and to 3-1 in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU clinches spot in Sweet 16 (24) Mar 15, 2009
Levi Big Money Mooney proved to be a major stimulus package Thursday night for the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles, at the NAIA Division II men s national championship tournament. The big (6-foot-8) sophomore forward came off the bench to cash in with 26 points, including five three-pointers, to spark the No. 1-ranked Eagles past first-round foe Fisher (Mass. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Briggs elevates OWU to Final 4: Eagles just 2 wins away from national title (23) Mar 15, 2009
The Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagle point guard erupted Saturday night for 42 points to power the Eagles into the Final Four of the NAIA Division II men s basketball national championship tournament. The No. 1-ranked Eagles held off Eastern Oregon s stubborn challenge, 80-79, with Briggs completing an old-fashioned three-point play with 9. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Breaking the Monotony: Spring Break is just hours from beginning Mar 14, 2009
I usually hang out with my friends and we try to plan something fun to do together, said Oklahoma Wesleyan University freshman Elena Richardson. Many people have busy schedules during the school year and spring break is one week of pure freedom. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Twimphony Debuts in B’ville (6) Mar 14, 2009
It was BSO board member and Oklahoma Wesleyan University President Everett Piper who originally proposed the idea to the board. It struck me that maybe we should try to communicate in more contemporary ways and embrace the social media movement rather than ignore it, he said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Bostwick’s lads set sights on title Mar 13, 2009
A year ago at this time, Oklahoma Wesleyan University s renewed men s basketball program had to come through the back door to get to the NAIA Division II national tourney. This year, the Eagles are honored guests at the Big Dance. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles drop close road tilt at SGU Mar 12, 2009
Every time Oklahoma Wesleyan University s baseball team tried to assert control of Tuesday s battle, St. Gregory s had an answer. The host SGU crew edged the Eagles, 8-6, on a cloudy day in Shawnee. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU takes aim on tourney Mar 10, 2009
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s national title quest will have to go through Fisher (Mass ... No. 1 Oklahoma Wesleyan University 30-2 vs. Fisher (Mass. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles push Bulldogs hard Mar 5, 2009
In its long-anticipated showdown against an in-state NCAA Division II juggernaut, the high-flying Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagle baseball team more than held its own. But, the NAIA Division II Eagles fell just short in knocking off the ferocious Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs, during Tuesday s showdown at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Regal Eagles: OWU earns crown (27) Mar 1, 2009
A regular season campaign that started out with question marks finished Saturday night with a big exclamation point for the Oklahoma Wesleyan University men s basketball team. Bolstered by a big second-half surge, the Eagles trounced College of the Ozarks, 84-62, to wrap up a 30-win campaign heading into the NAIA Division II national tournament. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Play starts today in OWU gym Feb 28, 2009
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s men s basketball team will try this weekend to keep its place in the driver s seat in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference. The No. 1-ranked Eagles are playing host tonight and Saturday to the MCAC Championship Tournament. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles roll past visitor Feb 27, 2009
A pair of complete-game pitching efforts powered Oklahoma Wesleyan University s baseball team to a chest-pounding doubleheader sweep Tuesday at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium. The Eagles, who are coached by Bill Barr, turned back Sterling (Kan. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Warner earns ranking after Webber win Feb 26, 2009
Earning 14 of the possible 16 first-place votes, Oklahoma Wesleyan University is the top team for the third straight week. The Royals are one of three members of The Sun Conference to be ranked in the country s Top 25, Northwood University is currently ranked seventh while St. Thomas University is ranked 25th. (Lake Wales News, FL)
OWU takes aim on conference tourney Feb 26, 2009
After capping off their historic 2008-2009 season with a No. 1 national ranking and 11-1 conference record, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University men s basketball team earned the right to play the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament in the Mueller Sports Center. Exactly one week after capturing the conference title in an 89-70 win over visiting Haskell Indian Nations University, the Eagles will again tip off with the Indians at 7:30 p.m.. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Men’s hoops plays host Feb 24, 2009
With the success of the nations top ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan University men s basketball team, more attention has been paid to the university athletic department than ever before. This will be in the forefront this weekend as the school host the 2009 Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference postseason tournament at the Mueller Sports Center. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Squad wins finale (24) Feb 22, 2009
The worrying is done, for the time being, for Oklahoma Wesleyan University head men s basketball coach Donnie Bostwick. His Eagles finished off their historic regular season with a hard-fought 101-84 win Saturday night against visiting Central Christian College. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Busy Weekend on Tap: Bruins, OWU, playoffs part of sports menu Feb 22, 2009
Several Bartlesville High basketball athletes will make their final home appearance tonight, while Oklahoma Wesleyan University s basketball teams eye a crucial weekend at the Mueller Sports Center ... Meanwhile, Oklahoma Wesleyan University s men s basketball team can wrap up the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference crown with a win tonight against Haskell Indian Nations University. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Bruins, OWU Home Tonight Feb 19, 2009
Meanwhile, the No. 1-ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagle men s basketball team will welcome invading Ecclesia College at the Mueller Sports Center. The Eagle women take on Ecclesia at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men at 7:30 p.m.. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles’ express keeps rolling Feb 17, 2009
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s men s basketball team closed out its historic week with a business-like victory Saturday at York (Neb. College, 93-69. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Soaring to a ‘W’: No. 1 Eagles rip MCAC rival Feb 13, 2009
A little more than 24 hours after they were ranked as the best team in America, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University men s basketball team went out and proved it. Energized by Steve Briggs brilliant shooting performance, the No. 1-ranked (NAIA Division II) Eagles jolted visiting College of the Ozarks, 80-64. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU: No. 1 Eagles soar to top of national poll; host CoO tonight Feb 12, 2009
When he took charge 18 months ago of the Oklahoma Wesleyan University men s basketball team, Donnie Bostwick knew he faced a grueling challenge. The Eagles program was floundering in an ocean of mediocrity, kept afloat only by the lifejacket of solid character and high hopes. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles remain perfect Feb 11, 2009
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s young guns displayed more than enough firepower Saturday to lead the Eagles to a doubleheader sweep at Manhattan Christian. OWU swept Manhattan in the baseball road twinbill, 10-9 and 12-2. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OIT men second in coaches poll Feb 10, 2009
OIT, which plays at Southern Oregon at 7:30 p.m. today, pulled 416 votes this week and trails only Oklahoma Wesleyan University. OWU, which is 22-2, had 13 first-place votes at 432 points. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Teams Eye Action: Bruins, WCS home this weekend; Dewey hits road Feb 8, 2009
On Saturday, WCS also hosts White Oak, but the game will be played at the Oklahoma Wesleyan University gym. The times will be the same as Friday. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
