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)
WBU to face Southwest Assemblies in home opener Thursday 08-29-2007 Aug 31, 2007
Giacomazzi wants defense to be the strength of his team, and he thinks his squad got that message last weekend at the Oklahoma City University Invitational. This team hustles, and you will see a lot of people going after balls, he said. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Cherith Greenwood Named Assistant Crew Coach Aug 30, 2007
Prior to her experience at Vassar, Greenwood spent a year in Oklahoma as the graduate assistant rowing coach at Oklahoma City University. Greenwood attended Northeastern University on a full scholarship and graduated in 2004 with a B.A. in journalism. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Pioneers win three of four at OCU volleyball tournament 08-26-2007 Aug 30, 2007
Friday and Saturday at the Oklahoma City University Invitational, the coach saw his team progress defensively. Defense, the coach said, was the key to the Pioneers taking their last three matches at the guarantee four-match tournament. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Inside the Pirates:Twenty-one feet tall and a million milesaway Aug 26, 2007
That was third baseman Robert Spain, fresh off a 20-home-run season for Oklahoma City University of the NAIA. But it would be easy to question his power pedigree: His team had a combined. 672 slugging percentage, a clear sign he was facing inferior competition, and Baseball America listed four of Spain's teammates as superior prospects. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Coach debuts with Pioneers volleyball 08-23-2007 Aug 24, 2007
The Pioneers open the season at 11 a.m. Friday against St. Gregory s at the Oklahoma City University Invitational. WBU also will play at 5 p.m. Friday against Huston-Tillotson. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Bulldogs scrimmage Friday 08-20-2007 Aug 24, 2007
In college volleyball, Wayland Baptist opens its season on the road Friday at the Oklahoma City University Invitational. The Pioneers begin the two-day tournament with a pair of Friday matches against St. Gregory s at 11 a.m. and against Huston-Tillotson at 5 p.m.. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Thompson leads East to All-State hoops win Jul 28, 2007
Beshoner was a late addition to the Large East girls' roster and played in their 62-50 loss to the Large West on Wednesday night at Oklahoma City University. After getting the call at 4 p.m. Monday, Beshoner had to scramble in order to join up with her Large East teammates. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Love of the game Jul 27, 2007
This is the third straight year that Langridge, from San Mateo, a pitcher who just finished his senior year at Oklahoma City University, has participated in the camp in Crescent City. "I love it," he said. (Daily Triplicate)
Derek Freeman Hired as Men's Golf Coach Jul 18, 2007
Prior to his appointment at OU, Freeman served the previous three seasons (2002-05) at Oklahoma City University. As an assistant coach for the men's and women's programs (2002-03), he led OCU to a combined 15 tournament titles, including the men's 2003 NAIA championship. (Uclabruins.com)
U.S. Women Win Bronze Medal at Jones Cup Jul 18, 2007
Schaefer, an associate head coach at his alma mater since 2003, was assisted on the sidelines by Oklahoma City University head coach Rob Edmisson and Texas Aor forward Katy Pounds (Shallowater, Texas) ... Not only is Oklahoma City University lucky to have Rob as a coach, but even luckier to have Rob the person. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sports Briefs 07-15-2007 Jul 15, 2007
Girls teams will play at the Oklahoma City University campus and in surrounding towns. For more information, call 316-284-0354 or visit www. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Daugherty Will Resign From City Commision Jul 13, 2007
A couple of changes contributed to his decision to step off the commission, Daugherty said, but his plans to get an master's of business administration degree at night from Oklahoma City University played a big role. Not being on the commission will enable him to enroll in Monday classes. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Buzz Williams Named Assistant Coach Jul 12, 2007
" Williams spent four seasons (2000-01 - 2003-04) at , serving as an assistant the first three seasons before being promoted to associate head coach in 2003-04. Two of his recruiting classes were ranked among the 40-best in the nation, including the 2003 group, which was tabbed No. 1 in the Western Athletic Conference. State made its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 13 years during his tenure and he was named one of the top assistants in the country by HoopScoop Online. Williams was... (CollegeInsiders.com)
New Wayland coach giacomazzi to bring no-nonsense approach to Pioneer volleyball 07-01-2007 Jul 8, 2007
The Pioneers open practice Aug. 6 with the first scrimmage Aug. 18 at Lubbock Christian University and the season opener Aug. 24 at a tournament at Oklahoma City University. The home opener will be Aug. 30 against Southwest Assembly of God. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Tulsa Names Randy Keck as Women's Golf Coach Jul 7, 2007
While the head coach at Oklahoma City University, Mobley led her team to NAIA Championships in 2006 and 2007. She was named the NAIA Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2007. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Pirates Notebook: Duke will not need surgery on elbow Jul 7, 2007
Robert Spain, the Pirates' 19th-round pick in June out of Oklahoma City University, is adjusting to third base after being moved from shortstop, his college position. "He swings the bat pretty well," said Tony Beasley, the Pirates' minor-league infield coordinator. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ex-Arundel star Woody pins down college choice Jul 5, 2007
Originally published July 4, 2007 Former Arundel wrestler Nicole Woody, the first girl to reach a state final while competing against boys, has signed to wrestle at Oklahoma City University ... Wrestling against 98-pound boys for Maryland's national team, Woody went 6-1 at last week's U.S. Marine Corps Junior National Dual Championships at Oklahoma City University. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Woody signs to wrestle at Okla. City University Jul 4, 2007
Competing against 98-pound boys for Maryland's national team, Woody went 6-1 at last weekend's USA Junior National Dual Championships at Oklahoma City University and will compete in the women's and men's divisions at 102 and 98 pounds, respectively, in the USA Junior National Championship July 20-26 in Fargo, N.D. If Woody wins, she will become the nation's first female to win four national titles. Advertisement. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Penn Square Bank debacle: 25 years later Jul 3, 2007
" "There weren't very many people, other than those who lived through the Depression, who ever thought about a bank failure in America again," said Vince Orza, dean of the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University. Orza was a local television reporter and business editor at the time. He said the event "received such national and even international coverage, that you would have thought Fort Knox was under attack. " Most of the blame that's been assigned to the disaster over the... (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
UCLA golf coach leaves for Duke Jul 3, 2007
Freeman joined the Bruins last season after having a long and accomplished career at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University. "I originally came to UCLA for two reasons," Freeman said. (U-Wire.com)
Four former Grizzlies sign pro deals Jun 26, 2007
In his junior season at Oklahoma City University, Norris batted. 379, scored 53 runs, stole 19 bases, and added a. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Davenport brings home Southern Plains title Jun 21, 2007
He was at Oklahoma City University earlier this week, training with the Oklahoma team for the upcoming event, which is set for June 21-25 in Kansas City. . (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Tulsa Names Sara Mobley as Interim Women's Golf Coach Jun 21, 2007
Mobley was named to the position after head coach left the school to become the head coach at Texas AMobley led Oklahoma City University to NAIA National Championships in each of the last two seasons. She was named the NAIA Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2007. (Tulsahurricane.com)
WBU finishes high in final U.S. Sports Academy Directors Cup standings Jun 19, 2007
Other SAC finishes in the top 50 include No. 12 Oklahoma City University (557 points), No. 23 Southern Nazarene (459 1/2) and No. 29 Oklahoma Christian University (441). A second-place showing at the NAIA golf tournament scored huge points for WBU, as well as national-meet individual appearances by track members. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Play in a play is story behind GPTF production Jun 15, 2007
Joiner recently graduated from Oklahoma City University with a degree in music theater. After NOISES OFF, she plans to complete her vocal performance at Oklahoma City University and to continue auditioning. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Thrasher wraps up All-American college softball career at Evangel Jun 14, 2007
The highlights of her career came during the Oklahoma City University Softball Tournament in April of 2006 at Hall of Fame Stadium, site of the College Softball World Series. Thrasher belted a grand slam, a three-run homer, a two-run shot and several doubles and singles to help her team to a second-place finish. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Oklahoma City woman named Miss Oklahoma Jun 11, 2007
- Makenna Smith, a 23-year-old nursing graduate student at Oklahoma City University, is crowned as Miss Oklahoma tonight. Smith, who participated in the state pageant as Miss Oklahoma City University, will receive a $16,000 scholarship and represent Oklahoma in the Miss America pageant next January. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Brewers draft Pace grad Jun 9, 2007
Community College before moving on to Oklahoma City University. Last season he stole 19 bases, hit. (Pensacola News Journal)
Two first-time competitors chosen for preliminary titles Jun 9, 2007
Hebron from O Fallon, a dance performance major at Oklahoma City University, performed a jazz routine to Hit Me With A Hot Note. She has been practicing and dancing since she was a child and all the endurance has helped her win a Miss Missouri preliminary title. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
Pitching an emphasis for KC in Draft Jun 9, 2007
379 for Oklahoma City University this season and has been timed at 6. 3 seconds in the 60-yard dash. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Yankees Sign Phil Bartleski Jun 3, 2007
Date: Jun 2, 2007 The Yankees signed 5th year senior Phil Bartleski, a towering right-handed pitcher from Oklahoma City University, to a free agent deal. Once considered a top pitching prospect, he had Tommy John surgery before going 10-1 with a 3. (NY Yankees, TheInsiders.com)
NAIA National Champion Coach Sara Mobley Named Assistant Wo... Jun 2, 2007
Tulsa, Oklahoma - The University of Tulsa named Oklahoma City University women's golf coach Sara Mobley as an assistant golf coach, it was announced today by TU' women's golf coach ... "I'd like to thank President Tom McDaniel and Oklahoma City University for giving me the opportunity to be the head coach of such a great team and be part of the OCU program for the past two years," added Mobley. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Fifty by Bike May 31, 2007
Geographers at OU put it at a habitat for humanity house near the Oklahoma City University campus. The Beese's will start their journey at that point on June the fourth. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Pioneers place second at NAIA golf tourney 05-27-2007 May 30, 2007
The Wayland Baptist University Pioneers shot their best round of golf in the final round of the NAIA National Golf Championship at Indiana National Golf Club, but still could not catch defending champion Oklahoma City University and finished as national runners-up ... Jacques Blaauw of Oklahoma City University and Bruno Buccolo of Oklahoma Christian also finished with total scores of 217. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Pioneer golfers fourth after opening round of NAIA tourney 05-23-2007 May 25, 2007
Top-ranked Oklahoma City University shot a 7-under-par 281 to lead by six strokes over second-place Oklahoma Christian (287). Northwood of Texas shot an even-par 288 to sit in third place. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Oklahoma City University May 23, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Boerne StarOnline Poll. (Boerne Star, TX)
Oklahoma City OK again in NAIA golf May 19, 2007
So dominating is the Oklahoma City University women's golf team, it is on the verge of another blowout victory and a third straight national title. Oklahoma City shot 19 over par yesterday in the third round and took a 12-shot lead over the next-best school, Lindsey Wilson (Ky. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Warriors remain in top 20 at NAIA nationals May 18, 2007
Oklahoma City University and the University of British Columbia continue to lead the team competition. Both teams are at 624 with two rounds in the books. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Announces Board Members May 17, 2007
Ligon recently retired as senior vice president and general counsel for Devon Energy Corporation, brings more than 35 years of legal expertise in corporate securities, litigation, governmental affairs and mergers and acquisitions and is currently serving as executive director of the Love's Entrepreneurial Center at Oklahoma City University as well as strategic advisor to the Oklahoma based Love's Travel Stores. Prior to joining Devon in 1997, he practiced law for 12 years and last served as a... (PR Newswire)
Henry picks Roth for Coporation Commission May 16, 2007
An attorney, he is a law school graduate of Oklahoma City University. Roth s salary as county commissioner is about 95,000 and he said he will make about 100,000 as corporation commissioner. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Tulsa Rowers Face Regional Competition at Midwest Intercollegiate This Saturday Apr 29, 2007
TU will face regional competition in the likes of SMU, Drake, Creighton, Murray State and Oklahoma City University. "This regatta features six schools that are similar in size and style of competition, so it will be a good challenge for us," Head Coach said. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Joynt has super season Apr 27, 2007
Brian Joynt has had clutch performances for his Oklahoma City University baseball team the last two weekends ... Former Knoxville Panther Mike Jensen had just finished his college baseball career as a member of the Oklahoma City University Stars ... Oklahoma City University is a NAIA school with a strong baseball tradition. (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
Pioneers fourth at regional championships 04-25-2007 Apr 27, 2007
Oklahoma City University captured its 11th consecutive NAIA Region VI men s golf championship while Wayland finished fourth after rain and lightning shortened the regional tournament to 36 holes Tuesday at Rose Creek Golf Club. The Stars Daniel Mitchell won his second regional and Sooner Athletic Conference titles in a row. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
For Indian Victims of Sexual Assault, a Tangled Legal Path Apr 26, 2007
I can;t get a U.S. attorney to take a domestic violence case unless there;s severe physical harm or use of a deadly weapon,; said Kelly Stoner, director of the Native American Legal Resource Center at the Oklahoma City University School of Law. If you just knock a tooth out it;s not enough. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Wayland drops two to OKC 04-15-2007 Apr 17, 2007
The senior from Clovis, N. M. limited OCU to three runs on six hits and struck out 12 batters, but the Pioneers were unable to produce any offense of their own, saddling Davis with a 3-1 loss. Davis kept the Star hitters off balance the entire game by mixing a high fastball inside with a hard breaking ball down low. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Oklahoma says NCAA infractions hearing was 'fair' Apr 15, 2007
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Pepperdine Recruit Andrew Putnam Named to U.S. World Junior Golf Team Apr 14, 2007
Joining Putnam on the team, which will be coached by Kyle Blaser of Oklahoma City University, are Spencer Cole of Greer, S.C., Russell Henley of Macon, Ga. and Steve Ziegler of Broomfield, Colo. (Pepperdinesports.com)
Optimist opening ceremonies are Friday 04-12-2007 Apr 13, 2007
3 Oklahoma City University at Wilder Field. All Optimist players should arrive at 5 p.m. Pictures also will be taken. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Phillies option Bisenius to Triple-A Ottawa Apr 9, 2007
Bisenius, a lanky righthander who began his collegiate career at Oklahoma State and then transferred to Oklahoma City University, made his major league debut last Thursday, working 1 1/3 innings without surrendering a run in a home loss to the Atlanta Braves. Saturday, against the Florida Marlins in Miami, Bisenius spelled Philadelphia starter Bretty Myers with one out in the fifth inning after Josh Willingham's two-run double sent the Marlins in front 6-3. (Sioux City Journal)
Allender earns second-team NAIA All-American honors Apr 9, 2007
Oklahoma City University won the national title. Allender will likely be a consensus pre-season All-American candidate as a senior when the 2007-08 basketball season tips off in November. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
Slain Hamden lawyer led complex life Apr 8, 2007
He studied criminal justice at the University of New Haven, graduating in 1981, then got a law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. At one point, he lived in Nashville and represented artists and also came out with his own CD, Unconditional Love. (New Haven Register, CT)
Webb selected for all-star weekend 04-08-2007 Apr 8, 2007
Webb will be on a team with two former opponents from the 2006-07 season: West Texas Aersity s Damien Lolar and B.J. Walker, from NAIA national champion Oklahoma City University. At the three-day event, players will have the opportunity to compete in front of professional team representatives, agents and national media while competing against the best of the best from around the country. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Notes: Rivera wears No. 42 with pride Apr 6, 2007
Murcer to be honored: Oklahoma City University will honor broadcaster Bobby Murcer with the Abe Lemons/Paul Hansen Award for Sports Excellence at the annual OCU Sports Spectacular dinner and auction on April 30. The award recognizes an individual who significantly contributes to the growth of sports in Oklahoma. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Oklahoma City 6William Woods softball 3 Mar 28, 2007
OKLAHOMA CITY The William Woods Lady Owls went 3-1 in the Oklahoma City University Domino's Invitational after suffering their only loss Saturday night. Senior catcher Ashley Windmiller was 2-for-3 with a run batted in for William Woods (15-9), ranked No. 14 in the NAIA. Oklahoma City is ranked No. 2. (Fulton Sun, MO)
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The 6-5, 210-pound Bisenius, though, will be in Philadelphia this weekend for the club's "On-Deck Series'' with the Boston Red Sox -- two final exhibition games before a season opener Monday at home against Atlanta.Bisenius, the star pitcher on a Class 3A state championship team at Heelan in 2001, is entering his third full minor league season after being drafted out of Oklahoma City University following his junior year in 2004.He made 11 appearances that summer, all of them starts, for Batavia... (Sioux City Journal)
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William Woods (15-8) ranked No. 14 in the NAIA advanced to play host Oklahoma City University in the semifinals early Saturday night. Results were not available at press time. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Oklahoma City Claims Fifth NAIA Men's Hooops National Title Mar 21, 2007
- Oklahoma City University added to its NAIA record for men's basketball national championships Tuesday night with a 79-71 victory against Concordia University (Calif. in the title game of the 2007 Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship at Municipal Auditorium. (Mac-Sports.com)
Sanchez is serious about hitting Mar 7, 2007
Last spring, Sanchez was still so lightly regarded by the Pirates -- the team that traded for him (he was drafted by the Red Sox in 2002 after playing at Oklahoma City University) -- that the penny-squeezing Bucs brought in 36-year-old Joe Randa to be the starter at third base. That was a nice jab in the face to start Sanchez's season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Young star gets to work with idol Mar 5, 2007
For O'Hara, who studied opera at Oklahoma City University under the same teacher as Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth Eliza is the latest in a string of roles that may prevent her from being typecast as a bell-voiced ing. nue. (USA Today -- Life)