Oklahoma Baptist University - News

[OBU] OBU Receives Top Honor in College Sport

Ray Fink — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:10:00 -0600

ORLANDO, Fla. – Oklahoma Baptist has the top athletic program in the NAIA, according to the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup, it was announced Friday.

[Baseball] Fredrick Signs with Tampa Bay

Ray Fink — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:45:00 -0600

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Oklahoma Baptist hurler Eric Fredrick to a free agent contract.

Fredrick reports this week to Port Charlotte, Fla., for Rookie League Ball in the Pacific Coast League.

[Baseball] Invaders Land Baptista

Ray Fink — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:55:00 -0600

Oklahoma Baptist alum Daniel Baptista has signed with the Roswell Invaders professional baseball team, joining former Bison teammates Chad Hardison and Jesus Carlos.

[Tennis] Three from OBU Named ITA All-America

Ray Fink — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:50:00 -0600

Three Oklahoma Baptist University tennis players earned Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-America status, it was announced Tuesday.

Marco Carvajal made the list as a men's singles player, while Anastasiya Baranova and Lilian Fereirra made the list as singles players from the women's team.

[Baseball] Page Named NAIA Baseball Player of the Year

Ray Fink — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:35:00 -0600

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes Monday named Oklahoma Baptist University's Matt Page its 2013 Baseball Player of the Year.

[Men's Swimming] Ramirez Named Academic All-America

Ray Fink — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:25:00 -0600

TOWSON, Md. – Oklahoma Baptist national champion Daniel Ramirez was voted on to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division men's and at-large team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

[Track] Baker, Marical, Helker, Shimanek Earn Academic Honors

Ray Fink — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:00:00 -0600

Oklahoma Baptist placed four athletes on the Capital One Academic All-District 7 Track and Cross Country Teams for 2012-13.

Cordell Baker was the lone men's recipient, while Evan Shimanek, Hannah Helker and Aspen Marical were included on the women's side.

[OBU] OBU Closing in on Directors' Cup

Ray Fink — Thu, 30 May 2013 09:30:00 -0600

Oklahoma Baptist is closing in on its first-ever Learfield Sports Directors' Cup as the top athletic department in the NAIA.

The Directors' Cup measures the overall success of college athletic programs on a scoring system based on postseason success.

[Softball] Softball Trio Named Scholar Athletes

Ray Fink — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:25:00 -0600

Three Oklahoma Baptist University softball players were named to the NAIA Scholar Athlete list for softball, released Wednesday.

[Baseball] Nelson Named NAIA Scholar Athlete

Ray Fink — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:20:00 -0600

Oklahoma Baptist's Greg Nelson has been named a NAIA Baseball Scholar Athlete for 2013.

[Softball] Self, Maddox Named NFCA All-Region

Ray Fink — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:10:00 -0600

Oklahoma Baptist softball players Kenna Self and Kasey Maddox are First-Team All-Southwest Region, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced recently.

[Men's Basketball] Bison Hoops Adds Abram

Ray Fink — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:00:00 -0600

Oklahoma Baptist has signed Pratt Community College standout Aaron Abram for the 2013-14 men's basketball season.

[Softball] Carl Albert's Jones Joins OBU Softball

Ray Fink — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:50:00 -0600

Oklahoma Baptist softball has signed Carl Albert High pitcher McKenzie Jones for the 2013-14 season.

[Track] 24 OBU Track Athletes Named All-America

Ray Fink — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:00:00 -0600

Twenty-four Oklahoma Baptist track and field athletes captured 43 All-America honors at the 2013 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Marion, Ind., last weekend.

Akela Jones and Derik Douglas were the most-honored athletes with four All-America awards each, with Jones also being named Women's Most Valuable Performer.

[Men's Basketball] West Hills' Davis Headed to OBU

Ray Fink — Tue, 28 May 2013 14:30:00 -0600

West Hills College post Cory Davis has signed to play basketball at Oklahoma Baptist for the 2013-14 season.