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January 3, 2013 • Posted in

Howard Payne Women Avoid Upset

Clarksville, Ark.-Howard Payne University opened the second half with a 14-5 run to hold off the Lady Eagles and earn a 65-56 win in American Southwest Conference play Thursday night. Ozarks (5-7, 2-5 ASC) trailed early in the game, but rallied behind the inside play of Taylor Farmer and Kindra Davis. The duo scored six […]

January 3, 2013 • Posted in

Howard Payne Men Complete Improbable Comeback

Clarksville, Ark.-The Howard Payne University men sank a free throw with .5 seconds remaining in overtime after a rare over-the-back foul against Ozarks to complete a wild come-from-behind 83-82 win in American Southwest Conference play Thursday night. The Eagles (3-9, 1-6) appeared to have the game wrapped up leading 72-67 with 33 seconds left in […]

January 2, 2013 • Posted in

Honor lists announced for 2012 Fall Semester

University of the Ozarks has announced its President's and Dean's academic honor lists for the 2012 Fall Semester. To be included on the President’s List, a student must carry at least 12 hours and maintain a 4.00 grade point average. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must carry at least 12 hours […]

December 31, 2012 • Posted in

Ozarks Sprinter Headed To Hall of Fame

Clarksville, Ark.-Not even famed University of Georgia running back Herschel Walker was faster than Percy Williams. Williams, a 5-foot-7, 145-pound sprinter, beat the 6-foot-1, 225-pound Walker at an indoor 60-meter race during his collegiate days. Walker wasn’t the only runner Williams beat over a four-year span while at Ozarks. Williams, who competed at Ozarks from […]

December 27, 2012 • Posted in

Louis Whorton Credits Early Influence For Success

Clarksville, Ark.-As a young man, Louis Whorton grew up listening to a number of basketball coaching legends in his home. Little did he know that he would later join them as a legend himself. Years after learning the game from that influential group of coaches, Whorton would become one of the most successful women’s basketball […]

December 21, 2012 • Posted in

Ozarks and the JLC convert a reluctant Texas native

Maegan Bell, a senior early childhood education major from Dallas, Texas, didn't always consider Ozarks her home. But four years later, she is an avid champion for Ozarks and the Jones Learning Center. "I graduated from a high school in Dallas that works with students who have learning disabilities," Bell explained. "My guidance counselor there […]

December 21, 2012 • Posted in

Glasscock Brings Holiday Cheer To Clarksville Retirement Center

Clarksville, Ark.-U of O women's tennis and basketball player Chelsea Glasscock wanted to do something to bring a little holiday cheer to the Clarksville Retirement Center. Glasscock, a senior from Prairie Grove, and roommate Erin Heim decided to collect items for stockings. Glasscock took advantage of facebook to spread her idea and was able to […]

December 20, 2012 • Posted in

University Theatre wins big at college theatre festival

University of the Ozarks Theatre presented their show, "God of Carnage," at the American College Theatre Festival at Arkansas State University in October with resounding success. The company came away from the event with six awards. The first award, Best Load-in/Load-out, was for having the smoothest set-up and take-down of lighting, costumes, sound and scenery. […]

December 18, 2012 • Posted in

Ozarks Women Net Blowout Win

Clarksville, Ark.-Clarksville, Ark.-The Lady Eagles used 15 players and made ten three-pointers to run away with a 81-41 victory over Rhema Bible College Tuesday afternoon. Ozarks improves to 5-6 overall heading into Christmas break. Ozarks will next play January 3 against Howard Payne University in Clarksville. Ozarks cruised to a 39-24 halftime lead behind a […]

December 18, 2012 • Posted in

Ozarks Men Cruise To Easy Win

Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles cruised to an easy 92-61 win over Rhema Bible College Tuesday in non-conference action. Ozarks (3-8) went up big in the first half and held the lead for all but one possession in the game. Rhema (2-9) took a brief lead, 10-8, at the 15:25 mark of the first half, but Ozarks […]