Clarksville, Ark.-Former University of the Ozarks standout pitcher Curt Dixon signed a professional baseball contract with the Sioux City (IA) Explorers, it was announced on Tuesday. Dixon could see action out of the bullpen as early as Wednesday. Sioux City is a member of the American Association, an independent league made up of ten teams […]
Clarksville, Ark.-16 University of the Ozarks student-athletes have been named to the 2008 spring American Southwest Conference All-Academic team, it was announced by the league office on Monday. To be eligible for ASC All-Academic honors, student-athletes must have lettered in the 2008 season, be in at least their second academic year at their institution, and […]
Clarksville, Ark.-For the third straight season, Robby Finnell was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Baseball Team, it was announced on Thursday. Finnell, a senior designated hitter, earned a spot on the 2008 All-District VI First Team. The political science major, along with the other All-District First Team members from eight national districts, […]
Clarksville, Ark.-Senior catcher Chelsea Joslin was named to the Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Midwest All-Region Second Team, it was announced by director of publications Christina Edgar on Tuesday. It is the second major award for Joslin this week. The Claremore, Okla., native was also named to the American Southwest Conference All-East Division Second Team. […]
Clarksville, Ark.-Four University of the Ozarks softball players received American Southwest Conference East Division All-Conference honors following a division-only vote by head coaches, the ASC office announced on Tuesday. Senior catcher Chelsea Joslin was named to the ASC All-East Division Second Team. Senior second baseman Jessica Pianalto, freshman utility player Sarah Otteman and freshman first […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- Tyler Wilson said roller coasters and amusement parks will never be the same for him again. Kathy Erickson called it an experience of a lifetime. Jessica Reed described it as the most amazing thing she has ever done. The three University of the Ozarks students were discussing their experience in NASA’s Reduced […]
Clarksville, Ark.-Ten University of the Ozarks baseball players received American Southwest Conference East Division All-Conference honors as voted on by the league's seven division head coaches, the ASC office announced on Monday. Sophomore shortstop Cory Briggs, sophomore catcher Scott Dietz, senior designated hitter Robby Finnell and junior center fielder Bruce Cameron all received ASC East […]
In April 2008, five U of O students traveled to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston to conduct a self-designed experiment in reduced gravity. They called the trip the thrill of a lifetime. Tyler Wilson said roller coasters and amusement parks will never be the same for him again. Kathy Erickson called it an experience […]
Clarksville, Ark. - University of the Ozarks student-athletes Olivia Fisher and Brian Sarber were named the 2007-2008 Female and Male Athlete of the Year, it was announced Tuesday at the annual athletic banquet. The Athlete of the Year award is given to a student-athlete who displays outstanding athletic accomplishments, combined with academic excellence and superior […]
Clarksville, Ark.-The Lady Eagles ended their season with a pair of losses to American Southwest Conference opponent East Texas Baptist University over the weekend. The Tigers (25-13, 14-10 ASC) took a 9-4 win in game one and a 7-0 win in game two to complete a sweep. Ozarks (14-26, 7-17 ASC) started with game strong, […]