Clarksville, Ark.-Several University of the Ozarks student-athletes have been named to the American Southwest Conference 2000 Fall All-Academic Team, announced by the league office on Nov. 24. The Lady Eagles’ cross country team placed two members on the academic squad: junior elementary education major Lisa Hilton of Red Oak, Texas; and junior art major Amanda […]
Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles had seven players in double figures in a 115-71 blowout of Central Baptist College on Saturday. The Eagles shot a sizzling 73 percent in the second half, including nailing 6 of 8 three-pointers. Michael Young led the Eagles in scoring with 19 points. Gibbs followed with 17 points. Eric Whisenant made 4 […]
Clarksville, Ark.-The Lady Eagles used a balanced inside-outside attack to defeat Rust College 84-58 at the Hendrix Classic on Saturday. Ozarks got 20 points from guard Lacey Johnson and 16 points from center Mandy Thomas. Johnson of Ozark nailed 6 of 9 three-pointers for the Lady Eagles, while Thomas scored 16 points and grabbed a […]
Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles proved to be too much for Rust College in a 77-67 victory in the Hendrix Classic on Friday. Ozarks held a 37-34 lead over Rust at halftime, but the Bearcats fought back to tie the game at 59 all late in the second half. The Eagles used a 10-2 spurt to overcome […]
Clarksville, Ark.-The Lady Eagles nearly pulled off an upset against the Hendrix Lady Warriors in the Hendrix Classic, but were outscored 41-30 in the second half on their way to a 71-64 loss. The Lady Eagles held a 34-30 half time edge, but shot only 29 percent in the second half against the 23rd ranked […]
By Larry Isch, Director of Public Relations Clarksville, Ark.-The 2000 men's soccer season did not start out in encouraging fashion for the U of O Eagles. Consecutive road losses left the Eagles’ confidence battered and bruised, but head coach Dave De Hart could tell by the way his players responded that the setbacks were not […]
Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks Lady Eagles junior Christie Shuffield has been named the American Southwest Conference Women's Basketball East Division Preseason Player of the Year in a poll conducted by league coaches. By Larry Isch, Director of Public Relations The 6-foot-1 center from Dover, Ark., led the conference in blocked shots per game (3.04) […]
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. ---The University of the Ozarks will present its annual Service of Lessons and Carols at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, in Munger Chapel. The traditional holiday event, which is free and open to the public, will feature scripture readings and congregational carols. This year’s event will also include a special performance of Antonio […]
Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles lost their fourth straight road game with a 70-71 loss to the University of Texas-Dallas on Saturday. The Eagles once again had a halftime lead, but were unable to hold on to the game. A last second shot by Acord rolled in and popped out. “It seems like every time we take […]
Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks men's basketball coach Johnny Johnson knows his team won't be sneaking up on anybody this season. By Larry Isch, Director of Public Relations With a roster full of experience and depth, Johnson’s Eagles have been picked to finish second in the American Southwest Conference East Division. Last season, the Eagles […]