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Winter slows down spring sports

Winter storms alter practice schedules early on in season

There’s no substitute for being outside, head baseball coach Joe Reed said. Full story

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Tate, Tooley win sports publication awards for media guides

Katie Tooley and Bruce Tate have represented OU in a fashion not seen often in Ottawa.

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OU Braves football team has same goals, expectations

KCAC champions. 11-1 win/loss record. National playoffs appearance. All achievements by the 2009 Ottawa University football team.

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Coach Craig Shaw leaves OU for Fort Hays State

After winning the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference in 2009, the women’s soccer team underwent coaching changes at the top this summer.

The ‘Wright’ Stuff: ESPN isn’t the only outlet for news

I’m a student and sports fan here just like many others on this campus.

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Rivalry renewed, OU Braves victorious

The OU football team defeated its rival Baker University 24-14 Saturday.

Concentration added

Students interested in the sports marketing field at Ottawa University might have an opportunity to explore that field in the coming school year.

Students hit the sand court

About eighty percent of Ottawa's students on campus are athletes, making up the majority of OU's student body.

Dodgeball team advances to national tournament

One athletics team at Ottawa University not named baseball or softball recently qualified for a national tournament.

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Softball team takes KCAC title

Coach Jay Kahnt said that his team is starting to play the best ball.

Racquetball games help students, faculty stay fit

Two to three times a week, Ottawa University chemistry professor Doug Holub takes to the courts of the Mabee Center to get in some exercise.

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Track to host KCAC Championship

On April 30th, Ottawa University will host the KCAC Track and Field Championship for the first time in decades.

Golf teams focus on academics, team building as season ends

Golf head coach Wendell Smith felt it was necessary for the golf team to put academics first.

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Baseball team looks for strong finish

The Ottawa University Braves have accumulated a record of 12 wins and only four losses so far in conference play.

Fans expect too much

Why do we hold professional athletes to such a high standard?

Men’s golf team sets sights on KCAC conference championship

With golf season about to start, students and coaches have high expectations for the season.

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Baseball, softball teams start seasons

Sometimes teammates have to defend each other Joe Reed said.

Womens team ready to begin off-season

The womens basketball team didn't end their season exactly how they imagined.

Men’s basketball wraps up season

The season is now over for basketball, but many students were left wondering if head mens basketball coach Andy Carrier is wrapping up his time here at Ottawa.

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Winter slows down spring sports

There’s no substitute for being outside, head baseball coach Joe Reed said.

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Athletic classes shape students

Physical activities courses at Ottawa University are a breadth area requirement for a reason.

Coaches help student athletes adjust

Ezekial Rodriguez has a passion to help students.

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Cheer and dance work to nationals

Ottawa University cheer and dance teams are looking at exciting opportunities in the near future.

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Off season athletes use off time to improve

At Ottawa University athletes tend to work harder during the off-season then during the regular season.

Men’s basketball looks to learn from difficult season

In the game of basketball, it’s a win-lose situation.

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Five OU All-American football players named

After claiming the 2009 Kansas Christian Athletic Conference title, Ottawa University had five football players named to the College Fanz 2009 All-American Honors list.

Saints champs, Peyton Manning suffers from loss

The New Orleans Saints brought the Super Bowl home after dealing with the embarrassment of paper bags and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina over their history.

Smith hits buzzer shot for home win

KiKi Smith wonders why she just didn’t call a time out.

Pomona lodge builds team camaraderie

OU football and baseball athletics try to build confidence among teams with retreats to a lake.

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Basketball prepares for conference

The Lady Braves basketball team is on an eight-game losing streak.

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Lady Braves downed in first round

The 2009 women’s soccer season ended in the first round of the NAIA National Tournament.

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Seniors say goodbye to final, historical season

The Ottawa University football team winning streak ended Saturday with a loss to Lindenwood University in the NAIA playoffs.

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Soccer standout shines

Amanda Just became the third student athlete in OU history to win a prestigious award from ESPN after Jamison Shaw and Andy Otto.

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Soccer standout shines

Lady Brave makes ESPN’s academic all-district team

Amanda Just became the third student athlete in OU history to win a prestigious award from ESPN after Jamison Shaw and Andy Otto.

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Athletic teams work to fund trips, tournaments

At Ottawa University, a majority of the student-athletes fundraise for their sport.

Congratulations deserved by all undefeated greats

I’ve never played on an undefeated team.

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Basketball bounces back into action

The men’s basketball team is a team in transition this season.

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Alumnus honors fallen teammate

Scholarship funds Jono’s legacy

Jonathan Krystiniak didn’t get to play his senior year of football for the Braves.

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Soccer national bound

OU women’s soccer is rising in the polls.

Volleyball goes on winning streak

The volleyball team is on its third game winning streak.

Golf weathers fall, spring seasons

The key to college golf is playing in the elements.

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Intramural football ends in co-championship

No pads, no helmets, just attachable flags with students playing football.

Chiefs need improvement in off-season

It’s amazing the difference one year doesn’t make.

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Bennett Serves Up Ping-pong Tournament

Good turnout makes for friendly game

The smell of sweat was in the air, and athletes were working hard on the playing field.  Last week, students in Bennett Hall were given the chance to compete in a table tennis tournament. Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a game set on a table that is 2.

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Baseball Adds International Talent

Sanchez talks sports, living far from home

Despite being almost 2,600 miles from home, Gustavo Sanchez still finds time to talk to his family.   Gustavo, junior, Recreation Administration, and a new pitcher on the Ottawa Braves baseball team. He hails from the city of Valencia, Venezuela, where his family still lives.

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Weather Can’t Stop Ultimate Frisbee Players

Students play game weekly

On Wednesday nights, something may be glowing in the distance on campus.  Welcome to the game of ultimate Frisbee.
 A weekly event for students, ultimate Frisbee has been a part of many students weekly routine.  But what are the rules to this intramural sport? Two teams do a kick off where one team throws the frisbee down the field to start playing.

Cheer, Dance Prepare for New Competition

Coach Alex Shaw thinks that Ottawa University’s 2009 cheerl and dance team are better than ever. With a lot of new members this year she believes the dedication to the team has grown. “I expect the same dedication, if they keep going the rate their going, they’ll be unstoppable,” Shaw said.

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JV Builds Skill

Younger Athletes Gain Experience

Every athlete wants to make the varsity team, but that impossible in college. Junior varsity sports give new student athletes a better feel of what it is like to play at a college level.

Alumni return to race current athletes

Participation, weather fuel event

Who says college athletes’ careers are over after graduation?

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Offense sets 11 school records

Goals drive team

Breaking records is just a by-product of winning says head football coach Kent Kessinger. 1 comment

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Winless streak stalls volleyball efforts

Conference play inspires team to work hard

The Ottawa University volleyball team has gotten off to a 3-10 start through the first games of the 2009 season.

Rules hinder well-roundedness

Going to a private university can weigh heavy on one’s wallet and leave a person looking for new places to finance an education.

Diversity vital part in team

Foreign student helps team

As the school year begins and sports seasons start Jorge Cota, senior, prepares for his last season of soccer.