May 2008 Stories and Features
Bison Add Brumfield
May 30, 2008
Nate Brumfield, a 6-5 forward from Hutchinson Community College, has signed to play basketball for Oklahoma Baptist University.A native of Rochester, N.Y., Brumfield graduated from East Rochester High School, a very successful prep basketball…
Collazo Named First-Team All-American
May 30, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University slugger Josh Collazo was named First-Team first baseman on the 2008 NAIA All-America baseball team released Friday.Collazo, a junior from Tampa, Fla., is OBU's first first-team All-American since Darrin Fowler earned…
Bison Add SSC’s Jackson
May 28, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist has added Seminole State transfer Bret Jackson for the 2008-09 men's basketball season.Jackson, a 6-2 guard from Frontier, was a 2006 All-State and was on the Faith 7 All-Star, along with OBU junior Tyler Parker and recent…
OBU’s Paxson Accepts MACU Post
May 28, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist alum and assistant baseball coach Kevin Paxson has been named head coach of Sooner Athletic Conference rival Mid-America Christian University.Paxson, a native of Shawnee, was a Third-Team All-American at Cowley County Community…
Hurn Signs With Wingnuts
May 28, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University pitcher Doug Hurn has signed an independent league contract with the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.The Wingnuts are members of the 10-team league, which includes…
Bison Third, Lady Bison Fifth at NAIA Nationals
May 24, 2008
Though it had its heroes, Oklahoma Baptist University will remember the 2008 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Meet as the one that limped away.With a third big hamstring injury in as many days for the Bison, OBU was tied for first with…
Hilton's Decathlon Title Lifts Bison
May 23, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University's second day at the three-day NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships had some more bad news and a few more bright spots, including the right to claim the NAIA's Greatest Athlete with Jonathan Hilton…
OBU Hopes to Bounce Back from Rough Day
May 22, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist hopes for defending its men's outdoor track and field championship took a big hit Thursday at the tail end of the men's 100 meter prelim.Dominique Matthews, who represents OBU in the 100, 200 and relays, pulled a hamstring a…
Boyer Named NAIA Scholar Athlete
May 20, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University catcher Jayme Boyer added yet another line to her college softball resume, earning the distinction of NAIA All-America Scholar Athlete.The award, which requires a 3.5 grade point average or better on all college…
OBU Set to Defend Track Title
May 19, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist, winners of three national track and field national championships since 2005, set off to defend its latest national championship - the men's outdoor title - with action beginning Thursday.The OBU men just missed claiming the…
Grads See Transformation Demonstration at Commencement
May 17, 2008
After witnessing a visual demonstration of how their lives have been shaped while in college, 247 Oklahoma Baptist University graduates received their diplomas during the university's Spring Commencement Saturday morning in OBU's…
Nursing Grads Get Pins and Reminder
May 16, 2008
In one of OBU's distinctive academic traditions, 32 senior nursing students received their OBU nursing pins at the School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony Friday afternoon. The pinning ceremony celebrates the transition from the role of student to…
Five Netters Earn Academic Honors
May 16, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University boasted five NAIA All-America Scholar Athletes in men's and women's tennis, it was announced Thursday.All five OBU players are juniors and return next season.Brooke Mowery was the lone Lady Bison to earn the honor,…
Benson Player of the Year in Germany
May 14, 2008
Former Oklahoma Baptist All-American Frank Benson earned high basketball honors in Germany.Benson, a 6-5 forward, led his team, SVD 49 Dortmund to the league championship. After averaging 28.6 points and 12 rebounds per game, Benson was named…
Fraser Named MVP of Austrian All-Star Game
May 13, 2008
Former Oklahoma Baptist University All-American Mike Fraser continues to excel in the professional ranks in Austria.Fraser, a 6-8 forward, posted 24 points in the league's All-Star Game, earning MVP honors as Fraser led the International Stars…
Three Named All-Region
May 13, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist placed three players on the All-Region VI Baseball team, it was announced recently.Senior catcher Mason Reilly and relief pitcher Jordan McCavitt were joined by junior first baseman Josh Collazo.Collazo, who hails from Tampa,…
Boyer, Pate Named All-Region
May 13, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University put two players on the All-Region Second Team for softball - Jayme Boyer and Jami Pate.Boyer, who has now made the team all three years, was included this year as a utility player, having spent much of her time in…
OBU Strong at Sooner Twilight
May 12, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University's track athletes hit 17 qualifying standards and two new provisional marks, including the best performances of the season by eight individuals this year at the Sooner Twilight Meet Saturday.The men's 200 meters saw…
Bison Sign Derieck Mosbey
May 12, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist has added Derieck Mosbey Jr., a 6-1 guard from Oakland, Calif., to the men's basketball team for the 2008-09 season.Mosbey, a junior transfer from Chabot College, averaged 14 points, four rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 steals…
Bison End Season at Regional
May 9, 2008
A 10-6 loss at the hands of Texas Wesleyan capped the season for the Oklahoma Baptist University baseball team Friday at Oklahoma City University's Jim Wade Stadium. The Bison finish with a 44-16 record.OBU took the early 1-0 lead in the top of…
Boyer Named ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District
May 8, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University catcher Jayme Boyer has been named ESPN the Magazine's Academic All-District VI First-Team College Division catcher. Boyer, who holds OBU's game, season and career home run records, was named All-Sooner Athletic…
Bison Fall to OCU at Regional
May 8, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist suffered its worst loss of the season at the hands of fourth-ranked Oklahoma City, 25-2, in the NAIA Region VI Tournament Thursday. The loss puts OBU in a 2:30 p.m. elimination game Friday against Texas Wesleyan University. The…
OBU Honors 420 Years of Service
May 8, 2008
Recognizing a combined 420 years of service to the institution, Oklahoma Baptist University honored 25 faculty and staff members during the university's annual Service Awards Banquet in April. Carole Corley, data entry clerk in the OBU business…
Bison 21st in Final Baseball Ranking
May 7, 2008
After getting no votes in the previous Top 25 poll, Oklahoma Baptist rolled off a second-place finish in the stacked Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament and picked up 100 votes in this week's poll. That jump propelled the Bison to No. 21 in…
Lady Bison Add Hamilton
May 6, 2008
May 6, 2008 Oklahoma Baptist University added Charles Page High School outside hitter Shannon Hamilton to the squad for 2008.A second-team All-State and All-Conference selection, Hamilton also was a classroom standout as a member of the…
Palmer Signs with OBU Volleyball
May 6, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University added setter Brittany Palmer of Colorado Springs, Colo., for the team's first year back in action in 2008. A three-year captain at Rampart High School, Palmer held the Colorado High School record for assists in one…
Bison Rally Past Wayland Baptist, 11-9
May 6, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist got a much-needed opening round win, rallying past Wayland Baptist 11-9 in the NAIA Region VI Tournament at Oklahoma City University's Jim Wade Stadium Doug Hurn (7-2) got the win in relief, going 7.1 innings and allowing two…
Hermes to Run for OBU Next Year
May 6, 2008
Nicholas Hermes of Magnolia High School in Magnolia, Texas, has signed to run track and cross country for Oklahoma Baptist University, beginning in the fall of 2008. The son of Richard and Denise Hermes, Nicholas was a three-year regional…
Galarza Joins Volleyball Team
May 6, 2008
Kimberly Michelle Galarza, a senior at San Jacinto Christian Academy in Amarillo, has signed to continue her volleyball career at Oklahoma Baptist University. Galarza, the daughter of Deborah Galarza, was a three-time team MVP, All-District and…
Bison Open Regional with WBU Tuesday
May 5, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist, fresh from its region berth-clinching appearance in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament finals, will open the Region VI Tournament Tuesday in Oklahoma City against the team the Bison beat to earn the berth - Wayland…
OBU Has Three on All-SAC Softball Team
May 5, 2008
Three Oklahoma Baptist University players were named to the All-Sooner Athletic Conference Softball Team, it was announced Sunday. Jayme Boyer, a junior from Shawnee, and Jami Pate, a senior from Claremore, were named First-Team, while Brooke…
Bison Advance to Region Tournament
May 2, 2008
Assured of nothing without a win, Oklahoma Baptist advanced to the NAIA Region VI Tournament with a win over Wayland Baptist University, 17-3, in Plainview, Texas, Friday. The Bison advance as a Sooner Athletic Conference finalist after beating…
Lady Bison Start SAC Tournament Friday
May 2, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist opens the Sooner Athletic Conference softball tournament Friday at Hall of Fame Stadium against St. Gregory's. The Lady Bison are 22-32 on the season and lost all four games to St. Gregory's this season. The Lady Cavaliers…
Collazo Named SAC Player of the Year
May 2, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University first baseman Josh Collazo was named Sooner Athletic Conference Player of the Year Saturday. Collazo, a junior first baseman from Tampa, Fla., has driven in 100 runs and has 22 home runs on the season, while batting…
Lady Bison End Season at SAC Tourney
May 2, 2008
A 9-1 loss to St. Gregory's and a 4-3 setback to Oklahoma Christian ended Oklahoma Baptist University's 2008 softball season Friday at Hall of Fame Stadium. Lady Bison freshman Alyssa Henkes broke the school's single-season hits record during…
Collazo Gets 100th RBI as OBU Loses Title Game
May 2, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist lost the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament title game to Lubbock Christian, 17-7, despite another milestone for first baseman Josh Collazo. Collazo, who was named the Sooner Athletic Conference Player of the Year after the…
OBU Rallies Pay Off Against USAO
April 1, 2008
PLAINVIEW, Texas - The three-four-five part of the OBU lineup combined for 10 hits and 12 RBI to lead the Bison past USAO in a wild 16-15 elimination game at the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament Thursday. Chris Chambers drove in six runs…