Athletics Stories and Features

Diaper Drive to Combat Crisis: Pottawatomie County Collected Diapers and Wipes for Local Families in Need

October 2, 2024

Multiple locations across Pottawatomie County, including Oklahoma Baptist University, collected diapers and wipes last week as part of National Diaper Need Awareness Week. The drive supported the efforts of Legacy Parenting Center and aimed to…

OBU launches Bison Esports with a grand opening on Oct. 8

September 27, 2024

OBU has stepped into the dynamic world of esports with the launch of its new program in the fall 2024 semester. On Oct. 8, OBU will host a public dedication and grand opening of the Brant and Leslie Hill Bison Esports Arena at 3:30 p.m. in the…

OBU Announces Launch of Esports Program in Fall 2024

March 14, 2024

OBU is embracing the fast-growing world of esports as it announces plans to launch an esports program in the fall 2024 semester. Corey Bolgrin, director of Bison Recreation and Wellness at OBU, said this signifies OBU's commitment to providing…

Harvest Court Winners to be Announced During Bison Football Spring Game March 26

March 25, 2021

Oklahoma Baptist University will announce the winners of the University’s annual Harvest Court Friday night, March 26, during halftime of the Bison football spring game. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. inside Crain Family Stadium at the…

Four Bison Brigade Members Selected for Virtual Performance with Intercollegiate Marching Band

January 7, 2021

Four members of OBU’s Bison Brigade marching band have been selected to perform with the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Intercollegiate Marching Band. College marching ensembles from across the nation will…

OBU Athletics Announces Reduction in Sports

November 9, 2020

Oklahoma Baptist University boasts a tradition of all-around excellence in intercollegiate athletics that few can rival. From our history as one of the premier programs in the NAIA, culminating in three straight Learfield Sports Directors Cup…

OBU Alumni Invited to Alumni Day During Bison Basketball Feb. 29

February 11, 2020

OBU alumni are invited to herd to Bison Hill Saturday, Feb. 29, for Alumni Day during the OBU basketball games. The Bison will take on Southern Arkansas that afternoon, with the women tipping off at 1 p.m. and the men’s game to follow…

OBU Hosts Annual Awards Assembly May 8, Recognizes Outstanding Students

May 9, 2019

OBU recognized outstanding students during its annual awards chapel Wednesday, May 8. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium, with seniors Chandler Warren and Libby Unruh receiving the highest awards given. The…

OBU Mourns Passing of Coach Sam Freas

March 25, 2019

Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Samuel James Freas II: Friday April 5, 2019, 4 pm at Raley ChapelOklahoma Baptist University500 W. University, Shawnee, OK 74804 Legendary Oklahoma Baptist coach Dr. Sam Freas, who led OBU to seven…

OBU Crowns 2018 Harvest Court During Homecoming Football Game

November 3, 2018

OBU announced winners of the 2018 Harvest Court Saturday, Nov. 3, during halftime of the Bison football game versus Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The event was part of OBU’s homecoming celebration happening on campus…

OBU Crowns 2017 Harvest Court During Homecoming Game

October 28, 2017

OBU announced winners of the 2017 harvest court Saturday, Oct. 28, during halftime of the Bison football game versus Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The event was part of OBU’s homecoming celebration happening on campus…