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'This Gift Just Said Game On, We're In This Thing': TU Athletic Director Talks $30 Million Anonymous Donation
TU Athletic Director Rick Dickson announced on Tuesday that an anonymous donor has given a $30 million gift to the University of Tulsa's Athletics Endowment Fund on Tuesday. This generous donation serves as the cornerstone for the fund, which has an ambitious goal of endowing all athletic scholarships. The proceeds from the endowment will fund the cost of attendance for scholarship student-athletes in perpetuity.
'SEC needs to be ready for us'; OU departs Big 12, officially joins the SEC
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The University of Oklahoma (OU) has officially departed the Big 12 to join the Southeastern Conference on Monday, July 1. In honor of the big day, OU celebrated statewide. In Green Country, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum started the special day with a special proclamation, naming...
Team Wisconsin Triumphs in Men’s Junior Freestyle Wrestling Nationals with Mirasolas’ Success
Team Wisconsin secured its first-ever Men’s Junior Freestyle National Dual Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a 33-32 victory over Ohio, led by graduates Connor and Cole Mirasola of West Bend West. Cole Mirasola, one of the five undefeated wrestlers for the team, finished with a 6-0 record and crucial pinfalls. The final victory was sealed by Kellen Wolbert of Oconomowoc with a pin in the 138-pound class. The team, including eight seniors moving on to Division I colleges, dominated the event, going 7-0 overall.
The Oklahoman’s Super 30: Jenks’ Javion Antai preparing to enter senior year with new team
Three summers ago, Javion Antai had never stepped onto a football field. Now, he is just days away from announcing his commitment to play the sport collegiately. But after successfully shoving a decade of experience into a handful of years, Antai faces one more challenge before he wraps up his high school career. When he suits up on in August against Edmond Santa Fe for the first game of his senior year, it will no longer be the sport that is unfamiliar to Antai, instead, it will be the high school he is playing for.
Jordon Mallett Wraps Up Successful Stint at Tulsa Speedway with Brandon Anderson Motorsports
Jordon Mallett expressed gratitude for the opportunity to drive for Brandon Anderson Motorsports, showcasing strong performance with one win, three top fives, and seven top 10s in eight feature races at the ASCS National Tour doubleheader at Tulsa Speedway. Yes, But. Mallett faced challenges with a disappointing qualifying performance and...
⚾ Wind Surge blows out Tulsa
WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge popped up in July and won 12-5 in the split series opener at Riverfront Stadium over the Tulsa Drillers. Wichita scored multiple runs in four different innings, including a six-run eighth that provided more than enough distance for the victory. Jeferson Morales rocketed a...
Joplin Crusaders Dominate at Home Over The Tulsa Gators
JOPLIN, MO — The Joplin Crusaders squared off with the Tulsa Gators, Saturday night at Fred G. Hughes Stadium in what was the last game before the playoffs. The Crusaders left no doubt and defeated the Gators, 40-20. Joplin improves to 7-1 on the season and will now get ready for playoffs.
Former Ohio State Offensive Coordinator Kevin Wilson Looking for Year Two Strides at Tulsa
The Golden Hurricane are but a small ocean swirl as Kevin Wilson enters his second season as head coach. Tulsa went 4-8 as Wilson started his rebuild in 2023 – its fifth losing campaign in the last seven years – then suffered a landslide of losses in the transfer portal. Question marks are rampant on their downtrodden defense.
Tulsa Rescheduled for Nov. 14 with Added Program for Huge Championship Weekend
TULSA, OK (July 1, 2024) – The Dirt Down in T-Town finale at Tulsa Speedway for the American Sprint Car Series National Tour has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14, with the addition of another full show that day. The night’s program will include the Dirt Down in T-Town’s...
One BIG final party at ‘The Big House’
High school basketball fans in Oklahoma are in for a special treat - at least for one year. The OSSAA announced last week that every classifi cation - from B all the way up to 6A - will play the 2024-25 state tournament at State Fair Arena, also known at “The Big House.”
Drillers Fall in Wichita in Rare Monday Game
Wichita, KS – The Tulsa Drillers played a rare Monday night game to begin an abnormal week to accommodate the July 4th holiday. The Monday game for the Drillers began a six-game series against the Wichita Wind Surge, with the first three games being played at Wichita’s Riverfront Stadium. The Drillers fell 12-5 in the opener as they were hurt by four errors in the loss.
Control Issues Plague Drillers in Loss to Wichita
Wichita, KS – It was a frustrating night in Wichita for the Tulsa Drillers on Tuesday. It began poorly when their scheduled game with the Wind Surge started late because of rain at Riverfront Stadium. Once the game began, the strike zone proved elusive as Wichita took a 3-0 lead without needing a hit to produce any of the three runs. The end result was a 6-2 loss for the Drillers.
Drillers Announce Second-Half Promotional Schedule
2nd Half Promos Include Raft Racers Weekend, OKC Thunder Night, Harry Potter Night & So Much More. This week, the Tulsa Drillers began the second half of the 2024 baseball season, and a number of great promotional events are scheduled for fans attending games at ONEOK Field over the next three months.
Opportunistic Drillers Take Series from Amarillo
Tulsa, OK – In the final game of a six-game series with Amarillo, the Tulsa Drillers were out-hit 12-4 Sunday afternoon, but the more important run column favored the Drillers. Tulsa scored three runs in the third inning without the benefit of a hit and overcame an early Amarillo lead to post a 4-3 win at ONEOK Field.
#ORUXC Adds Two More Summer Signings
TULSA, Okla. – #ORUXC is thrilled to announce the addition of two exceptional athletes to its Cross Country teams: Nicodemus Rotich and Ossly Murambidzi. These talented runners bring a wealth of experience and skill, promising to enhance the competitive edge of ORU in the upcoming 2024 season. Nicodemus Rotich joins the Golden Eagles from Eldoret, Kenya, and transfers in from Eastern Kentucky University. Rotich is set to add tremendous depth to both the Cross Country and Track squads. His impressive personal bests and accolades are a testament to his dedication and prowess on the track: 8k (XC): 23:52 3k Steeplechase:...
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