Athletics Stories and Features
OBU’s Bison Esports Off to a Strong Start
December 5, 2024
OBU’s Bison Esports is off to a successful start as their Smash Bros. team earned second place in the Great American Conference. “We are looking to carry that momentum into our games next semester,” said Glen…
OBU Announces Special Olympics Unified College Program
October 24, 2024
A kickoff event celebrating a new partnership between OBU and Special Olympics Oklahoma creating OBU's Special Olympics Unified College program will be held on Oct. 29 from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center. Preceding the…
OBU Crowns Harvest Court During Homecoming Halftime Oct. 19
October 19, 2024
OBU announced the 2024 Harvest Court winners during halftime of its Oct. 19 football game against Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The game kicked off at 6 p.m. inside Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex. The events took place…
OBU Celebrates Grand Opening of Brant and Leslie Hill Esports Arena
October 10, 2024
With great excitement, OBU officially unveiled the Brant and Leslie Hill Bison Esports Arena in OBU’s Recreational and Wellness Center on Oct. 8. The grand opening ceremony featured remarks from OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas, who…
Past, Present and Future Showcased at OBU during The Weekend, Oct 17-19
October 4, 2024
Oklahoma Baptist University is excited and honored to welcome alumni, students, prospective students, families, and friends to Bison Hill for The Weekend 2024, Oct. 17-19. The events combine OBU’s annual Homecoming celebration with…
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…