TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts University athletic department announced staff changes for its communications office following the departure of long-time Associate Athletic Director Blake Freeland. Scott Slarks and Jarrett Hardwick, have been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Communications and Director of Athletic Communications, respectively, while a search is being conducted to hire an assistant director.
How does a soccer-loving boy from Wales wind up in Tulsa as the youngest General Manager of a professional soccer team (aka “football club”) in the United States? For Wayne Farmer, the journey was more circuitous than you might imagine.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – For the third time this year, Oral Roberts baseball's Isaac Coffey was selected as a Freshmen All-American landing on the 2019 Perfect Game/Rawlings College Second Team.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Oral Roberts outfielder Andrew Pace was selected to the 2019 Academic All-Summit League Team for his combined efforts on and off the baseball field as announced by the league office Wednesday. The entire squad is selected by the institution's faculty athletics representatives and sports information directors.
After a top 20 finish in the NCAA triple jump championships, Oral Roberts senior Jaden Purnell has been named to the USTFCCCA Honorable Mention All-America team.
TULSA, Okla. – Isaac Coffey from the Oral Roberts baseball team landed his second All-America honor of 2019 as he was named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Division I Freshman All-American First Team, the organization announced Monday.
Oral Roberts Head Track and Field Coach Joe Dial has announced the signing of former Edmond Memorial standout Aaron Charlton, a sprinter who will join the ORU track program next season.
Senior Jaden Purnell competed at an NCAA Championship event for the third time in his illustrious career, earning a top 20 finish in the triple jump, Friday, to bring an end to his time as a Golden Eagle.
Senior Cody Burrows was named the 2018-19 Summit League Men's Golfer of the Year on Thursday with the release of the 2018-19 Summit League Men's Golf award winners.
TULSA, Okla. – Oral Roberts senior pitcher Josh McMinn had his name selected in the 27th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball First Year Draft as the 812th overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday.
Oral Roberts freshman Sarah Bell has been named the 2018-19 Summit League Newcomer of the Year, it was announced Wednesday with the release of the 2018-19 Summit League Women's Golf award winners by the league office.
TUSCON, Ariz. – Oral Roberts baseball's Isaac Coffey earned an elite honor Wednesday being named to the 2019 Collegiate Baseball Freshmen All-American team, powered by Diamond.
TULSA, Okla. – After winning back-to-back Summit League Triple Crown titles, Oral Roberts junior Spencer Henson was selected by the New York Yankees in the ninth round of the 2019 Major League Baseball First Year Draft Tuesday.
Oral Roberts sophomores Kayvon Stubbs and Sasha Wells, both of whom qualified for the NCAA Preliminary Rounds, were named to the Summit League’s Academic All-League Team, it was announced Thursday.
Senior Jaden Purnell qualified for the next round to highlight Saturday’s action as the Oral Roberts track and field teams wrapped up competition at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds.
TULSA, Okla. – A complete game shutout from Trey Wolf in game one helped the Oral Roberts baseball team force a decisive final game of the 2019 Summit League Championship Saturday, only to fall to Omaha at J.L. Johnson Stadium.
Sasha Wells became the first Golden Eagle to punch her ticket to the next round as the sophomore finished 22nd in the 100m hurdles, setting a new school record in the process. Wells’ record highlighted day two of the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds for Oral Roberts.
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts baseball team dropped its opening game of the day to Omaha, 3-2, before picking up an elimination game win over South Dakota State, 4-0, Friday at J.L. Johnson Stadium.
TULSA, Okla. – Josh McMinn struck out 10 over eight innings and Spencer Henson reached base five times as the Oral Roberts baseball team tallied a 5-2 win over South Dakota State in its opening game of the 2019 Summit League Baseball Championship Thursday afternoon at J.L. Johnson Stadium.
The Oral Roberts track and field program started action at the NCAA West Preliminary, Thursday, with three Golden Eagles competing on the first day of the meet.
TULSA, Okla. – Tonight's Summit League Baseball Championship game between Oral Roberts and South Dakota State has been officially postponed due to extreme weather that came through the area.
Sasha Wells is the fourth member of her family to attend ORU after mom and dad were both members of the track & field program. She is not only following in their footsteps, but trying to push the family legacy even further.
TULSA, Okla. – Headlined by Summit League Player of the Year Spencer Henson, the Oral Roberts baseball team had seven players named to 2019 All-Summit League teams Tuesday night as voted upon by its head coaches.
TULSA, Okla. – Former Oral Roberts men's soccer midfielder Edgardo Mira has been named to the El Salvador 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup 40-Player National Team roster.
TULSA, Okla. – It's postseason time for the Oral Roberts baseball team as a trip to a NCAA Regional is on the line when it hosts the 2019 Summit League Baseball Championship May 22-25 at J.L. Johnson Stadium.
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts men's soccer team and Head Coach Ryan Bush announced the upcoming 2019 season schedule on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles will hold nine home matches throughout the campaign the most since the 2013 season.
ORU Athletics Announces Communications Staff Changes
June 14, 2019TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts University athletic department announced staff changes for its communications office following the departure of long-time Associate Athletic Director Blake Freeland. Scott Slarks and Jarrett Hardwick, have been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Communications and Director of Athletic Communications, respectively, while a search is being conducted to hire an assistant director.
