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2017 News

  • Athletic Department Releases New Promotional Video
    July 09, 2018
    Clarksville, Ark.- The University of the Ozarks athletic department released a new promotional video Monday (July 9).
  • Smith, Rankin Named Athletes of the Year At OZZY Awards
    April 24, 2018
    Clarksville, Ark.-The second annual University of the Ozarks OZZY awards took place Tuesday, April 24 in the Rogers Conference Center where numerous student-athletes and teams were honored for their outstanding athletic and academic seasons.
  • Student-Athletes Celebrate NCAA III Week With Field Day
    April 12, 2018
    Clarksville, Ark.-For the third straight year, University of the Ozarks student-athletes celebrated National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III Week by hosting a Field Day for local students from self-contained classrooms.
  • Spring 2018 Eagle Insider Magazine Released
    April 02, 2018
    Clarksville, Ark.-The Spring 2018 University of the Ozarks Eagle Insider magazine has been released by the Sports Information Office.
  • 21 Student-Athletes Land On Fall ASC All-Academic Team
    January 22, 2018
    Clarksville, Ark.- 21 University of the Ozarks student-athletes have been named to the 2017 Fall American Southwest Conference All-Academic Team, it was announced by the league office January 22.
  • U of O FCA Chapter Assists With Operation Christmas Child
    December 12, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently volunteered its time and resources to assist in Operation Christmas Child.
  • Thomas Ross Named To United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-South Region Team
    December 07, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.- University of the Ozarks junior forward Thomas Ross was named to the United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-South Region Team, it was announced Thursday.
  • Six Men’s Soccer Players Earn All-Conference Honors
    November 07, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks men’s soccer team had six players receive All-Conference honors from the American Southwest Conference, the league office announced Tuesday, November 7.
  • Men's Soccer Team Eliminated From Playoffs
    November 04, 2017
    Belton, TexasThe Eagles were eliminated from the American Southwest Conference Championship Tournament Saturday with a 4-0 loss against nationally-ranked University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. The No. 18 Cru scored three times in the first half to set the match's tone. In front of its home crowd, the Cru scored in the 15th minute and then added another in the 24th minute to put Ozarks in a quick 2-0 deficit. The Eagles had trouble recovering from a third goal in the 33rd minute. Ozarks created a number of shots early in the second half, but couldn't find the back of the net. The Eagles end the season with a 9-7-2 overall record under second-year head coach Aaron Brueckner and advanced the postseason for the 15th time.
  • Garcia Nets Game-Winner; Eagles Advance To Semi-Finals
    November 02, 2017
    The Eagles advanced to the semi-finals of the American Southwest Conference Championship Tournament with a 1-0 victory over Concordia University Texas. Ozarks will face host institution Mary Hardin-Baylor Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The Eagles controlled the match for most of the first half, and then got the game-winning goal in the 50th on Sean Garcia's shot. Johnson Cijulus received the assist. It was Garcia's first game-winning goal of the season. Freshman goalkeeper Logan Valestin made five saves and recorded his seventh shutout on the year.
  • Johnson Cijulus Named ASC Offensive Player of the Week
    October 30, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks senior forward Johnson Cijulus was named the American Southwest Conference Men's Soccer co-Offensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.
  • Belhaven Upends Men's Soccer Team
    October 28, 2017
    Jackson, Miss.-Belhaven upended the Eagles 3-2 with another late goal. This time it came in the 82nd minute with the scored tied 2-2. Matt Samaniego scored first for Ozarks with a goal in the 6th minute. Belhaven evened the match with a goal in the 33rd minute to head into halftime 1-1. Spence Jean Baptiste put the Eagles in front 2-1 in the 57th minute, but Belhaven answered with a goal in the 66th minute. The Blazers eventually scored the game-winner and then held off Ozarks late.
  • Men's Soccer Team Secures 15th ASC Tournament Appearance
    October 28, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks men's soccer team will advance to the American Southwest Conference Championship Tournament for the second straight season under head coach Aaron Brueckner.
  • Men's Soccer Team Edges Louisiana College 1-0
    October 26, 2017
    Pineville, La.-Johnson Cijulus provided the Eagles with the heroics late in the match with a game-winner to push Ozarks to a 1-0 win over Louisiana College. Cijulus posted his game-winner in the 73rd minute and Ozarks' defense then cruised to keep the shutout. Cijulus beat the keeper one-on-one to net his second game-winner of the season. Logan Valestin recorded his sixth shutout of the season.
  • Fall 2017 Eagle Insider Magazine Released
    October 25, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-The Fall 2017 University of the Ozarks Eagle Insider magazine has been released by the Sports Information Office.
  • Early Second Half Goal Lifts Texas-Tyler Over Eagles
    October 20, 2017
    Tyler-Texas-A Texas-Tyler goal in the opening minute of the second half gave the Patriots the game's momentum and allowed the home team to secure a 2-0 win over the Eagles. After a scoreless first half, the Patriots scored just seconds into the second half and then posted another goal in the 87th minute to put the match away.
  • Men's Soccer Team Blanks Hendrix 3-0
    October 17, 2017
    Conway, Ark.-The Eagles posted their fifth shutout of the season with a 3-0 win over Hendrix College. Johnson Cijulus set the tone early with a goal in the 4th minute. Spence Jean Baptiste added another goal in the first half to give Ozarks a 2-0 advantage at halftime. Dan Cruz added to the lead with a goal in the 50th minute.
  • Men's Soccer Team Ties ETBU 2-2
    October 14, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.- The Eagles held a 2-1 advantage late in the match only to have East Texas Baptist even the score in the 87th minute and send the game into overtime. In the overtime, the Tigers outshot the Eagles 4-1. The Tigers scored early in the match, but Ozarks responded with a goal in the 42nd minute from Miguel Reyes. Michael Luster later gave Ozarks a 2-1 lead with a goal in the 76th minute. The Tigers' goal in the 87th minute was from a PK.
  • Four Inducted Into Sports Hall of Fame
    October 13, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-Baseball star Steve Higgins, accomplished athletic trainer Don Kessler, championship football coach George Loss and soccer star Lindy Swatzell Mantooth were inducted into the University of the Ozarks Sports Hall of Fame October 13 at a ceremony in the Rogers Conference Center.
  • Men's Soccer Team Ties LeTourneau 2-2
    October 12, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-LeTourneau University overcame a 2-0 second half deficit to finish with a 2-2 draw Thursday. The YellowJackets scored twice with less than 20 minutes remaining in the match. The YellowJackets' second goal came in the 88th minute off a free kick. Ozarks seemed in control most of the match netting a goal in the 11th minute and then adding a goal in the 58th minute to hold a 2-0 advantage.
  • University of the Ozarks And Arvest Bank To Host Tailgating Activities
    October 10, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks and Arvest Bank will host tailgating activities on Saturday, October 14 at Hurie Soccer Field as part of Homecoming Weekend.
  • “Eagle Tuesday” Is Back For 2017-2018
    October 10, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks Eagle fans can receive discounts at participating local businesses as part of the “Eagle Tuesday” program.
  • Logan Valestin Named ASC Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
    October 02, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks freshman goalkeeper Logan Valestin was named the American Southwest Conference Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.
  • Samaniego Does It Again With Game-Winner
    September 30, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles have clearly turned the corner after starting conference play 0-3-0. Now, the Eagles have won three straight conference matches and have momentum on its side. The Eagles grinded out a 1-0 win over rival Hardin-Simmons University behind a header from Matt Samaniego in the 87th minute. Thomas Ross set up the goal with a beautiful pass off a free kick. Samaniego seems to be in the right place at the right time as he has connected on game-winners in two of the last three matches. During the Eagles three-game stretch, Ozarks has posted shutouts.
  • Miguel Reyes Free Kick Pushes Eagles Past McMurry
    September 28, 2017
  • Samaniego Comes Through With Game-Winning Goal
    September 23, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-Matt Samaniego came through with a game-winning goal in the 53rd minute to help the Eagles halt a three-game losing streak. Samaniego's goal came off a free kick. The Eagles fought off 15 first half shots with goalkeeper Logan Valestin recording six saves in the first 45 minutes.
  • Mary Hardin-Baylor Edges Eagles In Overtime
    September 21, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-Mary Hardin-Baylor (6-1-0, 3-0-0 ASC) scored the game-winning goal in the 97th minute to hand the Eagles a 2-1 overtime loss. The Crusaders recorded 24 shots in the match, while Ozarks had three. Mike Luster scored for the Eagles in the 64th minute to tie the match. Ozarks falls to 3-4-0 overall and 0-3-0 in conference play.
  • University of the Ozarks Launches Athletic App
    September 20, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks Athletics has partnered with Arvest Bank and From Now On to create a new mobile app for Eagles Athletics.
  • Texas Dallas Men Edge Eagles 1-0
    September 16, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.-Texas Dallas edged the Eagles in a classic battle of American Southwest Conference soccer. The Comets scored the game-winning goal in the 63rd minute. Ozarks had its scoring opportunities in the match, but came up empty. Matt Samaniego just missed a goal in the 81st minute as Comet goalkeeper Chase Therrien made a clutch save.
  • Howard Payne Keeps Eagles Off The Board In ASC Opener
    September 14, 2017
    Clarksville, Ark.Howard Payne University scored in the first half and that would be all it would need as Ozarks couldn't find the back of the rest of the way. Howard Payne buried a shot in the 14th minute to secure the match. Ozarks did hold a 9-7 shots advantage. The two teams combined for 25 fouls.
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