2017 News
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Athletic Department Releases New Promotional VideoJuly 09, 2018Clarksville, Ark.- The University of the Ozarks athletic department released a new promotional video Monday (July 9).
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Smith, Rankin Named Athletes of the Year At OZZY AwardsApril 24, 2018Clarksville, 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.
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Student-Athletes Celebrate NCAA III Week With Field DayApril 12, 2018Clarksville, 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.
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Spring 2018 Eagle Insider Magazine ReleasedApril 02, 2018Clarksville, Ark.-The Spring 2018 University of the Ozarks Eagle Insider magazine has been released by the Sports Information Office.
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21 Student-Athletes Land On Fall ASC All-Academic TeamJanuary 22, 2018Clarksville, 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.
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U of O FCA Chapter Assists With Operation Christmas ChildDecember 12, 2017Clarksville, 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.
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Elite Women’s Soccer Camp To Be Held January 27November 27, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks will hold a women’s elite soccer camp Saturday, January 27 on its campus under the direction of Head Coach Natalie Dreyer.
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Women’s Soccer Players Earn All-Conference HonorsNovember 06, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks women’s soccer team had six players receive All-Conference honors from the American Southwest Conference, the league office announced Monday, November 6.
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Kiara Henry Named ASC Defensive Player of the WeekOctober 30, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks sophomore goalkeeper Kiara Henry was named the American Southwest Conference Women's Soccer co-Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.
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Women's Soccer Team Ends Season With Back-To-Back ASC WinsOctober 28, 2017Jackson, Miss.-Ozarks finished the 2017 season in strong fashion winning back-to-back conference games to end with seven wins, the second-most in program history. The Eagles were able to notch the 2-0 win over Belhaven by scoring two goals in the first half and then not allowing a goal in the second half. Falon Hanson got Ozarks on the board first in the 18th minute. Brittanie Gragg then added another goal before the half to make it 2-0. Gragg ends her career with 24 career goals, second-most in program history. Kiara Henry posted her fourth shutout of the season.
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Women's Soccer Team Notches 2-0 WinOctober 26, 2017Pineville, La.-Ozarks got in the winning column with a 2-0 conference win over Louisiana College Thursday night on the road. Georgia Warren chipped one in over the keeper's head for the first goal of the match. Warren now has five goals on the season. Leading 1-0 early in the second half, Chance Koy added to the lead with a goal in the 51st minute. Ozarks powered 12 shots in the second half and four corner kicks. Brittanie Gragg paced Ozarks with five shots in the match. Falon Hanson recorded both assists.
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Fall 2017 Eagle Insider Magazine ReleasedOctober 25, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-The Fall 2017 University of the Ozarks Eagle Insider magazine has been released by the Sports Information Office.
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Texas-Tyler Women Post Shutout In Women's Soccer ActionOctober 20, 2017Tyler, Texas-Texas-Tyler scored twice in the second half to build upon a 1-0 halftime lead. The Patriots also kept Ozarks' offensive attack in check limiting it to two shots. The Patriots scored in the 35th minute for the first goal of the match.
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Women's Soccer Team Drops Match Against HendrixOctober 17, 2017Conway, Ark.Hendrix posted a 4-0 win behind two goals in each half. The Warriors scored in the 15th minute and then in the 22nd minute to hold a 2-0 halftime lead. Hendrix extended the lead early in the second half.
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ETBU Women Top Ozarks 3-1October 14, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-East Texas Baptist scored three first half goals and then limited the Eagles to one second half goal to secure at 3-1 conference win. The Eagles did make a valiant comeback in the second half creating a number of shots. Brittanie Gragg scored her sixth goal of the season and her 23rd career goal in the 63rd minute. In total, the Tigers put 11 shots on frame.
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Four Inducted Into Sports Hall of FameOctober 13, 2017Clarksville, 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.
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Women's Soccer Team Ties LeTourneauOctober 12, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles scored early in the match to set the tone, but LeTourneau University eventually evened the score 1-1 in the second half to finish with a 1-1 draw. Makayla Davis scored on a break-away in the fourth minute. It was her third goal of the season. The YellowJackets scored just 18 seconds into the second half to force overtime. Both teams notched three shots in overtime.
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University of the Ozarks And Arvest Bank To Host Tailgating ActivitiesOctober 10, 2017Clarksville, 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.
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“Eagle Tuesday” Is Back For 2017-2018October 10, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks Eagle fans can receive discounts at participating local businesses as part of the “Eagle Tuesday” program.
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Sul Ross Nets Game-Winner In Women's Soccer ActionOctober 05, 2017Alpine, Texas-Sul Ross State University scored just after halftime and then held off the Eagles in a 1-0 conference win. Sul Ross scored in the 51st minute on an unassisted goal. Ozarks recorded 11 shots in the second half, but couldn't connect. Kiara Henry had 11 saves.
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No. 5 Hardin-Simmons Tops Women's Soccer TeamSeptember 30, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-The nationally-ranked Hardin-Simmons Cowgirls scored three times in the first half to secure a 5-1 win over the Eagles. The Eagles did trim the deficit to 4-1 in the second half on Brittanie Gragg's goal in the 56th minute.
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Concordia Pulls Out Overtime Match Against Women's Soccer TeamSeptember 23, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-Concordia University Texas won a key conference matchup by posting the game-winning goal in the 94th minute. Ozarks took the lead in the second half when Falon Hanson connected on a shot. Concordia would then score two goals to take a 2-1 lead. Georgia Warren tied the match 2-2 in the 77th minute, a goal which would eventually force overtime.
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Quick Three Goals Lifts Mary Hardin-Baylor WomenSeptember 21, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-After a scoreless first half, Mary Hardin-Baylor (5-1-1, 2-0-1 ASC) scored four second half goals to secure the match. The Crusaders scored three goals within a four minute span to mount a 3-0 lead. Ozarks falls to 4-3-0 overall and 0-3-0 in conference play.
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University of the Ozarks Launches Athletic AppSeptember 20, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks Athletics has partnered with Arvest Bank and From Now On to create a new mobile app for Eagles Athletics.
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Women's Soccer Team Falls To Texas DallasSeptember 16, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-Texas Dallas handed Ozarks its biggest setback of the season as the Comets scored six goals while posting a shutout. The Comets held a 4-0 lead at the half. 25 players saw action for the Eagles.
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Women's Soccer Team Suffers First LossSeptember 14, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-Howard Payne University scored twice in the first half, including once on a penalty kick, to put Ozarks in a tough position for a comeback. The Eagles did recover in the second half and score twice only to have Howard Payne clinch the match with a game-winning goal with under two minutes to play. The tough loss gave Ozarks its first setback of the season and move to 4-1-0 overall and 0-1-0 in conference play. Brittanie Gragg and Georgia Warren scored for Ozarks, their fourth and third goals, respectively.
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Women's Soccer Team Moves To 4-0-0September 08, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles remain unbeaten on the season at 4-0-0 and tied the best start in program history in the process. The last team to start with four consecutive wins was the 1998 team. Ozarks had to overcome an early 1-0 deficit against Williams Baptist, answering with two goals in the first half. Brittanie Gragg scored in the 16th minute to even the match and Chloe Peacock scored what would become the game-winner just before halftime. Gragg notched another goal in the 79th minute. Gragg now has 20 career goals, tied for third-most in program history.
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Makayla Davis Scores Twice To Keep Eagles UnbeatenSeptember 06, 2017Clarksville, Ark.-Freshman midfielder Makayla Davis scored two goals and senior forward Brittanie Gragg scored another to power the Eagles past NAIA Lyon College 3-1 Wednesday in the Eagles' first regular season home match of 2017. Georgia Warren recorded three assists for the Eagles. With the scored tied 1-1 at the half, Davis came out and scored the game-winner in the 51st minute. The Eagles remain unbeaten at 3-0-0.
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Georgia Warren Ignites Women's Soccer TeamSeptember 03, 2017Jackson, Miss.-The Eagles powered their way to another victory Sunday with a 2-0 win over Centenary College in the Millsaps Tournament. Georgia Warren netted both goals in the second half to ignite the Eagles' offense.
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Women's Soccer Team Opens Season With 1-0 WinSeptember 01, 2017Jackson, Miss.-The University of the Ozarks women's soccer team opened the 2017 season capturing a 1-0 victory over Millsaps College Friday afternoon in the Millsaps College Tournament.