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2019 News

  • ASC Delays Fall 2020 Schedule and Championships to Spring 2021
    July 24, 2020
    Richardson, Texas --- The American Southwest Conference Council of Presidents announced today (July 24) delaying conference-scheduled competition and championship events for fall championship sports with anticipation of resuming ASC competition and tournaments in spring 2021. The delay includes the fall sports of cross country, football, soccer and volleyball.
  • Dunsworth Appointed To NCAA Role
    July 20, 2020
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks President Richard L. Dunsworth, J.D., has accepted an appointment as chair of the NCAA Division III Infractions Appeals Committee beginning immediately.
  • Athletes of the Year Awarded At Virtual Awards Meeting
    May 19, 2020
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks Athletic Department held a virtual awards ceremony Tuesday, May 19 on Zoom to honor student-athlete accomplishments and name the 2019-2020 Athlete of the Year winners.
  • Athletics Department Launches New Web Site
    April 23, 2020
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks Athletics Department has unveiled a completely redesigned web site, courtesy of PrestoSports, it was announced Friday (April 24).
  • COVID-19 Update
    March 14, 2020
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks is extending Spring Break and cancelling all classes, effective immediately, for the next two weeks to best protect students and the broader community in response to risks associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
  • Conference Competitions, Championships Canceled for Spring 2020 Season
    March 13, 2020
    Richardson, Texas-The American Southwest Conference announced today (March 13) the Council of Presidents has chosen to immediately cancel all Conference (ASC) athletics competition and championship events for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year.
  • ASC Statement On Competition
    March 12, 2020
    Richardson, Texas-American Southwest Conference Commissioner Amy Carlton has issued the following statement on athletic competition. 
  • Michael Harris Named ASC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete For Second Time
    January 30, 2020
    Clarksville, Ark. – Michael Harris was named the American Southwest Conference men’s cross country Distinguished Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the second year in a row.
  • Fall ASC All-Academic Team Announced
    January 29, 2020
    Clarksville, Ark.-27 University of the Ozarks student-athletes have been named to the 2019 Fall American Southwest Conference All-Academic Team, it was announced by the league office January 29.
  • Nathan Rankin Competes In NCAA III Cross Country National Championships
    November 23, 2019
    Louisville, Ky.-Competing in his second straight NCAA III National Championship race, Nathan Rankin finished 237th with a time of 26:22.7 Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky. The junior from Plano, Texas, was one of 279 runners to compete in the muddy conditions. The top time was 24:13.9. Rankin is a two-time ASC Champion and a three-time All-Region runner.
  • Nathan Rankin Qualifies For Second Straight NCAA III National Championship Race
    November 17, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks runner Nathan Rankin has qualified for the NCAA III Cross Country National Championships for the second straight year.
  • Nathan Rankin Leads Men's Cross Country Team At NCAA III Regional
    November 16, 2019
    Memphis, Tenn.-The Eagles placed 20th overall at the NCAA III South/Southeast Regional Saturday in Memphis. Nathan Rankin qualified for the NCAA III National Championship with his performance. The junior from Plano, Texas, placed eighth overall with a time of 25:19.0. Michael Harris was next for the Eagles, running a 26:23.7 for 39th place. Jaeden Miller placed 129th with a time of 27:49.1. Miseal Perez was 181st with a time of 29:01.0. Kenny Fernandez ran a 29:18.9 for 189th place. Aaron Capehart placed 220th running a 31:24.5. Jonathon Wood ran a 31:46.8 for 222nd. 
  • Cross Country Set For NCAA III Memphis Regional
    November 14, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks runners from the women's and men's cross country program will compete in the NCAA Division III South/Southeast Regional November 16 in Memphis.
  • Rankin Wins Second Title, Eagles Finish Third At ASC Championships
    November 02, 2019
    Abilene, Texas-The Eagles finished third at the American Southwest Conference Cross Country Championships and Nathan Rankin won his second individual title Saturday in Abilene, Texas. Rankin, who also won the title as a freshman, ran a 25:53.9 in the 8K race to top 90 other runners. Teammate Michael Harris placed third overall with a time of 26:25.0. The Eagles had four runners finish among the top-20. Jacob Mills placed 18thwith a time of 27:33.0, while Jaeden Miller placed 19thwith a time of 27:34.0. Kenny Fernandez was 27thrunning a 28:02.4, Misael Perez was 31strunning a 28:36.4, Jonathon Wood was 46thrunning a 29:23.5, Aaron Capehart was 58thrunning a 30:17.9, Dakota Fritts was 71strunning a 31:13.4, Francisco Pina was 74thrunning a 33:22.8, Keeshon Towles was 80thrunning a 35:46.3 and Petron Brown was 85thrunning a 38:24.9. Rankin and Harris were named to the All-Conference First Team. Under head coach Heidi Pinkerton, it is the third highest finish for the program.
  • Nathan Rankin Is ASC Champion Again
    November 02, 2019
    Abilene, Texas- Nathan Rankin won his second American Southwest Conference Men’s Cross Country Championship, topping 90 other runners Saturday on Abilene Christian University’s Cross Country Course.
  • Eagles Set For ASC Championships Saturday Morning
    November 01, 2019
    ABILENE, Texas - The 2019 American Southwest Conference Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships are set to run Saturday, November 2 in Abilene, Texas at the ACU Cross Country Course hosted by McMurry University
  • Nathan Rankin Awarded Fourth ASC Runner of the Week
    October 21, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks junior Nathan Rankin was named the American Southwest Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week for the fourth time this season, the conference announced Monday.
  • Rankin Places Fourth At Little Rock Invitational
    October 19, 2019
    Little Rock, Ark.-The Eagles finished sixth at the 8K Little Rock Invitational Saturday in War Memorial Park.  Nathan Rankin was the team’s top finisher placing fourth overall. He ran a time of 26:16.6. The Eagles will now prepare for the American Southwest Conference Championships in Abilene, Texas, November 2.
  • Nathan Rankin Wins Third ASC Runner of the Week Award
    October 07, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks junior Nathan Rankin was named the American Southwest Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week for the third time this season, it was announced Monday.
  • Men's Cross Country Runs In Louisville Greater Classic
    October 05, 2019
    Louisville, Ky.-The Eagles posted a 30th-place finish at the University of Louisville Greater Classic/NCAA III Pre-Nationals Saturday in Louisville. Nathan Rankin ran a 25:14.2, a program-best, to place 39th. Rankin topped his own time of 25:25.0 he set at the NCAA III Regional last season. Michael Harris followed with a 26:10.4 for 103rd place. Jacob Mills ran a 28:13.8 for 227th place. Kenny Fernandez ran a 29:30.2 for 253rd place. Jaeden Miller ran a 30:13.8 for 262nd place and Aaron Capehart ran a 32:07.5 for 270th place.
  • Men's Chile Pepper Results Listed
    October 05, 2019
    Fayetteville, Ark.-The Eagles competed in the Chile Pepper Festival Saturday in Fayetteville. Dakota Fritts was the team's top finisher running a 34:52.1. He was followed by Francisco Pena (36:03.9), Keeshon Towles (38:40.8) and Petron Brown (39:45.6).
  • Nathan Rankin Named ASC Runner of the Week
    September 23, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks junior Nathan Rankin was named the American Southwest Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
  • Rankin Leads Men's Cross Country Team At Rhodes College Invitational
    September 21, 2019
    Nathan Rankin posted a 35th-place finish to lead the Eagles at the Rhodes College Invitational Saturday in Memphis. The Eagles were the top finisher from the American Southwest Conference, topping East Texas Baptist University, and finished 15th as a team. Competing against numerous NCAA I runners, Rankin ran a 26:03.3 for the Eagles. Michael Harris was 47th overall with a time of 26:17.5. The team had six others in the top 200.
  • Michael Harris Named ASC Runner of the Week
    September 16, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks senior Michael Harris was named the American Southwest Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
  • Men's Cross Country Team Wins Second Straight Race
    September 14, 2019
    The Eagles won their second straight meet and Michael Harris set a new course record at the U of O Invitational Saturday. The Eagles won their season-opener August 31. The Eagles had the top six finishers. Harris, who was honored prior to the race as part of Senior Day, posted a first-place finish running a 26:41.9. Nathan Rankin (29:12.4), Jaeden Miller (29:18.7), Misael Perez (29:59.9), Jacob Mills (30:13.6) and Kenny Fernandez (30:52.6) all finished among the top six.
  • Sports Information Department Wins Award
    September 09, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks has been recognized as the 2018-19 American Southwest Conference Sports Information Department of the Year as selected by the conference sports information directors.
  • Nathan Rankin Named ASC Runner of the Week
    September 03, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks junior Nathan Rankin was named the American Southwest Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday.
  • Men's Cross Country Dominates Early Bird Eagles Opener
    August 31, 2019
    The Eagles put on a dominating performance at the Early Brid Eagles Opener to start the season boasting the top-6 runners. It is the third consecutive season the Eagles have won the title. Nathan Rankin won the race with a course record time of 16:13.3. The men scored 15 points, while Hendrix posted 58 points. Michael Harris placed second overall with a time of 16:41.3. Misael Perez was third with a time of 17:53.9. Jacob Mills (18:06.9), Kenny Fernandez (18:24.3) and Jaeden Miller (18:26.5) followed for the Eagles. 
  • 2019 Men's Cross Country Preview
    August 30, 2019
    The men’s cross country team made history last season and hope for more succes in 2019. The program had its first-ever NCAA III national qualifier. Junior Nathan Rankin qualified for nationals after receiving an at-large bid following his performance at the NCAA III regional race. Rankin, who’s fastest 8K time of the season was 25:28.5, is one of a number of standout runners on the team. Senior Michael Harris is a two-time All-Conference runner and senior Jonathon Wood has made his mark on the program. A large junior class fuels even higher expectations for the program, according to head coach Heidi Pinkerton. “The men’s team is looking strong and they are ready to accomplish big goals this season. We want to win conference and finish among the top-10 at Regionals. We are hoping both Nathan and Michael qualify for Nationals. Jacob and Kenny are strong freshman who can help us achieve our goals. The guys are pushing each other in training."