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2023 News

  • ASC Academic All-Conference Announced   
    August 02, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark.-119 University of the Ozarks student-athletes have been named to the 2022-23 Academic All-Conference Team by the American Southwest Conference, it was announced by the league office August 2.
  • Dallas Brose To Take Over Head Athletic Training Duties 
    July 13, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark.-Dallas Brose will be returning to University of the Ozarks as the head athletic trainer, it was announced by athletic director Jimmy Clark on Wednesday. 
  • Dorcely, Figueroa Named Academic All-District 
    June 01, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark. -- University of the Ozarks student-athlete Colby Dorcely made the 2022-23 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Men’s Track and Field Academic All-District Team, it was announced Wednesday (May 31).    
  • Athletic Department Hires Assistant Athletic Trainer And Strength And Conditioning Coach 
    May 23, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark. -- University of the Ozarks has hired Lauren Ford as an assistant athletic trainer and David Beck ‘21 as the strength and conditioning coach, athletics director Jimmy Clark announced Tuesday (May 23).
  • Three To Be Inducted Into Sports Hall of Fame
    May 22, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark.-Three alumni have been selected to be inducted into the University of the Ozarks Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Friday, September 29, 2023.
  • University of the Ozarks To Join Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Fall ‘24
    May 15, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks has accepted an offer of membership into the NCAA Division III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) effective the 2024-25 academic year.
  • Men's Track Completes ASC Championships; Rankin Named All-Conference
    May 06, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks men's track team wrapped up competition at the American Southwest Conference (ASC) Championships in Abilene, Texas, today.
  • Men's Track Finishes Day Two; Dickenson Sets Program Record
    May 05, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks men's track team competed in day two at the American Southwest Conference (ASC) Championships in Abilene, Texas, today.
  • Men's Track Finishes Day One Of ASC Championships
    May 04, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks men’s track team wrapped up day one at the American Southwest Conference (ASC) in Abilene, Texas, today with a total of nine points. 
  • ASC Track And Field Championships Set For May 4-6
    May 04, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks will be among the American Southwest Conference (ASC) teams competing in the 2023 ASC Men's and Women's Track and Field Championships in Abilene, Texas, held May 4-6. All events will take place at Abilene Christian University. 
  • 2022-23 Athletes of the Year Announced
    May 02, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks Athletic Department held an Athletic Celebration Award Ceremony Tuesday night where numerous student-athletes were recognized, including the Female and Male Athlete of the Year.
  • Athletic Department Golf Tournament Set For June 5
    April 25, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark-The University of the Ozarks athletic department will hold its second annual four-man scramble golf fundraising tournament Monday, June 5 at the Nutters Chapel Golf Course in Conway.
  • Eagles Compete Against SEC Runners At McDonnell Invite
    April 21, 2023
    Fayetteville, Ark.-The men's track team competed in the prominent University of Arkansas John McDonnell Invitational on Friday in Fayetteville. The Eagles competed against the national champion Razorbacks and other NCAA I teams from the SEC. Three Eagles competed in the Invitational at famed John McDonnell Field. In the 3000 steeple, Nathan Rankin ran a 10:02.41 for eighth place. In the 400, Tavion Dickenson ran a 53.98 to place 26th. In the 3000, Baltazar Garcia ran a 9:50.68 for 11th place.
  • Student-Athletes Named To Honor Society
    April 15, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks athletic department has announced its third class of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society members. 
  • Men's Track Competes At UCM
    April 14, 2023
    Warrensburg, Mo.-The men's track team competed in the University of Central Missouri Mule Relays on Friday. 
  • Track Competes In Harding Open
    April 06, 2023
    Searcy, Ark.-The men's track team competed in the Harding University Open Thursday in Searcy at the newly opened Ted Llyod Track.
  • Track Team Competes In Southwest Baptist Bearcat Open
    April 01, 2023
    Bolivar, Mo.-The men's track team competed in the Southwest Baptist University Bearcat Open Saturday in Bolivar, Missouri. In the 1500, Zachary Wilson ran a 5:15.52 for 45th place. In the 800, Andrew Duncan ran a 2:05.66 for 29th place and Benjamin Stormes ran a 2:07.44 for 35th place. In the 200, Americus Louis ran a 22.42 tenth place. In the 1500, Baltazar Garcia ran a 9:37.57 for 12th place, Miguel Quisquina ran a 10:22.46 for 16th place, Colby Dorcely ran a 10:29.24 for 17th place and Duban Figueroa ran a 10:38.95 for 18th place.
  • Track Teams Among Top-10 In USTFCCCA Rankings
    March 30, 2023
    Clarksville, Ark. - In the first edition of the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field National Rankings released this week, the University of the Ozarks women's and men’s track team earned regional rankings.
  • Eagles Have Top-10 Finishes At UCA Richard Martin Invite
    March 17, 2023
    Conway, Ark.-The men's track team competed in the University of Central Arkansas Richard Martin Jr. Invitational over the weekend in Conway. In the 1500-meter, Nathan Rankin ran a 4:10.43 for ninth place. Benjamin Stormes ran a 4:39.75 for 23rd place and Colby Dorcely ran a 4:53.67 for 28th place. In the 5000-meter, Baltazar Garcia ran a 17:00.11 for tenth place. In the 800-meter, Rankin placed sixth overall with a time of 2:03.04. Benjamin Stormes ran a 2:12.64 for 18th place. Dorcely ran a 2:26.12 for 20th place and Zach Wilson ran a 2:39.80 for 22nd place. In the 400-meter, Andrew Duncan ran a 55.22 to place fourth.
  • Track Opens Spring Season In Conway
    March 11, 2023
    Conway, Ark.-The men's track team opened the 2023 spring season at the Hendrix College Alumni Open on Saturday in Conway. Two Eagles competed in the 3,000 steeple. Nathan Rankin ran a 9:48.79 to place fourth overall. Rankin's time set a new program record. Ashton Arnold ran a 11:04.63 for ninth place. In the 1500, Baltazar Garcia placed 29th with a time of 4:35.62. In the 400, Tavion Dickenson ran a 53.02 for seventh place. Andrew Duncan ran a 54.65 11th place. Benjamin Stormes ran a 55.82 for 13th place and Colby Dorcely ran a 1:05.16 for 20th  place. In the 800, Benjamin Stormes placed 34th with a time of 2:20.60. Baltazar Garcia ran a 2:24.13 for 36th place. Colby Dorcely ran a 2:30.20 for 40th place and Zachary Wilson ran a 2:41.73 for 42nd place. In the 5000, Nathan Duncan ran a 17:17.43 for 12th place and Miguel Quisquina ran a 18:11.58 for 16th place.