Oklahoma Christian Eagles and Lady Eagles explained

Oklahoma Christian Eagles
University:Oklahoma Christian University
Association:NCAA
Conference:LSC (primary)
RMAC (swimming)
Division:Division II
Director:David Lynn
Location:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Teams:18
Mens Teams:7
Womens Teams:9
Coed Teams:2
Basketballarena:Payne Athletic Center
Baseballfield:Dobson Field
Softballstadium:Tom Heath Field at Lawson Plaza
Soccerstadium:Eagle Soccer Field
Natatorium:Mitch Park YMCA
Tenniscourt:OCU Tennis Courts
Arena2:Dave Smith Athletic Center
Mascot:Ike
Nickname:Eagles
Pageurl:https://oceagles.com/

The Oklahoma Christian Eagles and Lady Eagles (also OC Eagles) are the athletic teams that represent Oklahoma Christian University, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the NCAA Division II ranks, primarily competing in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) since the 2019–20 academic year. They were also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Central Region of the Division I level from 2012–13 to 2018–19. The Eagles and Lady Eagles previously competed in the D-II Heartland Conference from 2012–13 to 2018–19; and in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1978–79 to 2011–12; and in the Texoma Athletic Conference from 1973–74 to 1977–78.

Varsity teams

OC competes in 15 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, track & field and volleyball. Club sports include men's & women's bowling, cheerleading,[1] men's & women's disc golf, dance, eSports and ultimate frisbee.

Championships

Five OC teams garnered NAIA National Championships before the transition to NCAA Division II: Men's Golf in 2009 and 2011, Men's Cross Country in 2011, and Men's Tennis in 2003 and 2012. In addition, numerous OC athletes won individual NAIA National Titles in Golf, Tennis, Cross Country and Track & Field. In fall 2012, Oklahoma Christian won NCCAA national championships in Men's Cross Country and Men's Golf.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Competitive cheer, stunt to join OC's athletic lineup.
  2. Web site: OC Championship History . www.oceagles.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060628075128/http://www.oceagles.com/championships.aspx . 2006-06-28.