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Posted: Jul 31, 2024 9:05 AMUpdated: Jul 31, 2024 10:07 AM
OKWU recaps successful athletic year
The 2023-2024 Athletic Year was one to remember for the OKWU Eagles Athletic Department, taking home at least one Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship in each athletic season.
Men's Soccer
Ending the year 17-2-5, the Eagles put together another impressive year on the field. Taking home the KCAC Regular Season and KCAC Tournament Championships once again, the Eagles earned an automatic bid to the National Tournament for the chance at a National Championship run. Ending their season in the NAIA Men's Soccer National Tournament Final Four, the Eagles ended the year with a strong finish and fight till the very end.
2023 Season Highlights
- 2023 KCAC Regular Season Champions
- 2023 KCAC Tournament Champions
- Top 15 National Ranking All Season
- 3 2023 All-Americans (Cvetanovic, Mur, Pakhomov)
- NAIA Player of the Year (Cvetanovic)
- KCAC Player of the Year (Cvetanovic)
- KCAC Defender of the Year (Pakhomov)
- KCAC New Comer of the Year (Neves)
- KCAC Goal Keeper of the Year (Scott)
- KCAC Coach of the Year (Head Coach Jamie Peterson)
- Regional Coaching Staff of the Year
- Head Coach Jamie Peterson: 250 Career Wins
- 9 All-KCAC Selections
Key Players
- Stefan Cvetanovic: NAIA Player of the Year, KCAC Player of the Year, KCAC Offensive Player of the Year, NAIA All Time Goals Scored Leader (139).
- Kirill Pakhomov: KCAC Defender of the Year, 2023 First Team All-American
Women's Soccer
Having another stellar season on the field, the Lady Eagles concluded their season with an overall record of 16-3-3. With a 10-0-2 conference record, the Lady Eagles took home both KCAC Championships for the 6th consecutive season. Defeating ranked opponents all season long, the Lady Eagles bowed out of the 2023 season at the NAIA National Tournament Opening Rounds in Tennessee.
2023 Season Highlights
- 2023 KCAC Regular Season Champions
- 2023 KCAC Tournament Champions
- National Tournament Appearance
- Top 25 National Ranking All Season
- 1 All-American (Mocholi)
- KCAC Player of the Year (Mocholi)
- KCAC Offensive Player of the Year (Mocholi)
- KCAC Defensive Player of the Year (Cordova)
- KCAC Freshman of the Year (Lofnertz)
- KCAC Newcomer of the Year (Gieseler)
- KCAC Coach of the Year (Head Coach Ivan Ristic)
- 8 All-KCAC Selections
Key Players
- Tania Mocholi: NAIA All-American, led KCAC in Goals Scored, KCAC Player of the Year, KCAC Offensive Player of the Year
- Elise Lofnertz: KCAC Freshman of the Year, 2nd in team goals scored
Volleyball
2023 was a historic year for the Lady Eagles on the court, making their way to the final site of the NAIA National Tournament for the first year in program history. With a 28-6 record overall, the Lady Eagles took home the KCAC Regular Season and KCAC Tournament Championship for the first time in program history as well.
2023 Season Highlights
- 2023 KCAC Regular Season Champions
- 2023 KCAC Tournament Champions
- 2023 Opening Rounds Win
- NAIA Tournament Final Site Appearance
- 2023 AVCA Freshman of the Year (Rohrberg)
- 2 2023 All-Americans (Rohrberg & Collins)
- 3 All-Regional Selections (Rohrberg, Collins, Stojiljkovic)
- First Top 25 Ranking in Program History
- Head Coach Tracie Gillette: 300 Career Wins
- KCAC Head Coach of the Year (Head Coach Tracie Gillette
- KCAC Assistant Coach of the Year (Chloe Stepjanovic)
- KCAC Player of the Year (Rohrberg)
- KCAC Freshman of the Year (Rohrberg)
- KCAC Setter of the Year (Collins)
- 7 All-KCAC Selections
Key Players
- Evelyn Rohrberg: AVCA Freshman of the Year, KCAC Player of the Year, KCAC Offensive Player of the Year, NAIA All-American
- Sydney Collins: NAIA All-American, KCAC Setter of the Year, 1 NAIA Setter of the Week
Cross Country
The Lady Eagles finished their season with 1 athlete representing OKWU Athletics at NAIA Nationals, Natalia Quiroz. Quiroz is a standout athlete for the Lady Eagles Cross Country team and competes in long distance races for OKWU Track & Field as well.
Men's Basketball
Ending their year with a trip to Kansas City, Missouri for the NAIA National Tournament Final Site, the Eagles closed out their year with an impressive 31-3 record. Taking home both KCAC Championships, the Eagles were well rounded on both sides of the court and finished off regular season play 20-2.
2023-2024 Season Highlights
- 2023-2024 KCAC Regular Season Champions
- 2023-2023 KCAC Tournament Champions
- 2024 Opening Round Champions
- Final Site Appearance
- Top 10 Ranking All Season Long
- 2 NAIA All-Americans (Lietzke, Talton Jr.)
- KCAC Defensive Player of the Year (Talton Jr.)
- KCAC Head Coach of the Year (Donnie Bostwick)
- 300 Career Wins (Donnie Bostwick)
- 5 All-KCAC Selections
- 2 All-KCAC Defensive Team Members
Key Players
- DJ Talton Jr.: 2024 All-American, KCAC Defensive Player of the Year, KCAC 1st Team, KCAC All-Defensive Team, Led the NAIA in Steals
- Jaden Lietzke: 2024 All-American, KCAC 1st Team, KCAC All-Defensive Team, Led KCAC in Double-Doubles
Women's Basketball
Ending off the year with a comeback win streak, and a chance at a spot in the conference tournament, the Lady Eagles ended their year 10-18. Taking home a few big conference wins, the Lady Eagles return key players to this next upcoming roster and season.
2023-2024 Season Highlights
- 2 All-KCAC Selections
- 2 KCAC Player of the Week
Key Players
- Haley Meely: All-KCAC Honorable Mention, Team Leader in PPG
- Zariah Tillman: All-KCAC Honorable Mention, Team Leader in Steals
Wrestling
Men's Wrestling started off the season with national notice, being placed in the receiving votes category on the NAIA National Polls. Ending on a high note, the Eagles sent one individual to NAIA Wrestling Nationals in Park City, Kansas.
2023-2024 Season Highlights
- NAIA Coaches Poll Recognition
- 1 National Qualifier (Lopez)
Key Players
- Donte Lopez: National Qualifier, Team Leader in Matches Won, Nationally Ranked
Baseball
Ending their season with an NAIA Opening Rounds Appearance, the Eagles had an excellent season on the field and in the KCAC. Ending regular season play with a 26-10 record, the Eagles went on to win the KCAC Tournament Championships, securing a bid to the NAIA National Tournament Opening Rounds.
2024 Season Highlights
- Top 25 National Ranking
- NAIA Opening Rounds Appearance
- KCAC Tournament Championship
- 6 All-KCAC Selections
- 1 NAIA All-American (Sanchez)
- 1 Professional Baseball Signee (Brothers)
- KCAC Player of the Year (Sanchez)
Key Players
- Victor Sanchez: NAIA All-American, KCAC Player of the Year, 1st Team All-KCAC 3rd Base, Led KCAC and team in RBI
- Evan Foor: 1st Team All-KCAC Starting Pitcher, Led team in Wins, 3.80 ERA
Softball
With a trip back to the KCAC Tournament in Great Bend, Kansas, the Lady Eagles bowed out of the 2024 season with a final record of 33-18. Starting off season with a Top 3 win over USAO, the Lady Eagles sailed through regular season with great success and good standings in the KCAC.
2024 Season Highlights
- KCAC Tournament Appearance
- 2 All-Region Selections
- 6 All-KCAC Selections
- KCAC Champion of Character (McCause)
- Win over #3 Nationally Ranked
Key Players
- Saige Smith: 2nd Team All-KCAC Pitcher, led team in ERA, led team in Wins, Led team in strikeouts
- Jewell Caudle: 2nd Team All-KCAC Designated Plater, led team in batting average
Tennis
Ending the year with an 8-12-1 record, the Eagles had a year of induvial success under Head Coach Julia Mongin.
2024 Season Highlights
- 1 Male All-KCAC Selections
- 2 Female All-KCAC Selections
Key Players
Clement Martin-Dardaine: All-KCAC Honorable Mention
Jewel Henderson: All-KCAC 2nd Team
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