The 2024-205 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; as well as one program making it to the NAIA National Tournament from each season.
  Men's Soccer
Ending the year 22-2, 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 8, the Eagles ended the year with a strong finish and fight till the very end.
2024 Season Highlights

• 2024 KCAC Regular Season Champions
• 2024 KCAC Tournament Champions
• Top 15 National Ranking All Season
• 4 2024 All-Americans
• KCAC Player of the Year (Pakhomov)
• KCAC Defender of the Year (Vergara)
• KCAC Freshman of the Year (Pahkomov)
• KCAC Coach of the Year (Head Coach Jamie Peterson)
• Regional Coaching Staff of the Year
• 10 All-KCAC Selections

Key Player

• Kirill Pakhomov: KCAC Player of the Year, 2024 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 16-1-4. With a 12-0-1 conference record, the Lady Eagles took home the KCAC Regular Season Championship for the 7^th consecutive season. Defeating ranked opponents all season long, the Lady Eagles bowed out of the 2024 season at the NAIA National Tournament Opening Rounds.

2024 Season Highlights

• 2024 KCAC Regular Season Champions
• National Tournament Appearance
• Top 25 National Ranking All Season
• 2 All-American's (Mocholi, Lofnertz)
• KCAC Player of the Year (Mocholi)
• KCAC Offensive Player of the Year (Mocholi)
• KCAC Defensive Player of the Year (Lofnertz)
• KCAC Goal Keeper of the Year (Alcade)
• 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 Defender of the Year, 2^nd in team goals scored

Volleyball

2024 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 second year in program history. With a 31-4 record overall, the Lady Eagles took home the KCAC Regular Season and KCAC Tournament Championship for the 2^nd consecutive year.

2024 Season Highlights

• 2024 KCAC Regular Season Champions
• 2024 KCAC Tournament Champions
• 2024 Opening Rounds Win
• NAIA Tournament Final Site Appearance
• 2 2024 All-Americans (Rohrberg & Collins)
• 3 All-Regional Selections (Rohrberg, Collins, Stojiljkovic)
• First Top 10 Ranking in Program History (6)
• KCAC Head Coach of the Year (Head Coach Tracie Gillette)
• KCAC Assistant Coach of the Year
• KCAC Player of the Year (Rohrberg)
• KCAC Attacker of the Year (Rohrberg)
• KCAC Setter of the Year (Collins)
• KCAC Freshman of the Year (Rubio)
• 7 All-KCAC Selections

Key Players

• Evelyn Rohrberg: KCAC Player of the Year, KCAC Offensive Player of the Year, NAIA All-American
• Sydney Collins: NAIA All-American, KCAC Setter of the Year,

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 and play in the NAIA National Tournament Final, falling to College of Idaho and becoming the National Runner Up. Finishing the year 28-8, the Eagles were impressive on the later half of season and made strides for the program.
2024-2025 Season Highlights

• 2024-2025 KCAC Regular Season Champions
• 2025 Opening Round Champions
• Final Site Appearance
• NAIA National Runner-Ups
• Top 10 Ranking All Season Long
• 2 NAIA All-Americans (Lietzke, Talton Jr.)
• KCAC Defensive Player of the Year (Talton Jr.)
• KCAC Player of the Year (Talton, Jr)
• KCAC Head Coach of the Year (Donnie Bostwick)
• 4 All-KCAC Selections
• 2 All-KCAC Defensive Team Members

Key Players

• DJ Talton Jr.: 2025 All-American, KCAC Defensive Player of the Year, KCAC 1^st Team, KCAC All-Defensive Team, Led the NAIA in Steals, KCAC Player of the Year
• Jaden Lietzke: 2025 All-American, KCAC 1^st Team, Led KCAC in Double-Doubles

Women's Basketball

Having their best year in 5 years, the Lady Eagles ended their season 13-15 overall & 10-12 in conference play. The Lady Eagles had impressive wins throughout the season and graduated worthy seniors.

2024-2025 Season Highlights

• 2 All-KCAC Selections
• KCAC Champion of Character 

Key Players

• Haley Meely: All-KCAC 3^rd Team, Team Leader in PPG

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 two individuals to NAIA Wrestling Nationals in Park City, Kansas.

2024-2025 Season Highlights

• NAIA Coaches Poll Recognition
• 2 National Qualifiers (Encinas & Smith)

Key Players

• Donte Lopez: Team Leader in Matches Won, Nationally Ranked
• Kolby Encinas: 3 Time National Qualifier

  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 30-6 record, the Eagles went on to win the KCAC Regular Season Championships, securing a bid to the NAIA National Tournament Opening Rounds.

2025 Season Highlights

• Top 25 National Ranking
• NAIA Opening Rounds Appearance
• KCAC Regular Season Championship
• 11 All-KCAC Selections
• NAIA All-American (HAVENT BEEN ANNOUNCED)
• KCAC Player of the Year (Morgan)
• KCAC Pitcher of the Year (Foor)
• KCAC Head Coach of the Year (Kelley)
• 2 All-American's (Morgan & Snachez)

Key Players

• Evan Foor: 1^st Team All-KCAC Starting Pitcher, Led team in Wins, Pitcher of the Year
• Ravaughn Morgan: KCAC Player of the Year, Pre-Season All-American, 2nd Team All-American

Softball

With a trip back to the KCAC Tournament in Branson, MO, the Lady Eagles bowed out of the 2025 season with a final record of 33-18. Starting off season with a 15 game win streak, the Lady Eagles sailed through regular season with great success and good standings in the KCAC.

2025 Season Highlights

• KCAC Tournament Appearance
• 1 All-Region Selections
• 6 All-KCAC Selections
• KCAC Champion of Character (Billings)
• 1 All-American (Rector)

Key Players

• Saige Smith: 2^nd Team All-KCAC Pitcher, led team in ERA, led team in Wins, Led team in strikeouts
• Reagan Rector: KCAC Gold Glove, KCAC First Team, 2nd Team All-American 

Beach Volleyball
Beach had another year of travel and excited matches on the sand court. Ending their year at the confernce tournament, the Lady Eagles continue to grow and develop as the program does. 

2025 Season Highlights

• 4 All-Conference Selections 

Tennis

Ending the historic year at the final site of the National Tournament, the Lady Eagles ended their year 19-5. The best year in program history, the Lady Eagles were KCAC Runner-Up's and dominated the field this past season.

2025 Season Highlights

• 1 Male All-KCAC Selections
• 4 Female All-KCAC Selections
• KCAC Head Coach of the Year (Mongin)
• First Time in Top 25 Polls (19)

Key Players
Raphael Alvado: All-KCAC Honorable Mention
Rocio Espinal: KCAC Freshman of the Year, First Team KCAC
 
 Track & Field
The track & field program faced adversity this year, ending their season at the KCAC Championships in Salina, KS.
2025 Season Highlights

• 1 KCAC Championships
• 1 All-KCAC Member (Quiroz)
• Quiroz – Back to back broken school records (3000m steeplechase)
• 1 National Championship Appearance
• 1 All-American (Quiroz) 

 
Golf
The golf programs stepped up the plate this year, securing hardware in 3 tournaments this year.
2025 Season Highlights

• 2 KCAC Selections
• KCAC Tournament Runner-Ups (Women's)
• KCAC Newcomer of the Year (Fardell)