December 2009

Blazers Look To Second Half of Season

With a light schedule going into Christmas break, one of the toughest tasks for Ohio Christian men's basketball coach Curtis Christopher has been keeping the Trailblazers focused.

"Without our student section, which is very good to help fire our kids up for these type of games, it is a little hard for us to get them up," Christopher said.

Blazers Tally Another Win

The Men's basketball team of Ohio Christian University was at home tonight against Ohio University Zanesville. The students have all gone home for Christmas but that did not stop the Trailblazers from taking care of business in a quiet gymnasium defeating OU Zanesville 89 to 58.

Lady Blazers Win Big and Advance to 12-1

The Ohio Christian University women's basketball team came out Monday night focused and ready for their last game before they break for the holidays. The Lady Blazers full court pressure defense proved to be too much for the Tracers from OU-Zanesville, as OCU jumped out to a 62-26 halftime lead. It was more of the same in the second half, with the Lady Blazers defeating the Tracers

Men's Soccer Sign 1st Recruit for 2010

Kevin comes to OCU from Southern State Community College where he is one of only two players to be named team captain his freshman and sophomore years. Since SSCC is a 2 year college, Kevin wanted to further his college career and education. OCU became a perfect fit for him. While at Southern State, Kevin scored 9 goals and 8 assists leading the team to the schools only 2 winn

Blazers 2-0 In Regional Play

The Trailblazers of Ohio Christian University move to 9 and 2 on Saturday with a win against Freewill Baptist College 92 to 69. The team is now 2 and 0 in the NCCAA Mid East region. Senior Guard Stefan Vasiloff went 7 for 9 from the three point line finishing with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals. "Stefan has been very good from behind the ark this year.

Harris Named Player of the Year by CCSN.net

Sophomore, Emanuel Harris, was named Player of the Year by the Christian College Sports Network (ccsn.net) for 2009.

"Eman" had 22 goals and 18 assists for the 2009 campaign but also created the goal that shocked a nation by assisting Dave Blamo's goal against Manhattan Christian in what many say is the "Greatest upset in NCCAA history".

Men's Soccer Players Honored with All-American Awards

The NCCAA and NSCAA announced that Ohio Christian Men's Soccer have 2 1st Team All-Americans, the first in 23 years.

EQUIP and Ohio Christian University Partner to Offer Practical Leadership Degree and Certificates

EQUIP is adding new Leadership opportunities for those who desire to learn more and go deeper. At a recent meeting, President John D. Hull of EQUIP® (founded and chaired by Dr. John C. Maxwell) and President Mark A.

Blazers Open Mid-East Region with Win

The Ohio University Trailblazers opened the mid east regional league play tonight with a win against Boyce College 114 to 45. The Trailblazers now 8 and 2 started strong tonight and ended strong. They shot 25 for 38 from the three point line at 62 percent. They had a season record 25 steals on the night and 8 blocked shots.

Lady Blazers advance to 10-0

The Ohio Christian University women's basketball team traveled to Toccoa Falls, Georgia over the weekend to face two NCCAA opponents. On Friday, OCU defeated Toccoa Falls Christian College 76-44. Freshman guard Shelby Roe led a balanced OCU attack with 14 points.