CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Men's Soccer program is set to begin a new era in the Fall of 2020, as newly announced head coach George Arroyo will take over the team for his first season.
Coming off a 2019 campaign in which the Trailblazers made the conference tournament, Arroyo is confident the team is ready to improve and move up within the RSC. "I think I speak for everyone in saying we're excited about the upcoming schedule. Except for one, we faced each of these teams last season, so it gives us an opportunity to gauge our improvement in many areas. We play in a tough conference against quality players and coaches, but we want to make our mark. We want to move up in the rankings and I believe this is the year to do so!"
The squad is scheduled to open play on September 2nd on the road at Shawnee State University. The familiarity of the team's non-conference schedule, as mentioned above, will allow for an early gauge on the team's standing entering conference play.
Following the non-conference slate, OCU will open River States Conference play on September 26th on the road at Point Park University, followed by their conference home opener against the University of Rio Grande on October 1st.
On October 8th, the Trailblazers will travel to take on the newest member of the River States Conference, the Mighty Oaks of Oakland City University. The Mighty Oaks return to the NAIA after being a member of NCAA DII. The Mighty Oaks will be immediately eligible for postseason competition, which is a benefit afforded to former members that return to the NAIA.
In total, the Trailblazers will host five RSC regular season matchups, concluding with Senior Day on October 31 against Brescia University. OCU will also host the University of Rio Grande, Asbury University, Carlow University, and Midway University.
Due to the ever evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, please stay tuned to our website for any scheduling changes that may occur in the coming months.
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Articles of Interest
Maynard Elected President of Student Council
Published: April 29, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Looking to further his impact on the OCU community
following his second year on campus, Zach Maynard decided early this Spring
that he was being called to a unique position: President of Student Council.
After wrestling with the idea and lots of prayer, Maynard decided to enter
the race, leading to him being elected earlier this month. "When deciding to
run as Student Council President, I first found the idea as daunting. It was
a stomach-turning feeling that felt as if I was supposed to go after the
position, but the fear of failure was telling me to not follow
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Looking to further his impact on the OCU community
following his second year on campus, Zach Maynard decided early this Spring
that he was being called to a unique position: President of Student Council.
After wrestling with the idea and lots of prayer, Maynard decided to enter
the race, leading to him being elected earlier this month. "When deciding to
run as Student
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Looking to further his impact on the OCU community
following his second year on campus, Zach Maynard decided early this Spring
that he was being called to a unique position:
Ohio Christian Announces Steps Challenge To Student Body
Published: April 21, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - OCU Student Intramurals has started an OCU Step Challenge
for the student body, beginning immediately and open until May 14th. If you
wish to participate you will need to: - download the count.it app
- create an account - select Ohio Christian University as the
group That's it! The app will track your steps from your phone or a fitness
watch. Steps are calculated as such: Every 10,000 steps is equivalent to 100
Count.It points. So walk/run/jog to accumulate points! Get active, get
healthy, and maybe even WIN a prize! For more on Ohio Christian University
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - OCU Student Intramurals has started an OCU Step Challenge
for the student body, beginning immediately and open until May 14th. If you
wish to participate you will need to: - download the count.it app
- create an account - select Ohio Christian University as the
group That's it! The app will track your steps from your phone or a fitness
watch. Steps are
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - OCU Student Intramurals has started an OCU Step Challenge
for the student body, beginning immediately and open until May 14th. If you
wish to participate you will need to: -
VOTE VOTE VOTE! NCCAA Logo Madness
Published: March 24, 2020
Greenville, SC (3/20/2020): The NCCAA announces the launch of
#NCCAALogoMadness. Beginning on March 26, fans will be able to vote on
Twitter for their favorite NCCAA member school logo. All matchups have been
randomly selected, with play-in matchups getting things started. There are
eight play-in matchups, each with four schools competing. The school with the
highest percentage of votes will advance. All other matchups will only have
two schools competing.
Greenville, SC (3/20/2020): The NCCAA announces the launch of
#NCCAALogoMadness. Beginning on March 26, fans will be able to vote on
Twitter for their favorite NCCAA member school logo. All matchups have been
randomly selected, with play-in matchups getting things started. There are
eight play-in matchups, each with four schools competing. The school with the
highest percentage of votes
Greenville, SC (3/20/2020): The NCCAA announces the launch of
#NCCAALogoMadness. Beginning on March 26, fans will be able to vote on
Twitter for their favorite NCCAA member school logo. All
Pertuset named naia all-american honorable mention
Published: March 23, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, Senior
Staci Pertuset (SR/West Union, OH) has been named to the NAIA All-American
Honorable Mention list, joining others from around the country. Pertuset
helped lead the Lady Trailblazers to multiple new heights during the year,
including new team records, an incredible River States Conference tournament
run, and the team's first ever appearance in the NAIA National
Tournament. At the end of the season, Pertuset's stat line spoke for itself,
as she led NAIA DII in steals per game (4.9) and total steals (158), while
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, Senior
Staci Pertuset (SR/West Union, OH) has been named to the NAIA All-American
Honorable Mention list, joining others from around the country. Pertuset
helped lead the Lady Trailblazers to multiple new heights during the year,
including new team records, an incredible River States Conference tournament
run, and the team's
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, Senior
Staci Pertuset (SR/West Union, OH) has been named to the NAIA All-American
Honorable Mention list, joining others from
NAIA Cancels Remainder of 2020 Spring Sport Seasons, Effective Immediately
Published: March 16, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - In accordance with the River States Conference (RSC) and
the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National
Office's announcement earlier today, Ohio Christian University has cancelled
the remainder of all 2020 RSC spring sports seasons, effective
immediately. Affected sports are baseball, men's and women's golf, softball,
men's and women's tennis and men's and women's outdoor track and
field. More information is available in the NAIA's release included
below. NAIA CANCELS SPRING SPORTS SEASON 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The
National Association of
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - In accordance with the River States Conference (RSC) and
the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National
Office's announcement earlier today, Ohio Christian University has cancelled
the remainder of all 2020 RSC spring sports seasons, effective
immediately. Affected sports are baseball, men's and women's golf, softball,
men's and women's tennis and men
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - In accordance with the River States Conference (RSC) and
the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National
Office's announcement earlier today, Ohio Christian
Archived Articles of Interest
Casey Coons Inducted Into Taylor University Hall of Fame
Published: October 16, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Ohio Christian University Head Men's Basketball Coach Casey
Coons was inducted into the Taylor University Athletics Hall of Fame this
past Saturday, joining the Class of 2019 that also included Molly Currens,
Tanya Crevier, Rick Atkinson, and Tyler Beachler. Coons was a member of the
Trojan's basketball team as a player from 2009-2013 and later served as an
assistant coach for the program.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Ohio Christian University Head Men's Basketball Coach Casey
Coons was inducted into the Taylor University Athletics Hall of Fame this
past Saturday, joining the Class of 2019 that also included Molly Currens,
Tanya Crevier, Rick Atkinson, and Tyler Beachler. Coons was a member of the
Trojan's basketball team as a player from 2009-2013 and later served as an
assistant coach
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Ohio Christian University Head Men's Basketball Coach Casey
Coons was inducted into the Taylor University Athletics Hall of Fame this
past Saturday, joining the Class of 2019 that
Brooke Lezotte Named RSC Offensive Player of the Week
Published: October 16, 2019
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- Ohio Christian University senior Brooke Lezzotte had two
goals in each game last week to earn River States Conference Women's Soccer
Offensive Player of the Week for Sept. 30-Oct. 6. The Waynesville, Ohio,
native supplied all the offense in victories of 2-0 over Rio Grande (Ohio)
and 2-1 over WVU Tech. She had both goals in each of the RSC victories to
push the Trailblazers' record to 7-3 overall and 4-0 RSC. Lezzotte has 14
goals in 10 games to rank 10th in the NAIA for total goals. Ohio Christian
takes its first-place RSC record into Thursday's home game versus
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- Ohio Christian University senior Brooke Lezzotte had two
goals in each game last week to earn River States Conference Women's Soccer
Offensive Player of the Week for Sept. 30-Oct. 6. The Waynesville, Ohio,
native supplied all the offense in victories of 2-0 over Rio Grande (Ohio)
and 2-1 over WVU Tech. She had both goals in each of the RSC victories to
push the
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- Ohio Christian University senior Brooke Lezzotte had two
goals in each game last week to earn River States Conference Women's Soccer
Offensive Player of the Week for Sept. 30-
Golden Bears Shut Down Trailblazers In RSC Matchup
Published: October 16, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Facing their second consecutive team in the NAIA polls, the
Ohio Christian University Trailblazers struggled offensively on Saturday as
the ranked Golden Bears of West Virginia Tech cruised past Ohio Christian to
move to 3-0 in River States Conference play.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Facing their second consecutive team in the NAIA polls, the
Ohio Christian University Trailblazers struggled offensively on Saturday as
the ranked Golden Bears of West Virginia Tech cruised past Ohio Christian to
move to 3-0 in River States Conference play.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Facing their second consecutive team in the NAIA polls, the
Ohio Christian University Trailblazers struggled offensively on Saturday as
the ranked Golden Bears of West Virginia
Lady Trailblazers Run Past Golden Bears, Move To 4-0 In RSC
Published: October 16, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Coming off three straight shutouts to open River States
Conference play, the Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers held off a
late charge by the West Virginia Tech Golden Bears to seal a 2-1 victory.
With the win, Ohio Christian moves to first place alone at the top of the
RSC.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Coming off three straight shutouts to open River States
Conference play, the Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers held off a
late charge by the West Virginia Tech Golden Bears to seal a 2-1 victory.
With the win, Ohio Christian moves to first place alone at the top of the
RSC.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Coming off three straight shutouts to open River States
Conference play, the Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers held off a
late charge by the West Virginia Tech Golden
