Athletics edit
UCO's varsity teams compete in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association of NCAA Division II. Programs include baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's cross country, football, men's and women's golf, softball, women's tennis, women's track and field, wrestling, and women's volleyball. Prior to 1988, the athletics program participated in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. While at NAIA level, UCO produced 9 national championship teams in football and wrestling. As of 2016, UCO had produced # individual national champions, # All-Americans and many conference and regional champions. The men's golf team represented UCO in the (Find out) NCAA West Regionals after winning back-to-back Conference Championships in those respective years while having three athletes ranked in the top 100 in the country. In 2006, 2007, and 2010 the UCR women's basketball team represented the conference in the Division I tournament but lost all three times in the first round.[1][2] In December 2008, the UCR women's basketball team upset the #16-seeded Vanderbilt Commodores.[3]
In 2005 the women's soccer team competed in the first round of the NCAA tournament.[4] In 2007, UCR's baseball team won their first Big West championship and reached the Division I postseason for the second time since 2003, and the cross country team sent its first two athletes to the national championships.[5][6] Football was played until 1975, and the team won two CCAA championships before the sport was discontinued because of low attendance and in anticipation of the impact of Title IX regulations.[7]
The volleyball and basketball teams play home games in the Student Recreation Center (SRC), which seats 3,168. The baseball team competes at the Riverside Sports Complex, just off campus at the corner of Blaine and Rustin streets. UCR graduate Troy Percival personally built UCR's baseball clubhouse to major league quality standards.[8] Softball is played at the Amy S. Harrison Field, named after a UCR graduate who donated $300,000 towards its upgrade in 2004.[9] Adjacent to the softball field are the soccer and track fields. The soccer field was resurfaced with artificial turf in 2007.[10] In 2011, the old track and field facility, which had bleachers that dated back to the 1950s and a track surface that was over 15 years old, was completely torn out and replaced with a brand new facility.[11]
Non-varsity student sports clubs that compete with other area universities include the Rugby Football Club, established in 2006, which plays in the Southern California Rugby Football Union.[12] The karate program is provided through the UC Riverside Recreation Center's Leisure Line classes. The classes are provided by top of the line USA Shotokan karate team coaches from the American JKA Karate Association, an association that has been in the city for over 40 years. It is one of the largest collegiate programs in the United States, that take competitors to local, national and international competitions.[13] A Men's and Women's Club Soccer team also competes in the West Coast Soccer Association.[14]
In 1954, UCR's founding class adopted the name "Highlanders", reflecting the campus' high altitude. After the student body passed a referendum to move to Division I competition in 1998, the bear mascot, formerly called "Scotty", was professionally redesigned to look more ferocious.[15] The new mascot featured a half-blue face in homage to William Wallace, the subject of the movie Braveheart.[16] In line with the Scottish motif, UCR assembles a bagpipe band made up of students and staff who play at graduation and other campus events. The blue and gold tartan worn by the pipe band and the mascot is a registered trademark of the University of California.[17] For the women's basketball team's first appearance at the NCAA Tournament in 2006, UCR sent 22 members of the pipe band to play at halftime.[18]
Central Oklahoma Bronchos men's basketball edit
| Central Oklahoma Bronchos | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| University | University of Central Oklahoma | ||
| Head coach | Tom Hankins (1st season) | ||
| Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | ||
| Arena | Hamilton Field House (Capacity: 3,000) | ||
| Nickname | Bronchos | ||
| Colors | Bronze and Blue | ||
| NCAA tournament Elite Eight | |||
| NAIA 1961, 1964, NCAA Division II 1992, 2008 | |||
| NCAA tournament appearances | |||
| NAIA 1938, 1939, 1959, 1961, 1964 NCAA Division II 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 1995, 1996, 1998, 2007, 2011 | |||
| Conference regular season champions | |||
| 1937, 1938, 1939, 1953, 1954, 1958, 1963, 1964, 1974, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2007, 2010 | |||
The Central Oklahoma men's basketball team represents the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma in NCAA Division II men's basketball competition. The Bronchos currently compete in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
Since 1965, the team has played its home games in Hamilton Field House. Prior to then the team played in Wantland Hall.
On .... 2015 UCO hired former Southern Illinois assistant coach Tom Hankins, as head coach.
History edit
University of Central Oklahoma (then Central State) records begin for men's basketball in 1921. The Bronchos have an all-time win-loss record of xxx–xxx (.xxx) at the end of 2014–15 season. Since joining NCAA Division II in 1988–89 the Bronchos have a record of 495–261.
The Bronchos have made 17 total appearances in postseason national tournaments. Including 5 NAIA Tournaments and 12 NCAA Division II Tournaments, reaching the Division II Elite Eight twice. Central Oklahoma's best tournament finish came in the program's four Elite Eight finishes in 1961, 1964, 1992, and 2008.
Early Years edit
era (00–00) edit
1970–90 edit
Terry Evans era (2002–2015) edit
The son of former Bronchos coach Eddie Evans from 1978–1982, Central Oklahoma hired Terry Evans, in 2002 to become the 16th head basketball coach.
The Bronchos experienced began to turn around almost immediately with Sutton's presence, and in 1991, Oklahoma State returned to the NCAA Tournament, ending their NCAA Tournament drought that had lasted since losing 56–53 to Princeton in 1983. Sutton’s Cowboys advanced all the way to the Sweet Sixteen during his first two seasons. In 1995, the Pokes, under the leadership of Bryant "Big Country" Reeves and Randy Rutherford, captured the Big Eight Conference Tournament and won a bid to the 1995 NCAA Final Four in Seattle, Washington.
Led by John Lucas III, Joey Graham, and 2004 Big 12 Player of the Year Tony Allen, Sutton's 2003–04 team finished with a school-record 31 wins (31–4), won both the Big 12 regular season and tournament championships, and advanced to the Final Four as a No. 2 seed in the 2004 NCAA Tournament. The Cowboys finished the season ranked No. 4 in the final AP poll and Coaches' Poll.
In his 16 seasons in Stillwater, the Cowboys reached the postseason 15 times (having declined an NIT bid in Sutton's sixth season as head coach), including 13 NCAA Tournament bids and two Final Four appearances. They also captured three regular-season conference titles and three conference tournament championships. Sutton finished his career at OSU as the second-winningest coach in school history, behind only his mentor, Henry Iba.[19]
Haskins era (2015–present) edit
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Postseason edit
NCAA tournament results edit
The Bronchos have appeared in the NCAA Tournament 12 times. Their combined record is 38–12.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | First Round Regional Final Elite Eight |
Missouri Western Washburn Bridgeport |
W 100–96 W 132–114 L 124–127 | |
| 1993 | First Round Regional Third Place |
Washburn Missouri Southern |
L 88–92 W 116–109 | |
| 1995 | #4 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight Final Four |
#13 Drexel #5 Alabama #1 Wake Forest #2 Massachusetts #1 UCLA |
W 73–49 W 66–52 W 71–66 W 68–54 L 61–74 |
| 1997 | #9 | First Round Second Round |
#8 Syracuse #1 Auburn |
W 69–61 L 74–81 |
| 1998 | #8 | First Round Second Round |
#9 George Washington #1 Duke |
W 74–59 L 73–79 |
| 2003 | #3 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight |
#14 Hofstra #11 Pepperdine #10 Seton Hall #5 Florida |
W 86–66 W 75–67 W 68–66 L 65–77 |
| 2005 | First Round Regional Semifinals |
Washburn Texas A&M–Commerce |
W 84–66 L 73–81 | |
| 2006 | First Round | Tarleton State | L 68–75 | |
| 2008 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen |
#15 Southeastern Louisiana #7 Southern Illinois #3 Arizona |
W 63–50 W 85–77 L 78–79 | |
| 2009 | #3 | First Round | #6 Dallas Baptist | L 75–89 |
| 2010 | #6 | First Round | #3 Fort Hays State | L 64–80 |
| 2011 | #1 | First Round Regional Semifinals Regional Finals |
#8 Texas A&M–International #4 Fort Hays State #6 Midwestern State |
W 79–70 W 81–69 L 66–73 |
NAIA results edit
The Bronchos have appeared in the NAIA Men's Basketball Championships (NAIA) 5 times. Their combined record is 6–5.
| Year | National Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | – | First Round Second Round |
Arkansas State Teachers St. Ambrose (IA) |
W 43–34 L 36–38 |
| 1940 | – | First Round | Manchester (IN) | L 50–53 |
| 1959 | #14 | First Round Second Round |
Kentucky State #3 Pacific Lutheran |
W 72–65 L 57–68 |
| 1961 | #7 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals |
St. Norbert #10 Illinois Wesleyan #3 Georgetown (KY) |
W 80–73 W 84–62 L 83–84 |
| 1964 | #5 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals |
Cedarville #12 Pacific Lutheran #4 Carson–Newman |
W 95–40 W 84–72 L 55–64 |
Facilities edit
Hamilton Field House edit
References edit
- ^ Steele, Allan (2007-11-11). "UC Riverside has come a long way in women's basketball". Press Enterprise. Archived from the original on February 14, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ^ Steele, Alan (2010-03-21). "Can UCR women build on success?". Press Enterprise. Archived from the original on June 15, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-22.
- ^ Steele, Allan (2008-12-07). "UCR women upset No. 16 Vandy". Press Enterprise. Archived from the original on June 15, 2010. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
- ^ "UC Riverside Women's Soccer" (Press release). UCR Athletic Department. 2005-11-11. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
- ^ Steele, Allan (2007-06-04). "Disappointing end to memorable year for UCR baseball team". Press Enterprise. Archived from the original on June 15, 2010. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ^ Steele, Allan (2007-11-19). "UCR runners struggle". Press Enterprise. Archived from the original on February 13, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ^ Alexander, Jim (2007-06-24). "UC Riverside Rediscovers Glory Days – Briefly". Press Enterprise. Archived from the original on February 15, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ^ Steele, Allan (2007-02-27). "Percival gives UC Riverside edge in baseball recruiting". Press Enterprise. Archived from the original on March 9, 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ^ "UC Riverside to Dedicate Amy S. Harrison Field During Double Header" (Press release). University of California, Riverside. 2004-03-18. Retrieved 2008-01-24.
- ^ Steele, Allan (2007-08-29). "Field of Dreams for UCR Soccer Teams". Press Enterprise. Archived from the original on June 15, 2010. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ^ Steele, Allan (2011-06-29). "UCR breaks ground on new track facility". Press Enterprise. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
- ^ "Southern California Rugby Football Union". Southern California Rugby Union. Retrieved 2008-01-30.
- ^ "The Riverside Karate Club @ UCR". University of California, Riverside Karate Club. Retrieved 2012-12-07.
- ^ "Rec Center – Recreation and Sports Cubs". recreation.ucr.edu. Archived from the original on January 29, 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
- ^ UCR School Life: School Spirit – UCR's Current Mascot
- ^ "The History of UCR's Mascot". University of California, Riverside, Department of Athletics. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ^ "The University of California Riverside Tartan". The University of California Riverside Pipe Band. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ^ Durant, Celeste (2006-04-26). "Pipe Pep". Inside UCR. 2 (8). Retrieved 2006-08-22.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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External links edit
Central Oklahoma Bronchos wrestling edit
| Central Oklahoma Bronchos | |
|---|---|
| | |
| University | University of Central Oklahoma |
| Head Coach | Todd Steidley (1st season) |
| Conference | MIAA |
| Location | Edmond, OK |
| Arena | Hamilton Field House (Capacity: 3,000) |
| Nickname | Bronchos |
| Colors | Blue and bronze[1] |
| Team national championships | |
| National championship years | |
| NCAA individual champions | |
| Conference championships | |
- ^ UCO Branding Graphic Standard (PDF). January 1, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2016.