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COLLEGE GOLF: OC golfers capture title

ODESSA AMERICAN SPORTS

ALEDO The Odessa College men’s golf team won the team title Tuesday at The Wrangler by placing first among 11 participants at Split Rail Links and Golf Club. The Wranglers shot 294 in Tuesday’s second round for a 36-hole score of 600,...... Full story

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UTPB gets a little help from its friends

BY ADAM ZUVANICH

If UTPB completes an improbable run to the Heartland Conference men’s basketball tournament, it will credit the fans at the Falcon Dome Monday night with an assist. The Falcons, who started 0-5 in conference play, began the day a half-game...... Full story

Odessa College's J'Tierra Brown (20) passes around Howard College's Porsche Young (1) Monday at the OC Sports Center.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Lady Wranglers salute sophomores

BY RYAN NILSSON

If only every game could be sophomore night for the Odessa College women’s basketball night. After struggling throughout the season at the start of both halves, the Lady Wranglers built a double-digit lead in the first four minutes against...... Full story

Odessa College's Brandon Williams (11) shoots over Howard College's Jacob Thomas (15) and Rico Richardson (12) during the game Monday at the OC Sports Center.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Howard runs away to victory

BY RYAN NILSSON

The Western Junior College Athletic Conference season has become one of missed opportunities for the Odessa College men’s basketball team. Monday offered yet another installment. The Wranglers battled back from a 13-point deficit to regain...... Full story

Odessa College's Jamie Warman watches his ball after teeing off at the driving range at the Odessa Country Club. Warman fired a 76 Monday.

COLLEGE GOLF: Wranglers lead after Day 1

ODESSA AMERICAN SPORTS

ALEDO The Odessa College men’s golf team carded a first-round 306 to take the lead at The Wrangler tournament Monday at Split Rails Links and Golf Club in Aledo. The tournament concludes today. McLennan College sits in second at 309, with...... Full story

Odessa College's Derrick Barden dunks the ball during the Feb. 13 game versus South Plains College.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Barden doesn't get caught up with milestone

Sophomore surpasses 1,000 career points

BY RYAN NILSSON

Class was almost over so Odessa College assistant men’s basketball coach Zack Janus waited outside to perform a routine inspection. It was less than 24 hours after the Wranglers suffered an overtime loss at New Mexico Junior College and Janus...... Full story

Odessa College's Tina Bozicek tries to dribble around South Plains College's Ashley Roberts during Monday night's game versus South Plains College.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Trying to get back on track

ODESSA AMERICAN SPORTS

The Odessa College women’s basketball team will attempt to avoid its first three-game losing streak of the season when it plays host to Howard College at 5:45 p.m. today. The Lady Wranglers (17-8 overall, 6-3 Western Junior College Athletic...... Full story

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Big game for UTPB

ODESSA AMERICAN SPORTS

UTPB and Dallas Baptist will both try to boost their chances to reach the Heartland Conference men’s basketball tournament when they clash at 7 tonight at the Falcon Dome. The top four teams in the final regular-season standings qualify for...... Full story

Antonio Morales watches his ball after teeing off at No. 18 during the Odessa College Invitational golf tournament. Morales and Odessa College begin the Wrangler golf tournament today.

COLLEGE GOLF: OC's unsettled lineup fosters competition

BY RYAN NILSSON

When the Odessa College men’s golf team loaded into a van Saturday afternoon for the 5-hour trip to Aledo, its lineup for remained unsettled. Three golfers — freshmen Tad Darland, Blayne Street and Ryder Skillern — are competing...... Full story

COLLEGE BASEBALL: UTPB swept

ODESSA AMERICAN SPORTS

St. Mary’s pounded out 14 hits, including eight by the first three batters in the Rattlers’ lineup, to beat UTPB 5-3 Sunday and sweep the three-game Heartland Conference series at Roden Field. Tyler Migl went 3-for-4 with a double, a...... Full story

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Lady Falcons suffer tough loss

BY ADAM ZUVANICH

WICHITA, KAN. Alina Voronenko’s layup with nine seconds remaining capped Newman’s 12-1 run to end the game, and the Jets rallied to beat UTPB 69-67 Saturday in a battle for first place in Heartland Conference women’s basketball....... Full story

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UTPB's streak ended by Newman

BY ADAM ZUVANICH

WICHITA, KAN. The UTPB men’s basketball team committed 14 second-half turnovers and saw its six-game winning streak snapped Saturday with a 57-43 loss at Newman. The Falcons (13-13 overall, 6-6 Heartland Conference) fell into fifth place, a...... Full story

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Colburn enjoys successful return for OC

BY CARLOS SILVA JR.

MIDLAND For the last two weeks, Odessa College’s Morgan Colburn was dealing with knee tendinitis and watching her softball team play from the bench. The freshman said it was difficult but finally got the chance to contribute Saturday in a...... Full story

UTPB's Fabian Rivera looks to catch the ball from pitcher Tanner Neuberger as ENMU's Mitch Wolfe returns safely to first.

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Falcons continue to struggle offensively

BY ADAM ZUVANICH

The UTPB baseball team continued to struggle at the plate Saturday, scoring only one run on seven hits while losing 9-0 and 4-1 against St. Mary’s in a Heartland Conference doubleheader at Roden Field. The Falcons (1-7 overall, 1-4...... Full story

UTPB Head Softball Coach Annalyn Burch pitches in the batting cage Tuesday during practice.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: UTPB games washed out

BY CARLOS SILVA JR.

DURANT OKLA. The UTPB softball team had three games canceled Saturday due to a high probability of rain forecasted that day and through the rest of the weekend, officials said. The Lady Falcons played three games on Friday, defeating Washburn 5-1...... Full story