Oakwood U. Ambassadors Experiencing Good Season, Head to DC for Basketball Season Opener
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on October 30, 2014 by Monica Spencer, student writer Oakwood University Ambassadors and Lady Ambassadors have already demonstrated a stellar performance this season. "Each team is filled with talented and vibrant players and it shows. Unlike the opposing teams, our athletes receive no scholarship; they play the game because they love it and because of the acceleration of wholesome competition," Coach James Roddy, athletic director, explained. The Women's Volleyball team, under the coaching of Dr. Wayne Bucknor, certainly represented Oakwood exceptionally well with their performance throughout the season. In fact, for half of the season the Women's Volleyball team ranked 14 in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, which is comprised of more than 100 Colleges and Universities. On October 30, at 12:00 noon, the Women's Volleyball team will play their final game of the season in the Ashby Auditorium. The Women's Soccer team has showed tremendous improvement since its inception. This season under the coaching of Anthony Walker, the Women's soccer team won their first game against the skilled Fisk University team. This season's Men's Soccer team was one of the most talented since Oakwood became involved in intercollegiate soccer. Although numerous obstacles surfaced, the team was able to win about 50% of their games this season. The Women's Basketball team, coached by Tony Oliver, and the Men's Basketball team, coached by Simon Jacob will begin their journey on Thursday, October 30, with a trip to Washington, DC, to kick-off their season with a double-header game against the Washington Adventist University teams, at the Takoma Academy gymnasium in Takoma Park, Md., on Saturday night. Adult tickets are $15 at the door; $5 for children 12 and under. Hundreds of Oakwood University alumni and friends are expected to be there to support. See advertisement below for ticket sale details. Also while in Washington, DC, Oakwood students will take in the historic attractions, including a tour of the U.S. Capitol Building, and will meet with Dr. Barry Black, '70, chaplain of the U.S. Senate and former student athlete of Oakwood College. Note: To see the Ambassador's game schedules, please go to: http://www.oakwood.edu/ou-life/athletics If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
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