Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies
The Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies are the athletic teams that represent Oklahoma Panhandle State University, located in Goodwell, Oklahoma, in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) intercollegiate sports. The Aggies compete as members of the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) for all 13 varsity sports, including football.
| Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Oklahoma Panhandle State University |
| Association | NAIA |
| Conference | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Athletic director | Victor Esparza |
| Location | Goodwell, Oklahoma |
| Varsity teams | 13 |
| Football stadium | Carl Wooten Field |
| Basketball arena | Oscar Williams Field House |
| Nickname | Aggies |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Red[1] |
| Website | www |
Varsity teams
List of teams
The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies compete in 13 various NAIA sponsored sports within the Sooner Athletic Conference including: Baseball, Basketball (men/women), Cheerleading (coed), Cross Country (men/women), Football, Golf (men/women), Soccer (men/women), Softball and Volleyball.
| Men's Sports | Women's Sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross Country |
| Cross Country | Golf |
| Football | Soccer |
| Golf | Softball |
| Soccer | Volleyball |
| Coed Cheerleading | Coed Cheerleading |
Athletics Facilities
Athletics Building
The Aggies Athletics Building was renovated on the backside of the McKee Library on campus, in 2019. This building consists of a two levels. The main floor houses the offices of the Aggies athletic support staff, conference room and team meeting room which includes a stage, 3 projector screens and 120 theater quality leather seats. On the second level, are various offices of coaching staff members.
Anchor D Stadium at Carl Wooten Field
Anchor D Stadium at Carl Wooten Field is the home of both football and soccer (men/women). Renovations to the 5,000+ person capacity stadium was completed in 2018. With stadium lights and a video board, fans can enjoy watching a game day or night. In addition, Carl Wooten Field also received an upgrade with brand new synthetic turf being laid in 2018, which provides an optimal playing surface for the Aggies no matter the weather conditions.
Weight Room
Renovated in 2019, the Aggies sports teams have a sports specific strength and conditioning gym to use on a daily basis. With more than eight different racks and dead lift platforms and various other equipment, each program has enough space for large group workouts.
Anchor D Arena at Oscar Williams Field House
Anchor D Arena at Oscar Williams Field House is the home of basketball (men/women), volleyball and athletic training room, as well as providing locker rooms for football, soccer (men/women), and softball. Renovations to the gym in late 2020 included the installment of new lights and flooring which add to the game day experience of fans and players.
Aggies Baseball and Softball Fields
Both the Aggies Baseball and Softball Fields are located on campus. With bleachers and press box behind home plate, fans can stay close to the action at all home games.
Individual sports
Football
The football team plays at Carl Wooten Field and (beginning in the 2017 season) competes in the NAIA Sooner Athletic Conference. Previously, the Aggies competed in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference during 2016. In the early nineties, OPSU Aggies football was known as a football powerhouse. The program has recently had tremendous success thanks to the late Mike Wyatt (2007–2010). The 2010 team produced the Aggie football program's first winning season since 2004, going 6–5.
Soccer
The Aggies Men's Soccer was founded on April 1st, 2019. The team practices and plays on campus at Anchor D Stadium at Carl Wooten Field. In their inaugural season, the men finished with an overall record of 9-6-2, including a conference record of 4-4-1. The men achieved a berth into the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) conference tournament quarterfinal, where they fell (2-1) in overtime to eventual conference tournament finalist Science & Arts (OK).
Rodeo
A point of pride for OPSU is its men's and women's rodeo teams. The school is a member of the Central Plains Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) and has won several regional and national championships in the sport. As part of their scholarship package, rodeo team members may receive lodging in special housing and stalls for their animals.
References
- "OPSU Visual Design Standards" (PDF). August 4, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
