2019-20 General News

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OAC Announces Fall Sports COVID Response Plan
OAC Announces Fall Sports COVID Response Plan

The Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), the nation’s third oldest collegiate athletic league, has announced plans for fall sports in 2020. The Conference is excited about providing a bounty of athletic opportunities for student-athletes at its 10 member campuses.

Muskingum student-athletes achieve 3.01 overall GPA
Muskingum student-athletes achieve 3.01 overall GPA

The academic excellence of Muskingum student-athletes shined bright during the 2019-20 year. The Muskies finished the spring semester with an outstanding 3.34 GPA to elevate the overall cumulative department GPA to 3.01.

Muskingum adds STUNT as varsity sports program
Muskingum adds STUNT as varsity sports program

The Muskingum University Athletic Department has announced STUNT as its next varsity sports program. The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics, which is charged with identifying and managing the progress of emerging sports for women, recently recommended STUNT as an emerging sport.

Muskingum Booster Golf Outing scheduled for Friday, September 25
Muskingum Booster Golf Outing scheduled for Friday, September 25

The Muskingum University Athletic Booster Golf Outing initially scheduled for Friday, July 17, has been moved to Friday, September 25. The annual event will be held at EagleSticks Golf Club in Zanesville and will commence with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. 

Muskingum announces Archery as newest sport
Muskingum announces Archery as newest sport

The Muskingum University Athletic Department announced today that it will launch archery as a new intercollegiate sport during the 2020-21 academic year.

Muskingum launches Muskie Unity clothing collection
Muskingum launches Muskie Unity clothing collection

The Muskingum Athletic Department has launched a new Muskie Unity clothing collection through BSN Sports.

#TriviaTuesday features a Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge
#TriviaTuesday features a Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge

#TriviaTuesday features a Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge to win a BW3 gift card. The Kahoot will stay active until 5:00 p.m. 

Muskingum Spring Sports Recognition and Senior Salute
Muskingum Spring Sports Recognition and Senior Salute

This spring, athletics at Muskingum University came to a sudden and unfortunate end as conferences around the country, and the NCAA stopped all competitions due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. At this time, we want to recognize each spring sports team and their senior student-athletes.

#TriviaTuesday features a weekly Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge
#TriviaTuesday features a weekly Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge

#TriviaTuesday features a weekly Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge to win prizes. The Kahoot will go live every Tuesday at noon and stay active until 5:00 p.m. 

Ellyson and Dempsey honored with OAC Clyde Lamb award
Ellyson and Dempsey honored with OAC Clyde Lamb award

Senior women's soccer forward/track & field athlete Emily Ellyson and senior men's basketball guard Marcus Dempsey were honored with the Ohio Athletic Conference Clyde Lamb Award.

#TriviaTuesday features a weekly Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge
#TriviaTuesday features a weekly Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge

#TriviaTuesday features a weekly Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge to win prizes. The Kahoot will go live every Tuesday at noon and stay active until 5:00 p.m. 

OAC honors 22 Muskies with Academic All-OAC accolades
OAC honors 22 Muskies with Academic All-OAC accolades

The Ohio Athletic Conference has named 22 Muskingum student-athletes to the spring sports Academic All-OAC Honor Roll.

#TriviaTuesday features a weekly Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge
#TriviaTuesday features a weekly Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge

#TriviaTuesday features a weekly Kahoot Muskie sports trivia challenge to win prizes. The Kahoot will go live every Tuesday at noon and stay active until 5:00 p.m. 

Nine Student-Athletes honored with the Greg Riggar Dedicated to Sport Award
Nine Student-Athletes honored with the Greg Riggar Dedicated to Sport Award

Nine Muskingum Student-Athletes earned the Greg Riggar Dedicated to Sport Award. Senior softball outfielder Jennifer Schrader, senior women's soccer midfielder Elena Kozelek, senior wrestler Cody Jenkins, senior men's basketball center Colton Kashner, senior football linebacker Quinton Gabbard, senior football linebacker Caleb Gaiters, senior men's lacrosse midfielder Thomas McCauley, senior men's lacrosse attacker Nick Klinefelter, senior baseball pitcher Mark Rest were all honored with the Greg Riggar Dedicated to Sport Award.

Lamacz and Ryan honored with William F. Lange Outstanding Freshmen Awards
Lamacz and Ryan honored with William F. Lange Outstanding Freshmen Awards

Freshman softball infielder Carlee Lamacz and freshman baseball infielder Devin Ryan were presented with the William F. Lange Outstanding Freshmen Awards.

Johnson and Clark honored with the Ann White and Roy "Red" Turner Strive for Excellence Awards
Johnson and Clark honored with the Ann White and Roy "Red" Turner Strive for Excellence Awards

Senior football running back Bernard Johnson and senior women's basketball guard Celeste Clark were honored with the Roy "Red" Turner and Ann White Strive for Excellence Award honorees.