Oklahoma Union baseball state bound for first time in school history
Oklahoma Union Cougars greet Jace Buckley (20) after he crosses home plate during Class 2A-II regionals hosted by the Cougars last week. OKU begins state tournament play on Thursday in Shawnee.
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Oklahoma Union’s Conner Pierce (6) pitches during regionals hosted by the Cougars last week. OKU begins state tournament play on Thursday in Shawnee.
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By Becky Burch
May 14, 2025
BARTLESVILLE AREA SPORTS REPORT
The 2024-25 Oklahoma Union baseball team is making history. For the first time, the baseball team will be in the Class 2A-II state championship. The Cougars (19-10) hosted their own regionals last week, outscoring their opponents 51-1. Here are the regional scores: OKU 20, Minco 1; OKU 12, Hulbert 0; OKU 19, Hooker 0.
Head coach Aaron Funkhouser expressed pride in his team, including managers and assistant coaches. OKU opens state play in Shawnee on Thursday at 4 p.m. against Colbert. Other teams in the tournament are Ketchum, Vanoss, Mangum, Talihina, Walters, and Tushka.
Oklahoma Union’s Baylor Murray (21) slips in the outfield during regional action hosted by the Cougars last week. OKU begins state tournament play on Thursday in Shawnee.
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