Sports

A rider practices dressage with their horse. They are in an arena.

Connor Prince · September 22

Dressage team seeks to continue excellence in 2024

After winning their third consecutive national championship, Otterbein's dressage team is working to continue their legacy of excellence.

Bailee Toadvine wrestling in high school

D'Andre Person · September 13

Otterbein creates new women's wrestling team

The women's wrestling program will bring new opportunities to Otterbein students.

Peyton Proffitt at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship

Amy Hissrich · March 17

Peyton Proffitt places third at NCAA Indoor Championship

Proffitt discussed her reaction to placing third and her goals for the future.

Otterbein men's basketball coaching staff 2022-2023 season

Chase Lagore · February 27

Otterbein men's basketball makes a turnaround for success after the 2020-21 COVID-19 season

The team's last two seasons have been the winningest in their history and have put an end to a 12-year losing streak.

A group of people stand in the Rike Center weight room, either talking or actively using equipment.

Chase Lagore · February 13

Rike Center in need of repairs

After many years of student use, the Otterbein Rike Center is in need of repairs.

The Otterbein football team huddles up during their Nov. 2 game against Mount Union.

Chase Lagore · December 5

Otterbein football team struggles to recruit new players in 2022

After recruiting 88 new players to the team in 2021, Otterbein's football team only brought in 24 new players in 2022.

Sean Moneypenny and Hayden Garrett · September 8

Men's cross country seeks fourth straight nationals appearance

Women's cross country returns experience, while the men have eyes set on a fourth straight nationals appearance.

Tennis balls are set out before practice

Sean Moneypenny and Hayden Garrett · September 5

Otterbein tennis programs ready to compete for conference championships

Following a year where a young women's team competed in the NCAA Championships and the men came up just short of an OAC Championship, Otterbein tennis looks toward competing again.

Sean Moneypenny and Hayden Garrett · August 30

Otterbein golf looks to return to top form this fall

The Otterbein golf team tees off for the season on Sept. 3rd in the Denison Invitational at the Granville Golf Club.

Otterbein Athletics tickets now available for purchase online

Sam Shalvey · April 14

Otterbein baseball and softball will begin charging for home game tickets this spring

Otterbein athletics fans will have to pay for tickets to home baseball and softball games after years of being able to attend free of charge.

Otterbein women's basketball huddles before game in the Rike Center

Sean Moneypenny · March 4

Cardinal women's basketball team wraps up a memorable 2022 season

The Otterbein women's basketball team finishes their season with a winning record and Kathleen DeCarlo has a special moment at John Carroll University.

Cierra Clemons · February 19

Otterbein Men's Basketball wins 17th game, secures best season since 2004

The Otterbein basketball team has held a winning record along with the best start to the season since 2004.

Sam Shalvey · February 17

Spring sports set to kick-off a 'normal' season

Otterbein spring student-athletes and coaches are ready to return to normal heading into this season after COVID-19.

Ashlyn Leon (#18) at volleyball alumni match

Isabelle Fisher · December 4

Otterbein athletes bring home special hardware and awards after successful 2021 seasons

Last week, the OAC (Ohio Athletic Conference) announced their 2021 All-OAC Teams for men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball. 16 Cardinals brought home awards along with five special awards.

Jordan Hamzee · November 29

Women's golf looks promising for spring 2022

Otterbein Cardinals Women's Golf team is soaring high and ready to swing into action this Spring 2022, for a shot at the OAC Championship and an NCAA Title.