Oklahoma Baptist University Athletics

Oklahoma Baptist competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships but with smaller crowds than major college programs. About 31% of the 1,292 students participate in varsity athletics across 11 sports. The Bison compete in the Great American Conference alongside regional rivals like Southern Arkansas and Arkansas Tech. The university awards $4.9 million in athletic scholarships annually, making sports accessible to many students who might not qualify for Division I programs. OBU has historically been competitive in baseball and basketball, with the Bison name reflecting the school's Oklahoma heritage. Division II athletics create a tight-knit community where student-athletes balance competitive sports with strong academics, typical of smaller Christian universities that emphasize both physical and spiritual development.