Category Archives: Sports

By Monica Crawford crawfordm3@findlay.edu On April 13, Michelle Durand, head coach for women’s basketball, announced her retirement after 34 seasons of coaching for the past four years at the University of Findlay. After her unforeseen leave, Bri Sims was appointed to the position on April 20. Durand’s retirement was unforeseen by her and the team’s […]

By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu Both the men’s and women’s teams competed against Ashland University in medal match play in Florence, Indiana. The women’s team competed on April 17, while the men’s team concluded match play on April 22. In medal match play, each player was paired individually, and the Oilers faced Ashland; the lowest score […]

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu America250 brings vintage base ball to Findlay As the country gears up to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial, the University of Findlay elected to connect the past and present by honoring the country’s pastime: Base Ball. On Saturday April 18, students, staff, and the community of Findlay will gather at Rawson Park Baseball […]

By Erin Moran ​morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay football team is hosting a spring game on April 17, paired with an alumni tailgate to reconnect the past and present Oilers in an engaging, community-focused event. The Oilers are set to return to the field for the spring game with a non-traditional way of play. The […]

By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu Oilers Golf has shown impressive performance throughout the spring season, securing tournament wins and earning individual medalist honors. The men’s team is on a three-tournament win streak, and both programs concluded the Indianapolis Intercollegiate by claiming first-place titles, with senior Luke Metzger and junior Ashleigh Duflo each earning Individual Medalist honors. […]

By Sullivan Pelot pelots@findlay.edu For the student athletes at the University of Findlay, competition is only a small part of what it means to represent the school and the community. University of Findlay athletics says that in fall 2025, 475 student-athletes volunteered for 3578 hours. “Each team is required to perform community service hours, and […]

By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu The University of Findlay Oilers have been on a roll this spring, collecting records, conference wins, athlete of the week honors, and momentum across multiple sports programs.   TENNIS The women’s tennis team achieved its highest-ever ITA national ranking at No. 4 after defeating No. 21 Adelphi. The Oilers then posted […]

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu Only one year after its inaugural season, the University of Findlay men’s club volleyball team is showing significant growth in skill, competitiveness, and culture. The team was formed in the fall of 2024 out of great interest but little experience in the sport. “Most of the players never even touched a […]

By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu The University of Findlay swimming and diving and track and field programs both reached new heights at their respective NCAA Division II national championships last week, with the Oilers collecting historic finishes, individual titles, and a combined 68 All-American honors. The women’s swimming and diving team placed seventh in the nation […]

By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu Oilers softball rode a nine-game win streak to a 12-3 record, showcasing their dominance early in the season. At the same time, baseball looks to carry its resilience into their first round of conference play this weekend despite dealing with early injuries and tough losses. Softball started strong, going 8-2 over […]

By Monica Crawford crawfordm3@findlay.edu To wrap up the 2026 season, the University of Findlay’s swimming and diving team is attending the national NCAA DII Swimming and Diving Championships from March 10 to March 14 in Evansville, Indiana, after taking the Great Midwest/Mountain East Conference Championship by storm. That same week, the track and field team […]

By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu ​Seniors Alexys Antal and Kayla Dykin threw the first season opener combined no-hitter in UF softball history in its season opener against IUP. Antal led the way in the circle for the first four innings, while Dykin stepped in at the start of the fifth inning to finish the job. “It […]

By Dominic Bennett and Pulse Staff bennettd1@findlay.edu The University of Findlay will host the NCAA Super Region III tournament Feb. 28, a big honor to wrap up a big season for the Oiler Roughnecks. One of the most recent accomplishments came after senior heavyweight Giulian Bodiu broke a record Feb. 13 when he pinned Lake […]

By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu Oilers Baseball enters the 2026 season determined to claim the G-MAC title, aiming to finish in the conference’s top five for the fourth year straight. “Winning Findlay’s first G-MAC title and going to the first regional in school history would be a successful season for me,” said senior Gavyn Smith. With […]

By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu Adam Gelman is many things: a wrestler, a brother and a college student, but he refuses to let one label define him. Gelman, a member of the University of Findlay wrestling program, is also on the autism spectrum. He does not view that part of his identity as a limitation, but […]

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The Findlay Roughnecks faced Davenport on Saturday, Jan. 24, dominating the meet with a 46-3 win. There were four wins via pins throughout different weight classes from Ashton Anderson, Donavyn Watts, Chase Stein, and Giulian Bodiu. The team was scheduled to face Ashland on Sunday, Jan. 25, but due to inclement […]

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay men’s basketball team beat Ohio Dominican University 106–92 on Saturday, Jan. 17 with Senior Mekhi Elmore leading the Oilers with 26 points, and getting the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) Athlete of the Week title. However, they lost against Hillsdale 78-72 in a tense matchup Thursday, Jan. […]

University of Findlay men’s basketball team dropped a high-octane game with Lake Erie College Thursday, Jan. 15, 99-94, bringing its record to 11-6. The women’s basketball team got out to hot start Thursday, Jan. 15 against Lake Erie winning that game 70-59. The Lady Oilers are 7-8 overall (3-5 G-MAC). Senior Alyssa Ziehler scored 22 […]

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu  The NCAA transfer portal, a controversial software database for college athletes, was introduced in 2018. The portal allows students to explore opportunities without having to take gaps in their athletic progress. Student-athletes notify their current school of their intent to transfer, which allows other programs to contact them officially. “What’s controversial […]

By Pulse Staff University of Findlay’s new head football coach Tyler Johns could only imagine his new adventure starting in one place.  “Seventeen years ago, I walked through that arch. Four years later, I walked out it, and you best bet when I got here last night, I walked back through that arch,” Johns said. […]

By Erin Moran The University of Findlay volleyball team is in the Midwest Regional Semifinal game Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. taking on Indianapolis Greyhounds. This comes after a fierce battle with No. 4 seed Wayne State Thursday, Dec. 4 in the quarter-final. The team entered the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the second consecutive […]

By Brady Gazarek The NCAA is considering a proposal that would grant Division II athletes a fifth year of eligibility, a rule change that coaches and players say could reshape recruiting, roster management and competitive balance across college sports. The Rule will be voted on at the 2026 NCAA Convention in January. Although the rule […]

By Pulse Staff University of Findlay men’s and women’s basketball split the evening Thursday, Dec. 4 when Thomas More came to town for the first conference game.  The men’s team is now 6-1 on the season, 1-0 in the conference, after beating the Saints 88-7.  The game started hot with back-and-forth lead changes but the […]

By: Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu    The Findlay Oilers will host the Minnesota State Mavericks in round one of the NCAA Division II playoffs Nov. 22. The Oilers (10-1) earned the No. 2 seed in Super Region III and the program’s first home playoff game in Division ll. The Oilers are heading into the game after […]

By Pulse Staff That high energy buzz you sense on the University of Findlay campus is the start of a high-power weekend for UF student-athletes. While No. 12 football gets ready for season two (playoff season), after wrapping up a 10-1 regular season, the basketball teams are off to a strong start as well. AND […]

By Pulse Staff The University of Findlay is gearing up to host its first home NCAA Division II Playoff game for the football program this Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. The game will not be streamed on the normal FloSports service. Viewers will find it only on ESPN+. The Athletic Department wants to make […]

By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu With a 22-4 record overall and postseason momentum on their side, the University of Findlay’s volleyball team is preparing to make a statement as the Great Midwest Athletic Conference tournament approaches. The Oilers host Thomas More (11-14 overall, 7-8 in the conference) Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in the conference […]

By Pulse Staff A voice in the crowd yelled, “You’re going home! We’re going to the playoffs,” as some Tiffin University football players celebrated in the middle of the football field at Donnell Stadium. The Oiler faithful watched as the University of Findlay football team made its way off the field with disappointed shock. Some […]

By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu   Fresh off one of the most significant victories in the NCAA era of the program, the University of Findlay football team turns its attention to a rivalry matchup with major postseason implications. The Oilers are ranked No. 8 in the nation, No. 2 in the region, and the season stands, […]

By Brady Gazarek gazarekb@findlay.edu   As the University of Findlay men’s basketball team prepares to tip off its 2025-26 season ranked No. 1 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), one word continues to define the program’s internal identity: togetherness. After capturing the G-MAC regular season title last year, the Oilers enter this season with […]

By Tristan Cross crosst2@findlay.edu   After making his NFL debut with the Seattle Seahawks last season, former University of Findlay standout Mike Jerrell is writing a new chapter in his professional career, this time with the Atlanta Falcons. The 25-year-old offensive lineman, once a Division II star for the Oilers, has become a symbol of […]

By Pulse Staff   It took 78 minutes for the University of Findlay women’s soccer team to score in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) semi-final and less than 12 minutes to wrap up a 1-0 win against Cedarville University at Ashland University’s Ferguson Field Thursday, Nov. 13. Senior Payton Miller scored with an assist […]

By Pulse Staff No. 9 University of Findlay football team moves to 10-0 overall and 8-0 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference after beating No. 15 Ashland University 14-3 Saturday, Nov. 7. Ashland is now 8-2 overall and 7-1 in the G-MAC. This moves UF to first place in the G-MAC with one game left […]

UF and Ashland’s head coach each weigh in on the heavy weight battle By Erin Moran and Sarah Rutledge morane@findlay.edu rutledges@findlay.edu   One of the longest-running rivalries in Division II football returns this weekend as the No. 9 University of Findlay matches up with No. 15 Ashland University in what is essentially a game for […]