Category Archives: Sports

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 […]

By Omari Welch-Guytan welchguytano@findlay.edu   As the fall season comes to a close at the University of Findlay, the energy around campus is filled with reflection, pride, and determination for the months ahead. From the gridiron to the volleyball court and across cross country trails, each program showcases resilience and commitment to excellence with key […]

By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu   Every fall, the University of Findlay honors its most accomplished former student-athletes by inducting them into the UF Athletics Hall of Fame. But before their names are announced, a detailed selection process takes place. The process blends history, data and lasting Oiler legacy to decipher the most deserving candidates. Former […]

Pulse News takes a look at some of University of Findlay’s student-athletes in this special series with a brief look at the student behind the sport. By Sydnie Schaffer schaffers@findlay.edu   Before he ever set foot in a college classroom, one University of Findlay student was already hooked on court cases and constitutional debates. What […]

By Pulse Staff University of Findlay fall sports are still enjoying success. On Monday, Oct. 27, the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches Poll placed the Oilers at No. 11. Ashland University moved up to No. 17. Those are the only two G-MAC teams in the top 25. There are four Super Regions […]

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay Oilers football team reached a new high, landing the No. 11 spot in the nation with an undefeated 8-0 record. The latest American Football Coaches Association Division II poll placed Findlay just outside the top 10 after the team’s win last weekend against Ohio Dominican University, marking […]

By Luke Ellerbrock ellerbrockl@findlay.edu   The Findlay Oilers are off to a blazing 7-0 start in the 2025 football season. This week the team reached the highest ranking in program history at No. 14 in the American Football Coaches Association National Poll. Ashland University is the only other school in the G-MAC ranked nationally. The […]

The Find the Kind series highlights kind acts big and small around the campus community By Pulse Staff   During the recent 2025 Midwest Region Crossover Oct. 17 and 18, the University of Findlay volleyball team did more than just play the game. It took some time to show a little kindness. The 10 a.m. […]

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay (UF) Oilers athletic teams are getting national recognition this fall with several teams ranked within the top 25 in NCAA Division II. The football, volleyball, and women’s golf teams started their seasons strong with quick national poll spots, and are holding steady halfway through the season. UF’s […]

By Richard Mast mastr@findlay.edu   The University of Findlay has introduced a $250 fee for its student-athletes with $125 installment per semester in order to participate in their respective sports. The policy, which went into effect this fall, aligns with practices that are already common across NCAA Division II and Division III athletics, according to […]

By Mylin Brown, Brady Gazarek, and Tyreeq Reaves The University of Findlay campus is buzzing with excitement as Oiler fans prepare for a full day of home games on Saturday, Sept. 27, with four teams in action and a “blackout” football game under the lights capping off the day. This comes on the heels of […]