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Heausler shining in spring matches Calif Poncy Staff Reporter

Abby Smith Forward Logan Heausler is turning heads in the spring.

and applying it to my game in the spring,” Heausler said. “I think this is a really good chance to build my confidence, so my goal is to bring that over into the fall, and not let summer drop it back down and stay focused and work on what I need to.”

Despite Heausler’s inability to get into the scoring column during her freshman season, she still found ways to impact the game on a team filled with experienced players. In 14 games played, Heausler was able to record six shots on goal, along with an assist against Wright State.

In the spring game against Abeline Christian, Heausler filled the void left by Gabriella Coleman, playing at the top of the formation and playing a part in the Cowgirls earning an 8-2 win over the Wildcats, opening up the field and getting her team a few good looks at the goal with her speed.

Heausler’s skills she displayed early in her career give her a chance to be an incredibly valuable part of OSU’s young core going forward along with fellow freshman Samiah Phiri and Hannah Chance.

With the young pairing of Phiri and Heausler helping veterans like Grace Yochum and Olyvia Dowell, the Cowgirls could be in store for a rebound season after missing out on the NCAA tournament last season.

“It’s (spring exhibitions) extremely important for the individuals’ confidence,” said Karen Hancock, OSU’s assistant coach. “Beyond that, I think it gives the team confidence that you’ve got multiple players who can get the job done instead of always looking toward one person, that puts a lot of pressure on one player or a couple players, so I’m really glad we got to spread the ball around today.”

Oklahoma State soccer is looking for players to step up and fill the holes left by former Cowgirls Kim Rodriguez, Charme Morgan and Gabriella Coleman.

The players left a valuable legacy at OSU. Rodriguez and Morgan helped the Cowgirls win two Big 12 championships in 2017 and 2019. Coleman was a big contributor to the 2019 Big 12 championship team after transferring to OSU from Mississippi State.

“Off the field, Charme Morgan is a great role model,” Logan Heausler said. “She is someone I really look up to. Gabriella how she played, I play her position now, so I learned a lot from her especially watching her when I was on the sideline, and now Kim and G are both playing pro, they were great role models and helped build my confidence.”

Heausler has been putting what she learned from the OSU greats on full display in the Cowgirls’ spring exhibition games, scoring a goal in each of their past two games, helping OSU defeat Abeline Christian and Tulsa.

Heausler, a sophomore forward, broke into the lineup the last four games of the 2021 season, and now looks to cement her spot as a building block for next season.

“Toward the end of the year, I was just trying to work on building up my confidence and take what (coach) Colin (Carmichael) was telling me to do sports.ed@ocolly.com

Two UMKC transfers follow Hoyt, commit to OSU Davis Cordova Staff Reporter Naomie Alnatas and Landry Williams, pair of Kansas City transfers, announced on Sunday via social media that they would be playing at Oklahoma State following former UMKC coach Jacie Hoyt to Stillwater.

Alnatas, a graduate transfer, has been named to the All-Summit League first-team the past two seasons and in that span has averaged 17.6 points per game and shot 39% from the 3-point line.

Before her three years at UMKC, she spent her first two seasons at Iowa Western CC. Williams is a freshman transfer who appeared in 10 games last season for the Roos.

Williams, a native Oklahoman, played high school basketball at Metro Christian Academy in Tulsa. Her mother, Megan, played basketball for OSU. This puts the OSU roster at 11 players. Five players are in the transfer portal. Kassidy De Lapp walked on Senior Day, but she still has a year of eligibility left. There has been no information on if De Lapp will return or not.

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Oklahoma State women’s basketball added two transfer who follow new coach Jacie Hoyt to Stillwater.

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SUAB hosts dozens of events each month at OSU. Last week, students had the chance to play bingo for prizes and enjoy classic soda pops. Find more SUAB events on their instagram @suabokstate.

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WHEN IS LITTLE MUCH?

There is a short chorus that has encouraged me many times. “Little is much if God is in it. Labor not for wealth or fame. There’s a crown and you can win it. If you go in Jesus’ name.”

The woman, who poured the precious ointment on Jesus just before he was crucified, was criticized for “wasting” this expensive item. Yet, Jesus said everywhere the gospel is preached this woman’s action would be told. (Mk 14:3-9) Little things mean a lot as we are willing to serve the Lord. Paul mentions many in Romans 16 who helped him. The Good Samaritan stopped to help the man beaten and robbed.

(Lu.10:30-37) Paul writes as you have opportunity, do good to all men, especially to other believers.(Gal.6:10) When the poor widow dropped the two pennies, all that she had, into the temple offering. Jesus said she gave more the large offerings given. Her “large giving” was in relation to what she had. (Mk.12:41-44)

Many people may plan to give when they receive a great amount of money, but that large amount of money may never come. We may plan to give time or talent to a project when we have more time, but that perfect time arrangement may never happen. Again, the apostle Paul encourages us “as you have opportunity, do good to all men.”

We never know when a little gesture of kindness, with money, or helping in an area of service, spending a little time with a person, a word of encouragement, will be just the action that will be a great help to someone. These can be practical ways of living out the Lord’s challenge to love one another. This is the fulfilling of the many commandments in the Bible: loving people by word and action.

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Humans of OSU: Mathew Smith Peyton Little Staff Reporter

Orange bracelets were printed with “#SmittyStrong! Never Yield.” Smith was also a part of the fraternity Phi Delta Theta at time, and they hosted an event called “Canines and Cookies” to raise money Oklahoma State football games are home to all for Smith and his family. People did whatever they sorts of people. could to help raise awareness and show support for There are ones that are there just to take pichim during his fight. tures, the diehards who don’t miss a second of the “I actually had a few guys come out and visit me action or the people trying the assortment of conces- before everything went south,” Smith said. “I showed sions Boone Pickens Stadium has to offer. them around Colorado Springs when I was feeling alMatthew Smith, a junior majoring in chemical right. I would text people all the time, and they’d want engineering, shows off his school spirit in a much to keep in touch with me just to see how I was doing. more vibrant way.

“It was actually very humbling with the amount What started off as a joke between him and his of people that reached out. I didn’t realize I had an mother, has turned into Matt being easily recognized effect. There were people who would text me that at any Oklahoma State Athletic event he attends. No I wasn’t really involved with. Just a very humbling matter the sport, Matt will be seen in a bright orange experience to have an effect on people when you don’t and black striped suit with an orange cowboy hat, even realize it.” boasting the OSU logo on top of his head.

Looking back at his journey has helped Smith “It was around Halloween, so we went into the put many things of his life into perspective. He was costume store just to mess around,” Smith said. “And once stuck in a routine that purely prioritizes school I saw this orange suit and I said as a joke, ‘Hey mom, and non-stop work. Although studies are still a crucial I’d wear that to OSU football games.’ She was like, part of his life, he has learned to appreciate the social ‘No you won’t.’ So, she bought it to spite me, and I’ve side of life much more. worn it ever since to any sporting event in general.”

“Before I got diagnosed, I was really heavy on Matt Smith may be known for being the man school,” Smith said. “I Would do nothing else besides in the orange suit, but there is more to his story that school and I would get in my routine and stick with it. many people may not know. He started his college After going through all that, it put things into percareer in 2017 in hopes of graduating from OSU in spective for me like friendships. Sometimes you just 2021, but during his sophomore year, Matt Smith need to take a step away from school and live in the received news that would alter his life and his time in moment and have good times with your friends.”

Stillwater.

Smith credits his biggest supporters as his “Sophomore year, March 19, I was diagnosed parents, his roommate, the doctors and nurses who with Hodgkin’s lymphoma,” Smith said. “One of the helped to make the process of fighting against Hodghardest things wasn’t necessarily what I dealt with kin’s Lymphoma so much easier and the people from and all the chemos and stem cell transplants, it was both of his homes giving him “some light in a lot of saying bye to people. OSU is a family. It is so tight darkness.” knit. So, saying bye to that was the hardest thing.”

Smith is now back at OSU classified as a junior After Smith’s diagnosis, he returned immediwithin the chemical engineering program in CEAT. ately back to his home of Colorado Springs, ColoHe’s on track to graduate in 2023, and in the future, rado. With treatments beginning, Matt Smith had to he plans on working within the oil and gas field. withdraw from Oklahoma State at that period in time. Now the biggest hurdle for Smith is moving forward During his two and a half year battle with Hodgto graduation and adjusting back into being at OSU kin’s lymphoma, Smith endured 11 different types of again. chemotherapy along with stem cell transplants. After “My first semester back after everything was enduring all these treatments, Smith is now cancer actually this last fall,” Smith said. “The biggest adfree. justment there was actually the age difference. It’s not “Actually, this last December I got my port a big age difference, but some of my classmates are 19 removed,” Smith said. “So, it was like the exclamation and I’m 23. That was a little bit of a struggle, but honmark on being done with everything.” estly it felt so good to be back on campus that nothing Even after defeating Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, was really going to get in the way of getting back into Matt Smith continues to have a positive outlook on his the groove of things.” life.

Matt Smith does not let his time fighting can“One thing I’ve learned is that negativity helps cer define him, instead he uses it to inspire to reach nobody,” Smith said. “Power of positivity goes a for great things. He now uses this experience to help long way. When I think I’m having a bad day now at encourage others that may be battling cancer elseschool, I’m really not. When school is brutal, it could where. He has helped those that he has known from be worse.It could always be worse.”

Colorado to help fight the disease through his words When Smith was fighting cancer, campaigns of encouragement and through being able to relate to were held to help raise awareness for him. their struggles.

Courtesy of Matthew Smith Matthew Smith is easily recognizable at games; wearing a bright orange suit paired with an orange cowboy hat.

“I had a few people that had gone through what I went through and I talked to them,” Smith said.

“When I got the diagnosis, I thought it was a death sentence like most people do sometimes. It’s one of those things like talking through things. It’s going to get rough. I was able to help a few people from my high school who actually went through the same process. Just being able to talk really changed how they perceived what they had to do.”

Matt Smith has had quite the journey at his time here at OSU, but he remains as loyal and true as they come. He calls campus home, and he is still proud to be able to be a part of the Cowboy family. Although his persona as the man in the orange suit is a fantastic contribution to the culture on campus, his story of overcoming Hodgkin’s lymphoma and returning to OSU truly embodies everything the cowboy culture entails. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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sports OSU beats higher-ranked Tulsa Jax Thompson Staff Reporter The wind swirled in the Greenwood Tennis Center as Oklahoma State took on the No. 32 Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

On court two, Tulsa’s Stefan Hampe barely grazed a serve.

Seconds before, another Tulsa player got only the frame on a shot and sent it sideways across three courts.

The stiff breeze was a factor for the entire match, making it difficult to judge where the ball would go. Unfazed by the tough conditions, the No. 51 Cowboys won 4-2.

“When you live in Stillwater and you’re playing in (the wind) every day, you’re automatically gonna get used to it, whether you like it or not,” Tyler Zink said.

The Cowboys rolled in doubles, winning on courts two and three, securing their 14th straight doubles point.

In singles, Tulsa played the Pokes tight early, and took the first two matches.

With OSU down 1-2 in the dual, Cowboy Max Verboven sparked his team to a comeback with a win in straight sets on court three.

“Max, he’s got that roar…it fires everybody up,” Cowboy coach Dustin Taylor said.

Leighton Allen and Alex Garcia built on the momentum, securing their wins within moments of each other to close it out for the Pokes.

Branson Evans OSU men’s tennis added one to the win column over Tulsa.

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3 takeaways Elish finding pace in conference play

3 takeaways

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Oklahoma State baseball dropped their first Big 12 game of the season to Kansas State.

Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter The second series of Big 12 play came and went, concluding in OSU’s 7-2 win over Baylor.

The Cowgirls (286, 6-0 Big 12) outscored the Lady Bears (17-17, 0-6) 15-3 in the three game weekend series sweep.

Elish finding pace The first inning looked different than the last time Miranda Elish entered the circle.

With the bases loaded with one out in the first inning, Baylor’s Aliyah Binford put two runs on the board with a two-RBI double to rightcenter field off Elish.

Elish immediately struck out the next two batters, ending the inning and limiting the damage. After the slow beginning, Elish went on to strike out nine total Lady Bears, only allowing one more base runner in the next five innings.

Taking advantage Out of the seven runs scored by OSU, only one came from a hit. In the fourth inning, an errant throw by Binford at shortstop allowed two Cowgirls to score, tying the game. Later in the sixth inning, a wild pitch brought Kiley Naomi home from third base.

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Cowboys drop series finale to Wildcats in Manhattan Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

Branson Evans Oklahoma State softball continued its dominance against Baylor.

errored three times throughout the game, permitting three unearned runs on the board for OSU, who struggled to find their own offense.

Save opportunity After six innings of work from Elish in the circle, pitcher Kelly Maxwell was called upon in the bottom of

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the seventh inning to close the game for OSU. Maxwell, who pitched seven shutout innings against the Lady Bears the night before, struck out two batters to secure OSU the win, and earn her a second save on the season. sports.ed@ocolly.com

Most perfect records eventually come to an end.

On Sunday afternoon, No. 6 Oklahoma State was unable to clinch the series sweep over Kansas State, falling 7-2 to the Wildcats in the series finale at Tointon Family Stadium.

The loss dropped the Cowboys to an overall record of 20-8, not only ending a perfect record in conference play for OSU, but a 13-game winning streak over the Wildcats dating back to 2017 Here are three takeaways from the game.

Root’s struggles continue Bayden Root transferred to Oklahoma State after the 2021 season, having gone through a rough stretch at Ohio State the season prior. He has one of the highest ceilings of any newcomer the Cowboys reeled in this offseason.

In his first five outings, that potential was on full display. Root allowed just one earned run and five hits in 7.4 innings pitched in that span, being a primary bullpen option. Since then, however, Root has struggled to deliver knockout punches to batters, oftentimes falling behind in the count after jumping ahead early.

In his last seven outings, Root has since allowed nine earned runs in 10.1 innings pitched, including an outing on Sunday afternoon highlighted by a tworun home run that broke open the game for the Wildcats. Root came into the game in the bottom of the seventh with one out and a runner in scoring position, and did not escape the inning. He was

replaced on the mound after less than an inning of action.

Mendham’s hot streak continues In the early portion of the season, first baseman David Mendham had a sub .200 batting average, even reaching as low as .178. Since then, Mendham has seen a drastic jump in his batting average, exceeding .300 and solidifying himself as one of if not the hottest bat on the roster.

With the barrel of Doersching still out as a result of a broken foot suffered in game one of the series against Wright State, the Cowboys have found a viable replacement in his absence. However, the recent success at the plate from Mendham creates an intriguing chain of scenarios regarding how the starting roster will stack up once Doersching returns.

Riggio showcases elite glove work Despite being one of the youngest players out on the field, true freshman second baseman Roc Riggio has solidified himself as one of the top defensive pieces on the roster.

Riggio made many game-changing plays at second base over the course of the series, including a bevy of diving stops on hits between the first and second base gap.

The stops prevent one, or even two, runs from scoring for the Wildcats. His throwing accuracy on the run proved to be vital for the Cowboys this series.

In spite of inconsistencies on the offensive side in his first season at the college level, Riggio’s defensive abilities have cemented him into a starting role. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (04/04/22). Teamwork is your superpower this year. Faithful communication, collaboration and coordination can accomplish miracles. Extra spring income eases a tight situation with shared finances next summer. Joint efforts bear fruit this autumn, helping you solve winter financial puzzles. Share the load and the rewards.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9 — Wait to see what develops. Pay attention, as conditions keep changing. Don’t get rushed into a financial commitment. Avoid assumptions or frivolous expenses. Consider consequences.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Don’t push yourself too hard. Routines get tested. Ignore worries for now. Focus on practical solutions. Energy surges are predicted. Favor endurance over speed.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Take a deep breath before continuing.

Make adjustments to restore integrity wherever missing. Reinforce basic support structures. Plan practical actions to realize your vision.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Have patience with friends. Things are in a state of flux. Clean messes. Focus on long-term goals and shared dreams.

Adapt to new realities.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Anticipate professional changes. New opportunities hide in the revelations. You can see what didn’t work. Consider options and choose the most stable path.

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The news affects your decisions. Adjust plans around traffic or delays. Check reservations and logistics.

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Oscars producer Will Packer initially thought Will Smith, Chris Rock staged that slap Nardine Saad Los Angeles Times First-time Oscars producer Will Packer has shed more light on the immediate aftermath of that infamous Oscars slap. Appearing on “Good Morning America” on Friday, Packer explained what happened behind the scenes after “King Richard” star Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on Sunday, then returned to the stage an hour later to accept his lead actor Academy Award.

The show, which Packer co-produced with Shayla Cowan, was dubbed by this newspaper as “the most chaotic Oscars in history.” And Packer apparently agreed, saying that he too thought that Smith and Rock had staged a bit that wasn’t scripted.

“I said, ‘Watch this, he’s gonna kill.’

Because I knew [Rock] had an amazing lineup of jokes that we had — we had them in the [Tele] Prompter — and ultimately he did not get to one joke. He didn’t tell one of the planned jokes.

He was just immediately freestyling,” Packer said on “GMA,” which airs on ABC, the same network as the globally televised Oscars.

“But I tell you, if there’s anybody that you don’t worry about going out in front of a live audience and riffing off the cuff, it’s Chris Rock.

Nobody’s better,” he told “GMA’s” T.J. Holmes.

Courtesy of Tribune News Service Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock in the face at the 94th Academy Awards.

Then, Packer, like much of the world, saw Smith approach the stage and strike Rock after the comedian quipped about actor Jada Pinkett Smith having a bald head.

Pinkett Smith has been open about losing her hair because of the autoimmune disorder alopecia.

“I thought it was part of something that Chris and Will were doing on their own. I thought it was a bit. I wasn’t concerned at all,” Packer said. “Once I saw Will yelling at the stage with such vitriol, my heart dropped. And I just remember thinking, ‘Oh, no, oh, no. Not like this.”

Going into Sunday’s ceremony, Packer had

already made the controversial decision to cut eight below-the-line category presentations from the main broadcast, opting to start the ceremony early, give out those awards and edit the winners’ acceptance speeches into the telecast.

The gamble largely paid off, but the Emmy-nominated producer’s bold move, much like the rest of the show, was eclipsed

by Smith’s behavior.

The “Girls Trip” and “Think Like a Man” producer’s remarks on Friday were the most he has said so far about the historic live-TV moment, which sent shockwaves across the globe.

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