Ohio Wesleyan University Athletics

09/07/2026

MGOLF: OWU wrapped up play at the Ted Barclay Invitational today, finishing 10th with 607 strokes.

RECAP: https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/9/6/mens-golf-mens-golf-opens-season-at-ted-barclay-invitational.aspx

GRANVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University men's golf team opened the 2026-27 season at the Ted Barclay Invitational on Friday and Saturday, hosted by Denison at Denison Golf Club. The Battling Bishops finished 10th in the 14-team field with 607 strokes, shooting rounds of 303 and 304.

09/06/2026

FH: OWU suffered their first loss of the season today 4-1 at the hands of Rochester.

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ERIE, Pa. – The Ohio Wesleyan University field hockey team (2-1, 0-0 NCAC) met up with Rochester (2-0, 0-0 LL) for a neutral-site contest on Sunday afternoon. The Battling Bishops were slated with their first loss of the season following a 4-1 result.

09/06/2026

VB: OWU dropped a doubleheader today at the Wittenberg Fall Classic, losing both ends 3-1.

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DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University volleyball team (1-3, 0-0 NCAC) wrapped up action at the Wittenberg Fall Classic on Saturday, playing a doubleheader against Illinois Tech and hosts Wittenberg. The Battling Bishops were on the losing side of both matches, falling by identical scores o...

09/06/2026

WSOC: OWU was unable to draw even against Sewanee today, losing 1-0.

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09/06/2026

MSOC: OWU bounced back big time today with a 4-0 win over Bethany on senior day! All three goals scored directly by the Bishops (fourth goal was a Bethany own goal) were scored by seniors.

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DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University men's soccer team (1-1-0, 0-0-0 NCAC) earned their first win of the season on Saturday afternoon, bouncing back to beat Bethany (0-2-0, 0-0-0 PAC) 4-0 on senior day. All three goals scored directly by the Bishops came courtesy of seniors, with the four...

09/06/2026

FH: OWU secured a six-goal victory in their home opener today over Marian. Junior forward Reagan Shifflett led the Bishops to the 8-2 win with a career-high seven points on two goals and three assists.

RECAP: https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/9/5/shiffletts-career-day-leads-field-hockey-to-six-goal-victory.aspx

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University field hockey team (2-0, 0-0 NCAC) continued their winning ways on Saturday morning in their home opener against Marian (0-1, 0-0 CFHC). Junior forward Reagan Shifflett led the Battling Bishops to an 8-2 victory with a career day, scoring two goals and ...

09/05/2026

XC: OWU started the 2026 season tonight at the Port Kenyon Opener.

MEN'S RECAP: https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/9/5/mens-cross-country-bishops-open-season-at-port-kenyon-opener.aspx

WOMEN'S RECAP: https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/9/5/womens-cross-country-bishops-open-season-at-port-kenyon-opener.aspx

GAMBIER, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University women's cross country team began the 2026 season at the Port Kenyon Opener on Friday night. The meet was a head-to-head matchup between the Battling Bishops and the Owls on the 4000-meter course. OWU would not have the low score of the night, finishing ...

09/05/2026

WSOC: OWU drew with Saint Francis tonight, 1-1.

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DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University women's soccer team (0-1-1, 0-0-0 NCAC) hosted Saint Francis (0-1-1, 0-0-0 PAC) on Friday night at Jay Martin Soccer Complex, ending in a 1-1 tie.

09/05/2026

VB: OWU got their first win of the new season tonight in straight sets against Capital.

RECAP: https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/9/4/volleyball-secures-first-win-in-straight-sets-over-capital.aspx

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University volleyball team (0-2, 0-0 NCAC) secured their first win of the season on Friday night, defeating Capital (0-2, 0-0 OAC) in straight sets. The meeting – a part of the Wittenberg Fall Classic – was the first of two between the Bishops and the Comets ...

09/04/2026

FB: OWU had highlights all around the field in a 68-9 win over Bluffton tonight, including a 79-yard kickoff return and a 99-yard pick six (the second-longest in OWU history) on back-to-back possessions.

RECAP: https://battlingbishops.com/news/2026/9/4/football-ghants-79-yard-kickoff-return-theetges-99-yard-pick-six-highlight-exciting-opening-night-for-the-bishops.aspx

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Wesleyan University football team (1-0, 0-0 NCAC) opened up the 2026 season at home under the lights on Thursday night, hosting Bluffton (0-1, 0-0 HCAC). The Battling Bishops lit up the scoreboard with 68 points – their most in a game since 2024 – and ran away with a ...