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Omier named Sun Belt Player of the Week for the third time in four weeks

Tuesday, January 11 by Staff

Averaging 26.5 points, 14.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks last week, Arkansas State forward Norchad Omier has been tabbed Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. Earning his third weekly honor in the last four weeks, Omier shot a combined 72.4... Read More.

Little Rock cancels basketball games against Arkansas State

Tuesday, January 11 by Staff

Due to COVID-19 concerns within the Little Rock men’s basketball program, Arkansas State’s home and road games this week against Little Rock that were scheduled for Jan. 13 and Jan. 15, respectively, have been canceled by the Trojans. Due to Little Rock canceling the men’s... Read More.

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#UAPBMensHoops Fall to Prairie View A&M on the Road

Tuesday, January 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

PRAIRIE VIEW, TX -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team fell to Prairie View A&M Panthers with a final score of 75-58 on Monday night at the William J. Nicks Building. The Panthers got off to a fast start, jumping out to... Read More.

#UAPBWomensHoops Peat’s Monster Double-Double Helps Lift Lady Lions Over Prairie View

Tuesday, January 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

PRAIRIE VIEW, TX -- The UAPB women's basketball team went into the half tied with Prairie View A&M 37-37, but took control in the second half to knock off the Lady Panthers 73-63 on the road Monday. The Lady Lions (6-8, 2-2) had four players score... Read More.

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#UAPBMens Hoops Collect First SWAC victory against Alabama State

Thursday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

PINE BLUFF, AR – Bouncing back strong, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team collected their first conference win over Alabama State in a dagger with a final score of 70-68 on Wednesday night at H.O. Clemmons Arena. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-12, 1-1)... Read More.

Jefferson leads Hogs to Outback bowl win

Monday, January 3 by Ray King

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Arkansas football is on the rise. KJ Jefferson picked up 104 of his 110 rushing yards in the second half and threw for 90 more to lead No. 22 Arkansas past Penn State 24-10 in the Outback Bowl on Saturday. Raheim... Read More.

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North Little Rock wins the King Bracket in the 2021 King Cotton Holiday Classic

Wednesday, December 29 by Staff

The North Little Rock Charging Wildcats defeated Beaumont United by the score of 82-72 to win the King Bracket Championship in the King Cotton Holiday Classic Wednesday night at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The Charging Wildcats joined the Magnolia Panthers in winning their respective... Read More.

Magnolia defeats Parkview to win the King Cotton Holiday Classic Creed Bracket Championship

Wednesday, December 29 by Staff

The Magnolia Panthers defeated the Parkview Patriots 67-58 Wednesday night to win the Creed Bracket in the 2021 King Cotton Holiday Classic. The game was a back and forth battle between each team as the Panthers pulled away late on the shoulders of Arkansas Razorback... Read More.

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Arkansas State’s Norchad Omier nabs second straight Sun Belt Player of the Week nod

Wednesday, December 29 by Staff

For the second straight week, Arkansas State men’s basketball forward Norchad Omier has been named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. Coming off a then career-high 22 points against Air Force that earned player of the week accolades... Read More.

Pine Bluff & Watson Chapel become first local teams to win King Cotton Holiday Classic games since tournament’s return

Wednesday, December 29 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras became the first team from Jefferson County to win a game in the King Cotton Holiday Classic since the tournament returned to action in 2018 with a 63-50 victory over Calvary Baptist, while Watson Chapel followed up with a 26-25... Read More.

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New safety policies to be rolled out for King Cotton Holiday Basketball Tournament

Thursday, December 23 by Staff

With the King Cotton Holiday Basketball tournament set to begin Monday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, new policies have been implemented to ensure the safety of those attending. On Thursday, Joseph McCorvey, executive director of the Convention Center appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning... Read More.

2021 Simmons Bank Deltaplex Football Dream Team

Thursday, December 23 by Staff

Congratulations to all of the young men listed below for being nominated and accepted to the 2021 Simmons Bank Deltaplex Football Dream Team! Dollarway Eddie Collins Jr. 102 Total Tackles, 3TFL, 2Int's, 3PD, 2 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recovery, 6 KOR 95 yards Kenyon Carr 97 Total... Read More.

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