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11 Red Wolves earn All-Sun Belt honors

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State had 11 players selected to the 2024 All-Sun Belt Conference Teams, as announced by the league office on Thursday. The Red Wolves had one first-team selection, three second-team selections, three third-team picks, and four honorable mention choices. Players were recognized from all three... Read More.

Arkansas State Secures Top Sun Belt Recruiting Class with 25 New Signees

Wednesday, December 4 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State head football coach Butch Jones announced that the Red Wolves have added 25 players from eight different states to their 2025 recruiting class. This class is currently ranked as the best in the Sun Belt Conference by Rivals. Nine of the players that... Read More.

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UAPB Football: Javonnie Gibson, Christon Love, & Jaden Kelley Named to SWAC All-Conference Postseason Team

Wednesday, December 4 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Football: Javonnie Gibson, Christon Love, & Jaden Kelley Named to SWAC All-Conference Postseason Team BIRMINGHAM, AL.- A trio of standout football players from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have been named to the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) All-Conference Team, as announced on Tuesday.... Read More.

2024 King Cotton Holiday Classic schedule & teams to be announced on the Deltaplex Radio Network

Sunday, December 1 by Luke Matheson

The 2024 King Cotton Holiday Classic schedule and teams in this year’s tournament will be announced live on the Deltaplex Radio Network on Monday morning. Sam Glover, Tournament Director of the King Cotton Holiday Classic will join Greg Horne, along with Pine Bluff Zebras head... Read More.

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UAPBFOOTBALL: Golden Lions Fall to Texas Southern

Sunday, November 24 by Laron Marbley

UAPB FOOTBALL: Golden Lions Fall to Texas Southern PINE BLUFF, Arkansas --Texas Southern rallied from a three-point halftime deficit to beat UAPB 31-23 on Saturday afternoon. B J Curry paced the Golden Lions rushing attack by accumulating 94 yards over the course of the game. Za'Marion... Read More.

Hogs Earn Bowl Eligibility with 35-14 Victory over Louisiana Tech

Saturday, November 23 by Luke Matheson

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Taylen Green threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more in leading Arkansas to a 35-14 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday. The Razorbacks’ win clinched bowl eligibility, marking the fourth time in coach Sam Pittman’s five seasons the team... Read More.

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Arkansas State defeats ULM for the 15th straight year to secure a winning season

Saturday, November 23 by Luke Matheson

Jaylen Raynor tossed three touchdown passes on Saturday afternoon, leading the Arkansas State football team to a 28-21 victory over ULM at Centennial Bank Stadium – the program’s 15th straight win in the series. The Red Wolves (7-4, 5-2 SBC) eclipsed seven wins for the first... Read More.

Arkansas State dominates Lane College 103-60

Saturday, November 23 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State battled to a 103-60 victory over Lane College, making 18 three-pointers during the game Friday night inside of First National Bank Arena. The Red Wolves improved their record to 4-1, remaining undefeated at home with a 4-0 record. They had a shooting percentage... Read More.

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1964 Olympic champion and former Pine Bluff native passes away at 84

Thursday, November 21 by Luke Matheson

Dallas Long, the 1964 Olympic shot put champion in Tokyo and multiple world record-breaker, has died at the age of 84. Dallas Crutcher Long was born in Pine Bluff (AR) on June 13, 1940 and passed on Sunday (Nov. 10) in Whitefish, Montana of natural... Read More.

UAPB Women’s Hoops Score 31 Points Off Turnovers in 71-39 Win over Arkansas Baptist

Thursday, November 21 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women's Hoops Score 31 Points Off Turnovers in 71-39 Win over Arkansas Baptist PINE BLUFF, AR -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball team scored 31 points off of turnovers on the way to a 71-39 win over the at home Wednesday. The Golden... Read More.

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Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry continues work to feed hungry Arkansans

Thursday, November 21 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas’ modern gun deer season kicked off earlier this month and one statewide organization is reminding hunters in Arkansas how they can join the fight against food insecurity. Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry helps families in need by providing food pantries with fresh protein sourced... Read More.

#20 Arkansas Pulls Away to Defeat Pacific, 91-72

Tuesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

FAYETTEVILLE – Four Razorbacks scored in double figures to lead #20 Arkansas to a 91-72 victory over Pacific Monday night at Bud Walton Arena. Adou Thiero led the way with 23 points, one shy of his career high, by going 8-of-10 from the field with six... Read More.

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