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Pine Bluff Coach Billy Dixon on the Z’s playing for the 5A State Championship

Sunday, March 5 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras have punched their ticket to the Class 5A State Basketball Championship game after defeating Sylvan Hills 75-49 on Tuesday, Nettleton 55-43 on Friday, and Greene County Tech 62-36 on Saturday. The Z’s will play 5A South foe Lake Hamilton at 7:45... Read More.

Golden Lions drop 9th straight in loss to Alcorn

Sunday, March 5 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Byron Joshua’s 23 points helped Alcorn State defeat UAPB 63-58 on Saturday night. Joshua added five rebounds for the Braves (18-12, 15-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Dekedran Thorn scored 10 points, going 3 of 6 from the floor, including 1 for... Read More.

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Kentucky downs Arkansas 88-79

Sunday, March 5 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Antonio Reeves scored a career-high 37 points, and No. 23 Kentucky handed Arkansas its third straight loss with an 88-79 victory on Saturday. Oscar Tshiebwe had 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Wildcats (21-10, 12-6 Southeastern Conference). Jacob Toppin scored... Read More.

Four games set for Saturday to determine who plays for 5A State Championships in Hot Springs

Saturday, March 4 by Staff

High school basketball action continues today at the. Pine Bluff Convention Center for the Class 5A State Tournament where four games will determine who will go to Hot Springs next weekend to play for the Class 5A State Championship in boys and girls action! Today’s... Read More.

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Lady Razorbacks beat Missouri, to face No. 1 South Carolina

Thursday, March 2 by Ray King

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Chrissy Carr set career-highs with six 3-pointers and 34 points and No. 8 seed Arkansas rallied to beat ninth-seeded Missouri 85-74 on Thursday to advance to the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. Arkansas (21-11) will take on the No. 1 team in the... Read More.

Class 5A State Basketball Tournament Scoreboard

Wednesday, March 1 by Staff

Day One Scores Boys: Maumelle 60, Sheridan 51 Pine Bluff 75, Sylvan Hills 49 Marion 45, Greenbrier 43 Girls: Vilonia 59, Hot Springs Lakeside 29 Sylvan Hills 53, Benton 46 West Memphis 57, Mountain Home 39 Day Two Scores Boys: Harrison 51, Valley View 38 Green County Tech 57, Siloam Springs 41 Nettleton 62, Van Buren 59 Girls: Greenwood... Read More.

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Arkansas State sweeps Mississippi Valley State in Tuesday double header

Tuesday, February 28 by Staff

Stellar work on the mound paved the way to a doubleheader sweep Tuesday evening at Tomlinson Stadium-Kell Field, as the Arkansas State baseball team defeated Mississippi Valley State 12-0 and 3-2 in a pair of seven-inning affairs. A-State (6-3) fanned a combined 21 Delta Devils... Read More.

A-State Men’s Basketball Knocks Off Coastal Carolina, Advances to SBC Tournament’s Second Round

Tuesday, February 28 by Staff

The Arkansas State men’s basketball team had four players score in double figures, including freshman guard Terrance Ford Jr. with a game-high 25 points, and made a season-best 14 three pointers as it defeated Coastal Carolina 86-69 Tuesday in the first round of the... Read More.

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A-State Women’s Basketball Begins SBC Tourney with 76-65 Win over ULM

Tuesday, February 28 by Staff

The Arkansas State women’s basketball team used a big third quarter to pull away from ULM on its way to a 76-65 victory Tuesday at the Pensacola Bay Center in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. A-State (12-18), the No. 11 seed,... Read More.

SeArk names Athletic Director; Accepted into NJCAA

Monday, February 27 by Staff

SEARK College is proud to announce plans to launch several competitive sports programs beginning fall 2023. The National Junior College Athletic Association officially accepted SEARK College into the conference beginning this year when SEARK will offer men’s baseball, women’s softball and Esports during the... Read More.

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UAPBFootball: Kyle Kramer Named Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach

Monday, February 27 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Football: Kyle Kramer Named Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head football coach Alonzo Hampton announced Friday morning that he has named Kyle Kramer as the program's special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. Kramer comes to UAPB after... Read More.

UAPB Women Hoops: Five Lady Lions Score In Double Digits In UAPB Win Against Mississippi Valley State

Monday, February 27 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women Hoops: Five Lady Lions Score In Double Digits In UAPB Win Against Mississippi Valley State ITTA BENA, MS --Five Lady Lions scored in double figures and UAPB defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devilettes 95-60 on the road Saturday. The Lady Lions had five... Read More.

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