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Arkansas State announces contract extension for Mike Balado

Tuesday, March 15 by Staff

Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Tom Bowen announced Tuesday that A-State has finalized a two-year contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Mike Balado. “Our men’s basketball program saw improvement and progress this season and is moving in a good direction,” said Bowen.... Read More.

Norchad Omier Named NABC First Team All-District

Tuesday, March 15 by Staff

The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today the 2021-22 NABC Division I All-District teams and coaches, as selected by NABC-member head coaches. Arkansas State men’s basketball second-year freshman Norchad Omier was named to the District 23 First Team as part of the... Read More.

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UAPB Softball Lady Lions Shutout Southern Behind Green’s 11 Strikeouts

Tuesday, March 15 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Softball Lady Lions Shutout Southern Behind Green's 11 Strikeouts PINE BLUFF, Arkansas -- Sydney Green was dealing on Monday, tossing a three-hit shutout to lead the Lady Lions over the Southern Lady Jaguars 4-0. Green went the distance for UAPB, giving up three hits, walking six and striking... Read More.

UAPB Football Select Benjamin Wilkerson as Running Backs Coach

Tuesday, March 15 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Football Select Benjamin Wilkerson as Running Backs Coach Pine Bluff, AR. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff continues to add successful coaches to its football staff as head coach Doc Gamble announced former Buffalo coach Ben Wilkerson as the Golden Lions running backs coach. Wilkerson,... Read More.

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UAPB Baseball Breaks Through Late Tie for Game 1 Victory Against Jackson State

Saturday, March 12 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball Breaks Through Late Tie for Game 1 Victory Against Jackson State PINE BLUFF, Arkansas --The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff baseball team broke through after a 2-2 tie in the sixth inning to defeat the Jackson State Tigers 3-2 Friday. Sophomore Andrew Duran (1-3) started... Read More.

Golden Lion Baseball Post Back to Back Mid-Week Wins

Thursday, March 10 by Laron Marbley

Golden Lion Baseball Post Back to Back Mid-Week Wins PINE BLUFF, Arkansas --Following the Golden Lions 14-0 win over Arkansas Baptist, UAPB scored 10 runs late to push pass LeMoyne-Owen 12-3. Freshman Frank Perez had a dominating performance on the mound Tuesday, striking out eight hitters... Read More.

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UAPB Women’s Hoops Fight to End in Loss against Jackson State in SWAC Quarterfinal; Green and Kennerson Duo Combine for 42 Points

Thursday, March 10 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women's Hoops Fight to End in Loss against Jackson State in SWAC Quarterfinal; Green and Kennerson Duo Combine for 42 Points BIRMINGHAM, AL – With hopes to upset the SWAC, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball team fell short in the... Read More.

AGFC, UAPB to present trout research at Greers Ferry Tailwater plan meeting March 21

Wednesday, March 9 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will present results of recent research on the wild brown trout fishery in the Greers Ferry Tailwater at 6 p.m. March 21. The presentation will be part of... Read More.

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A-State football spring camp set to begin Sunday, March 13

Wednesday, March 9 by Staff

The Arkansas State football team is set to open its 2022 spring camp Sunday, March 13, with the first of 15 practices as it continues its preparations for the upcoming season that will begin with a Sept. 3 home game for the Red Wolves... Read More.

Red Wolves Drop 14-6 Decision To SEMO Tuesday

Wednesday, March 9 by Staff

On a chilly and wet Tuesday night at Tomlinson Stadium-Kell Field, the Arkansas State baseball team dropped a 14-6 decision to Southeast Missouri. A-State (4-6) used eight pitchers, striking out 13 Redhawks (10-1), but also walking 13. Will Nash struck out four in three innings... Read More.

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UAPB’s Smead and Gerwitz Pitch No Hitters in Win over Arkansas Baptist

Wednesday, March 9 by Staff

In a tune-up match on their home diamond, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff baseball team secured an in-state victory over Arkansas Baptist with a final score of 14-0 on Monday evening at the Torii Hunter Complex. This would be the first time in... Read More.

Notae And Williams Earn All-SEC Honors

Tuesday, March 8 by Staff

FAYETTEVILLE – JD Notae and Jaylin Williams were voted first team All-SEC by the league’s coaches and Williams added SEC All-Defensive team honors, the Conference announced today. Notae and Williams are the first pair of Razorbacks to be selected for the Coaches All-SEC first team since... Read More.

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