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UAPB Baseball Hires Brad Powell as New Pitching Coach

Tuesday, August 12 by Luke Matheson

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head baseball coach Logan Stout has announced the hiring of Brad Powell as the Golden Lions’ new pitching coach. Powell joins UAPB after a successful four-year tenure at Northwest Florida State College, where he helped restore the Raiders’ national... Read More.

Riedel Crowned SWAC Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year and First Team All-Conference Selection

Monday, August 11 by Laron Marbley

Riedel Crowned SWAC Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year and First Team All-Conference Selection uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR — Senior standout Makaila Riedel has been honored as the SWAC Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year and named to the First Team All-Conference, a testament to her dominance between the posts. Riedel is coming... Read More.

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UAPB Soccer: Golden Lions Names Emanuel Stephens as Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Monday, August 11 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Soccer: Golden Lions Names Emanuel Stephens as Head Women’s Soccer Coach uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR.- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics, Chris Robinson, has announced the hiring of Emanuel Stephens as the new Head Women's Soccer Coach. Stephens brings a... Read More.

Ed Corniel Named Head Coach of SeArk College Baseball Team

Saturday, August 9 by Luke Matheson

With the departure of Toby Cornejo to Prairie View A&M, SeArk College has promoted Ed Corniel to head baseball coach. Corniel, who served as an assistant coach during Cornejo’s tenure, brings extensive experience as both a player and a coach to the Sharks baseball program. He... Read More.

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UAPB Head Baseball Coach Logan Stout Discusses Facility Upgrades and Future Plans

Friday, August 8 by Luke Matheson

Since Logan Stout was hired as head coach just over a year ago, the UAPB Golden Lions baseball program has undergone several facility upgrades. Those improvements are continuing with the rehabilitation of Torii Hunter Field. Stout discussed the ongoing field upgrades with Deltaplex News, noting... Read More.

Arkansas’ O’Mega Blake Named to 2025 Biletnikoff Award Watch List

Wednesday, August 6 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas redshirt senior wide receiver O’Mega Blake has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Biletnikoff Award, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation announced Wednesday. The Biletnikoff Award honors the most outstanding receiver in college football, regardless of position. Any player who catches... Read More.

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Arkansas’ Kam Shanks Named Preseason First-Team All-American by The Sporting News

Wednesday, August 6 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas wide receiver and return specialist Kam Shanks has been named a First-Team Preseason All-American by The Sporting News, the publication announced Wednesday. The recognition comes at the punt returner position, where Shanks has quickly earned a national reputation for his explosive playmaking. Shanks, a... Read More.

Arkansas State WR Corey Rucker Joins Prestigious Biletnikoff Award Watch List

Wednesday, August 6 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State’s senior wide receiver Corey Rucker has been named to the 2025 Biletnikoff Award Watch List, an honor recognizing the top FBS receiver annually. Rucker becomes the seventh player from Arkansas State to be included on this prestigious list. Previous honorees from the program... Read More.

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Ja’Quez Cross Earns Spot on Doak Walker and Paul Hornung Award Watch Lists

Tuesday, August 5 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State senior running back Ja’Quez Cross was named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List on Tuesday. The prestigious honor is annually awarded to the nation’s top college running back. Cross is one of 103 players from across the nation to receive a spot on... Read More.

SeArk Sharks Head Baseball Coach Toby Cornejo Discusses The New Natural State Baseball Showcase

Friday, August 1 by Luke Matheson

Baseball talent from across Arkansas will take center stage this fall as nine two-year colleges come together for the first-ever Natural State Baseball Showcase, scheduled for October 10–11, 2025, at Dickey-Stephens Park at CHI St. Vincent Field. The groundbreaking event was officially announced during a... Read More.

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Alonzo Hampton Discusses UAPB’s Approach to Recruiting, The Transfer Portal, & NIL

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

The transfer portal has become a constant factor for college football programs across the country. While some coaches praise its benefits, others have criticized its impact on team stability and player development. UAPB head football coach Alonzo Hampton recently spoke with Deltaplex News about how... Read More.

Ja’Quez Cross Named Paul Hornung Award Candidate for 2025 Season

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State senior running back Ja’Quez Cross has been named one of 46 candidates for the 2025 Paul Hornung Award, which recognizes the most versatile player in major college football. This is the second consecutive year Cross has been on the watch list, making... Read More.

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