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UAPB Track & Field: Seven Golden Lions Qualify for NCAA West Preliminary First Round in Outdoor Track & Field

Monday, May 26 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Track & Field: Seven Golden Lions Qualify for NCAA West Preliminary First Round in Outdoor Track & Field PINE BLUFF, AR – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's outdoor track & field program is heading back to the national stage, officially qualifying seven athletes... Read More.

UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Finish Regular Season Strong in 7-4 Win Over Alabama A&M

Saturday, May 17 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Finish Regular Season Strong in 7-4 Win Over Alabama A&M HUNTSVILLE, AL - UAPB received contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Golden Lions put seven runs on the board and take down... Read More.

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UAPB Baseball: Fabian Dominant For UAPB in Shutout Victory Against Alabama A&M

Friday, May 16 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball: Fabian Dominant For UAPB in Shutout Victory Against Alabama A&M HUNTSVILLE, AL - Junior Kenny Fabian was dealing on Thursday, throwing a four-hit shutout to lead the UAPB Golden Lions over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 3-0. Fabian went the distance for UAPB, giving up four hits,... Read More.

UAPB Athletic Director Chris Robinson discusses football postseason ban

Thursday, May 15 by Luke Matheson

The UAPB Golden Lions football program will serve a postseason ban after failing to reach the minimum Academic Progress Rate (APR) threshold of 930. The Golden Lions football APR is at a 914, leading to the ban. Deltaplex News spoke with UAPB Athletic Director Chris... Read More.

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Lady Jackets, Lady Bulldogs head to Saline County to chase softball state championship

Wednesday, May 14 by Rick Walker

Both Sheridan coach Scott Hoffman and White Hall coach Mark Akins know what they have in front of them. You need to win three to get to UCA, but the road is going to be tough. Hoffman's Lady Jackets got the title last year... Read More.

SEARK Baseball Shines in First Postseason, Secures Top 4 Seed with Stellar Performances

Tuesday, May 13 by Luke Matheson

SEARK Baseball has made an impressive debut in their first year of postseason eligibility with a 34-24 record, securing a Top 4 seed in the NJCAA Region 2 Tournament. Cameron Gonzalez emerged as a key player, ranking among the top three nationally with 51 stolen... Read More.

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Leslie Henderson Named Head Basketball Coach at Viola High School

Monday, May 12 by Luke Matheson

Leslie Henderson, the former girls head basketball coach at Watson Chapel, has been appointed as the girls head basketball coach at Class 1A Viola High School. Henderson is coming out of retirement after a distinguished 35-year tenure at Watson Chapel, where she led her teams... Read More.

UAPB Softball: Kayla Adams Earns 2025 SWAC First Team All-Conference Honors

Thursday, May 8 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Softball: Kayla Adams Earns 2025 SWAC First Team All-Conference Honors Birmingham, AL.- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff softball star Kayla Adams has been named to the 2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) All-Conference First Team, as announced by the league office on Tuesday. This... Read More.

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UAPB Mens Golf Team Claims Historic Victory at 2025 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship

Wednesday, May 7 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) men's golf team achieved a significant milestone by winning the 2025 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. This victory marks their first HBCU National Championship in men's golf, setting a new standard... Read More.

UAPB baseball eyes a chance at postseason play as regular season draws towards a close

Wednesday, May 7 by Luke Matheson

The UAPB Golden Lions are enjoying some success under first year head coach Logan Stout despite several setbacks with injuries that have forced players to step up to help fill holes in the lineup. The Golden Lions are currently 12-9 in conference play with a... Read More.

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APR Challenges lead to Postseason Bans for UAPB and other HBCU programs

Wednesday, May 7 by Staff

The NCAA's recent Academic Progress Rate (APR) report has brought to light the challenges faced by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in maintaining a balance between athletic and academic responsibilities. Specifically, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Mississippi Valley State... Read More.

SeArk Sharks Baseball Earns Postseason Berth in First Year of Eligibility

Monday, May 5 by Luke Matheson

The SeArk Sharks baseball team has qualified for postseason play in the programs first year of eligibility for a postseason appearance since starting the program two years ago. Head coach Toby Cornejo spoke with Deltaplex News about making the postseason, and what it took to... Read More.

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