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Arkansas travels to BYU for 1st meeting on football field

Thursday, October 13 by Staff

Arkansas (3-3) at BYU (4-2), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: Arkansas by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The Cougars fell out of the AP Top 25 after a 28-20 loss to Notre Dame in Las... Read More.

UAPB match up against Alabama A&M moved to Sunday at Simmons Bank Field

Wednesday, October 12 by Laron Marbley

The football game featuring the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions against the Alabama A&M University Bulldogs will be played at Simmons Bank Field in Pine Bluff on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 3:00PM. All tickets purchased to the St. Louis HBCU River... Read More.

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UAPB Volleyball 2-1 in SWAC Cluster

Wednesday, October 12 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Volleyball 2-1 in SWAC Cluster HUNTSVILLE, AL -- Laila Fortson totaled eight kills with an .8 hitting percentage to help carry the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff volleyball team to a 3-0 win (25-7, 25-13, 25-11) over the Mississippi Valley State Sunday in... Read More.

Mississippi State rolls over Hogs 40-17

Sunday, October 9 by Ray King

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Two seasons ago Arkansas came up with a blueprint to defend Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense. A three-man front with eight players dropping in coverage made for a rough night for the Mississippi State offense. That game plan did not work... Read More.

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Texas Southern spoils UAPB homecoming with 24=17 win

Sunday, October 9 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Jacorey Howard scored from a yard out to cap a game-winning drive as Texas Southern held off Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 24-17 in a Southwestern Athletic Conference battle on Saturday. The loss was the third straight to open conference play for the... Read More.

James Madison downs ASU to stay unbeaten

Sunday, October 9 by Ray King

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Todd Centeio threw four touchdown passes, including a pair of fourth-quarter strikes to put the game out of reach, and James Madison shut down the Arkansas State running game to remain undefeated following a 42-20 over the Red Wolves in... Read More.

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Deltaplex area Week 6 high school football scores

Friday, October 7 by Staff

Below are the Week 6 scores from Deltaplex area teams CLASS 6A LR Catholic 21, Sheridan 7 CLASS 5A Mills 19, Pine Bluff 18 OT White Hall 21, Morrilton 20 CLASS 4A Stuttgart 35, Riverview 7 DeWitt 32, Crossett 22 Monticello 16, Hamburg 7 Star City 43, Helena 8 Warren 35, Dumas 0 CLASS 3A Rison 36,... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s William Howell named the Week Six Kevin Bonnette State Farm Deltaplex Player of the Week

Thursday, October 6 by Staff

Pine Bluff senior quarterback William Howell has been named the Week Six Kevin Bonnette State Farm Deltaplex Player of the Week after a fantastic performance last week in the Zebra’s win over Beebe. Howell spoke with Deltaplex News to give his thoughts on what it... Read More.

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Johnnie Lang Jr. Named Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week

Wednesday, October 5 by Staff

Arkansas State senior running back Johnnie Lang Jr. was named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday after totaling 254 all-purpose yards, including a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, in a 45-28 victory over ULM. Lang Jr. became the... Read More.

UAPB Men Cross Country Freeman Finishes Top 10; UAPB Finishes Top 15 at Chile Pepper Festival

Wednesday, October 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Men Cross Country Freeman Finishes Top 10; UAPB Finishes Top 15 at Chile Pepper Festival Fayetteville, AR - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Men's Cross Country team had a successful outing at the Chile Pepper Festival held at the University of Arkansas. UAPB tied... Read More.

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Threats lead to extra security measures for next week’s Fordyce/Rison football game

Wednesday, October 5 by Staff

Extra security will be in place for this year’s annual football game between the Fordyce Redbugs and the Rison Wildcats due to threats that have been made. The game is scheduled for Friday, October 14. In a press release from the Fordyce School District fans... Read More.

UAPB Volleyball Cruises Past Prairie View In 3-1 Victory

Tuesday, October 4 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Volleyball Cruises Past Prairie View In 3-1 Victory PINE BLUFF, AR - The U volleyball team took care of business in four sets (25-17, 21-25, 25-14, 25-13, 25-13) to knock off the Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers Monday at home at H.O. Clemmons Arena. The conference win improved UAPB's record to 2-2 in SWAC action. The... Read More.

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