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Memo: NCAA to furlough its entire staff for 3-8 weeks

Wednesday, September 2 by Staff

(AP) - The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move, according to memo obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. The memo from NCAA President Mark Emmert went out to the association’s more... Read More.

UAPB announces spring SWAC football schedule

Monday, August 17 by Staff

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced the 2021 spring football schedule Monday, a six-game format for all league teams beginning February 27. Each SWAC team will play six conference football games to include four games against division opponents and two games against... Read More.

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Ruling keeps NCAA from limiting some athlete compensation

Tuesday, August 11 by Greg

WASHINGTON (AP) — A court decision the NCAA says will hurt college sports by allowing certain student-athletes to be paid “vast sums” of money as “educational expenses” will go into effect after the Supreme Court declined Tuesday to intervene at this point. Justice Elena Kagan... Read More.

NCAA directs each division to safeguard student-athlete well-being, scholarships and eligibility

Wednesday, August 5 by Greg

The NCAA Board of Governors has directed schools and conferences to meet specific requirements if they are to conduct NCAA fall sports during the preseason, regular season and postseason. Further, each division is directed to determine its ability to meet those requirements to conduct fall... Read More.

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Former UAPB standout Martaveous McKnight signs to play in the Ukraine

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Former University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff men's basketball player Martaveous McKnight has signed a contract to continue his professional basketball career in Europe. McKnight has signed with BK Khimik-OPZ Yuhzny in the Ukraine. In his first season in pro ball,... Read More.

NCAA announces expanded sidelines, coin toss changes for football

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

The sideline area college football teams use to congregate will be extended by 20 yards this season and only one captain from each team will be permitted to participate in the pregame or overtime coin toss. NCAA playing rules oversight committee announced alterations in football... Read More.

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NCAA to allow Social Justice patches to be worn on uniforms

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

The NCAA will permit college athletes to wear patches on their uniforms that promote and support social justice causes. As approved by the NCAA’s Playing Rules Oversight Panel, athletes in all sports will be permitted to “express support and voice their opinions” in two places... Read More.

10 UAPB football players earn Phil Steele Preseason All-SWAC honors

Sunday, July 26 by Greg

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - A total of 10 University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff football players earned 2020 Phil Steele Magazine's Preseason All Southwestern Athletic Conference football honors. OL Mark Evans II and Atondre Smith, WR Harry Ballard III, and DB Shawn Steele earned first... Read More.

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UAPB Director of Athletics Chris Peterson discusses the SWAC’s decision to move fall sports

Tuesday, July 21 by Greg

It was announced late Monday that the Southwestern Athletic Conference has decided to postpone all scheduled fall contests along with SWAC championships due to continuing concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The fall sports impacted include men’s and women’s cross country, football, women’s soccer... Read More.

UAPB AD Chris Peterson will be on Oldies 101.3 Tuesday Morning at 8:35

Monday, July 20 by Greg

The Southwestern Athletic Conference officially postponed all fall sports including football. Football will now be held in the spring. UAPB's Athletic Director Chris Peterson will join Greg Horne and Will Jenkins on The Voice of the Deltaplex, Oldies 101.3 fm Tuesday morning at 8:35 to... Read More.

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UAPB football moved to spring following SWAC announcement

Monday, July 20 by Greg

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced the postponement of all scheduled fall contests along with SWAC championships due to continuing concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The fall sports impacted include men's and women's cross country, football, women's soccer and women's volleyball. The conference has... Read More.

UAPB foe Prairie View A&M football ineligible for postseason play in 2020-21 due to APR violations

Monday, May 18 by Greg

UAPB Golden Lions SWAC opponent Prairie View A&M football will be ineligible for postseason play according to a letter sent to Prairie View Athletics on May 15. The program is ineligible for postseason play due to multiple seasons of low Academic Performance Rates (APR), according... Read More.

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