Sports – Page 48 – Deltaplex News

1964 Olympic champion and former Pine Bluff native passes away at 84

Thursday, November 21 by Luke Matheson

Dallas Long, the 1964 Olympic shot put champion in Tokyo and multiple world record-breaker, has died at the age of 84. Dallas Crutcher Long was born in Pine Bluff (AR) on June 13, 1940 and passed on Sunday (Nov. 10) in Whitefish, Montana of natural... Read More.

UAPB Women’s Hoops Score 31 Points Off Turnovers in 71-39 Win over Arkansas Baptist

Thursday, November 21 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women's Hoops Score 31 Points Off Turnovers in 71-39 Win over Arkansas Baptist PINE BLUFF, AR -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball team scored 31 points off of turnovers on the way to a 71-39 win over the at home Wednesday. The Golden... Read More.

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Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry continues work to feed hungry Arkansans

Thursday, November 21 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas’ modern gun deer season kicked off earlier this month and one statewide organization is reminding hunters in Arkansas how they can join the fight against food insecurity. Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry helps families in need by providing food pantries with fresh protein sourced... Read More.

#20 Arkansas Pulls Away to Defeat Pacific, 91-72

Tuesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

FAYETTEVILLE – Four Razorbacks scored in double figures to lead #20 Arkansas to a 91-72 victory over Pacific Monday night at Bud Walton Arena. Adou Thiero led the way with 23 points, one shy of his career high, by going 8-of-10 from the field with six... Read More.

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Kobe Julien Named to Lou Henson Award Early-Season Watch List

Tuesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State forward Kobe Julien was one of 50 players on the Early-Season Watch List for the Lou Henson Award, presented annually to the top player in mid-major college basketball. Julien, the preseason Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, is one of two players... Read More.

Ouachita Baptist to travel to UCO for first round playoff game.

Tuesday, November 19 by Rick Walker

The University of Central Oklahoma is in the NCAA Divison II playoffs for the first time in 21 years and will host Ouachita Baptist this Saturday at Chad Richison Stadium in Edmond. The game will kickoff at 1 p.m. The Bronchos are the champions... Read More.

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UAPB Women’s Hoops Take Down Texas A&M-Texarkana 63-38 in Home Opener; First Win In the Leak Era

Tuesday, November 19 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women's Hoops Takes Down Texas A&M-Texarkana 63-38 in Home Opener; First Win In the Leak Era PINE BLUFF, AR -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball team forced 34 Texas A&M-Texarkana turnovers en route to a 63-38 victory against the Eagles at home Monday. Jailah... Read More.

Arkansas State defeats Georgia State to gain bowl eligbility

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State football churned out 261 yards rushing on Saturday at CenterParc Stadium and achieved bowl eligibility for the second straight season, topping Georgia State 27-20. The Red Wolves (6-4, 4-2 SBC) also had seven tackles for loss on the defensive side of the ball... Read More.

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Arkansas State picks up 59-49 victory over Stephen F. Austin

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State secured a 59-49 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at First National Bank Arena. The Red Wolves, now 3-1, forced 16 turnovers and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, limiting the Lumberjacks to 31.5 percent shooting from the field and just 3-of-16 from beyond... Read More.

Deltaplex Area Round One Arkansas HSFB Playoff Scores

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

The first round of the 2024 Arkansas High School Football Playoffs has been played and we have our area scores: CLASS 6A Mountain Home 58, Sheridan 50 Sheridan has been eliminated CLASS 4A Gentry 42, DeWitt 41 Dewitt has been eliminated Monticello 47, Forrest City 26 Monticello will host Hamburg Warren 35, CAC... Read More.

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Pine Bluff’s Kayvon Stringer named Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, November 14 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff's Kayvon Stringer has been named Week 10 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week after recording 2 receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown on offense and 4.5 tackles and 2 interceptions on defense in the Zebra's win over... Read More.

Arkansas State men’s basketball signs three nationally ranked recruits

Wednesday, November 13 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State men's basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson announced the signing of three high-level high school players for the 2025-26 roster. Forward Onyx Nnani and guards Adriel Nyorha and Chris Davis Jr. signed with the program on the first day of the signing period. Onyx... Read More.

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