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Arkansas State and Mike Balado agree to part ways

Thursday, March 16 by Staff

Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Thursday that Mike Balado will not return as head men’s basketball coach next year. “We want to thank Coach Balado for his service and contributions to our men’s basketball program and Arkansas State University the... Read More.

UAPB Softball Dominates Langston In Doubleheader

Wednesday, March 15 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Softball Dominates Langston In Doubleheader PINE BLUFF, Arkanas -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Lady Lions swept Langston University in a non-conference series 9-1 and 16-8, Tuesday evening at the Torii Hunter Softball Complex. Danika Bryant dominated game one, fanning 10 Langston hitters... Read More.

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UAPB Baseball Falls To Eastern Illinois

Wednesday, March 15 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball Falls To Eastern Illinois PINE BLUFF, Arkansas -- Five University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff pitchers totaled 12 strikeouts, but the Golden Lions fell to the Eastern Illinois Panthers 10-5 Tuesday at the Torii Hunter Baseball Complex. Sophomore Frank Perez got the ball to start... Read More.

Chad Kline formally introduced as SeArk Athletic Director

Tuesday, March 14 by Staff

It was recently announced the SeArk College would add athletics by joining the National Junior College Athletic Association. The SeArk Sharks will play in Division Two of the NJCAA, and a formal press conference was held Tuesday to introduce where SeArk College President Steven... Read More.

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Sheridan’s Matt Scarbrough named Athletic Director of the Year for the State of Arkansas

Monday, March 13 by Staff

The Sheridan School Board had a short meeting Monday night where it was announced that Director of Athletics Matt Scarbrough has been named the Athletic Director of the Year for the State of Arkansas. Scarbrough, who was named Class 5A Athletic Director of the Year... Read More.

McEntire Named SEC Pitcher Of The Week

Monday, March 13 by Staff

Arkansas right-hander Will McEntire has been named the SEC Pitcher of the Week. McEntire threw a nine-inning complete game with six strikeouts against Louisiana Tech to help the Razorbacks clinch their 26th consecutive non-conference home weekend series win. The right-hander needed only 97 pitches to... Read More.

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Arkansas Seeded Eighth, Draws Illinois For 2023 NCAA Tournament

Monday, March 13 by Staff

Arkansas, seeded eighth in the West Region, will face Illinois, the region’s No. 9 seed, on Thursday, March 16 in the opening round of the 2023 NCAA Championship. The Razorbacks and Illinois will play in Des Moines, Iowa at Wells Fargo Arena. The game... Read More.

UAPB Baseball Sweeps Dillard In Weekend Series

Monday, March 13 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball Sweeps Dillard In Weekend Series The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff baseball team bats and pitching got hot as they defeated Dillard Blue Devils 9-4 and 7-2 this weekend at the Torii Hunter Baseball Complex. With the win, UAPB extended their streak to... Read More.

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UAPB Women Hoops Rally Late, But Fall To Southern U. In Conference Finals

Sunday, March 12 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women Hoops Rally Late, But Fall To Southern U. In Conference Finals BIRMINGHAM, AL --The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball team took a 41-38 lead into the fourth quarter, but fell 62-53 to the Southern Lady Jaguars at Bartow Arena Saturday in... Read More.

Pine Bluff dominates Lake Hamilton for the 5A State Championship

Friday, March 10 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras walked away from the Lake Hamilton Wolves to win the Class 5A State Title by a score of 67-51 Thursday night at the BankOZK Arena in Hot Springs. The Z’s outscored the Wolves in ever quarter of the game, led by... Read More.

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Billy Dixon discusses final prep for Pine Bluff’s state title opportunity

Wednesday, March 8 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras will play for the Class 5A State Championship Thursday night against Lake Hamilton at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, and Head Coach Billy Dixon knows his team has a tough task at hand. The Z’s have defeated Lake Hamilton twice... Read More.

Coach Dawn Thornton discusses the UAPB Lady Lions upset win over Alabama State in the SWAC Tournament

Wednesday, March 8 by Staff

The UAPB Lady Lions entered the 2023 SWAC Basketball Tournament as a 7 seed against the 2 seed Alabama A&M, and found a way to knock off one of the top seeded teams in the tournament 62-55 at Bartow Arena on the campus of... Read More.

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