MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Football team hosts Oklahoma Baptist University this Saturday at Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium for the 2024 Military Appreciation Game, sponsored by South Arkansas Rehabilitation.
Article by Ryan Tow, UAM Assistant AD for Athletic Communications
“Really looking forward to our game against Oklahoma Baptist on Saturday,” said Head Coach Hud Jackson. “We’re extremely excited about celebrating Military Appreciation Day at the game as well. We will have several veterans and high-ranking military officers here on our beautiful campus. Our team always plays better when we’re at home. We have to be focused on doing the little things right and being able to react to the changes that occur during a game. we will continue to play hard so that we have a chance to win. Winning is what matters. Eat’em Up!”
Below you will find important information regarding live coverage, tickets, game match-ups, and social media links to keep up with the game.
LIVE COVERAGE
• Live Stats Link
• Live Streaming Video
• Live Radio | Provided by 93.7 KHBM
• Social Media | X Accounts: @UAMsports & @WeevilFootball | All scoring information and in-game updates.
TICKETS
- Tickets may be purchased on game day at the gate.
- General Admission – $10
- Children 12 and Under – Free
- UAM Faculty and Staff – Free
- Click for more information on UAM ticketing
THE MATCHUP
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Football team is playing Oklahoma Baptist at home for the 4th time in program history. The teams have met 8 times since 2015, with their first meeting in Shawnee, OK. The result was a 28-56 loss for the Weevils.
LAST MEETING
Arkansas-Monticello lost to Oklahoma Baptist, 28-7 on the road in 2023. The Boll Weevils tabbed 149 yards of total offense, recording one touchdown in that contest. Austin Wadsworth led the air attack, connecting with 3-5 attempts for 15 yards. Gary Ferman led the team on the ground, rushing for a net of 85 yards in the contest, with a long of 14 yards.
All-TIME SERIES
UAM is tied in the all-time series, 4-4, with the last win for the Boll Weevils coming in 2022. Monticello is 3-0 at home against Oklahoma Baptist, with the last win being a score of 40-17 in 2022. The largest margin of victory for the Weevils came during the 2017 season with a 64-21 win. The Weevils average 33.25 points against the Bison.
