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Mizzou transfer Brazile signs with Razorback MBB

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Trevon Brazile (pronounced Trev-In Brazil) has signed with the Arkansas Razorback men’s basketball program, head coach Eric Musselman announced. Brazile comes to Fayetteville after playing his freshman season (2021-22) with the Missouri Tigers and he will have three remaining years of eligibility remaining. He played in 24 games with 22 starts last…

Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame names 2022 inductees

The following individuals have been selected for induction into the 2022 Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame Class: Joel Tolefree-As a Booster for the athletic program James Moore- Class of 1956, outstanding football player The 1955 undefeated football team Jessica Jones-Class of 2006, outstanding track star The induction will occur, if possible at the 2022 All…

Hogs overcome early six-run deficit in 16-8 win over Little Rock

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Trailing by six runs entering the bottom of the third, No. 2 Arkansas blasted its way out of an early hole with three home runs and pulled off an exciting come-from-behind 16-8 win over Little Rock (11-10) on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. It was Arkansas’ 12th consecutive win at home as…

Mark Scobey honored before Hog baseball game Tuesday

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Warren native Mark Scobey was recognized for his decades of service to Razorback athletics Tuesday night before the baseball game against Little Rock. Scobey, 68, passed away last Friday and a moment of silence was held Tuesday night. He worked for 43 years in the ticket office for the UA being promoted…

Podcast: Pittman on Halftime with spring practices starting again this afternoon

Razorbacks coach Sam Pittman previewed spring drills re-starting with Phil Elson, Drew Barrett and Matty T on ESPN Arkansas. The following podcast has been shared with Saline River Chronicle by Andy Hodges who has been kind enough to share his work with our readers. Top photo by Andy Hodges / HitThatLine.com by ESPN Arkansas

Umude to play in Reese’s Division I College All-Star Game

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback Stanley Umude will be in New Orleans during the Final Four weekend to play in the Reese’s College All-Star Game, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today. The All-Star Game will be played Friday (April 1) at 3:30 pm (CT) at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The game is…

Razorback Umude invited to Portsmouth

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback Stanley Umude has been invited to the 68th annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, played April 13-16 in Portsmouth, Va. (Churchland HS). The Portsmouth Invitational is the oldest amateur basketball tournament in the United States and the only postseason camp restricted to college basketball seniors. The Portsmouth Invitational is the first of two…

Bullpen falters late in Razorbacks’ loss at Mizzou

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Razorback bullpen could not protect a late two-run lead as No. 3 Arkansas (17-4, 4-1 SEC) was clipped by Mizzou (12-7, 1-4 SEC), 7-5, on Saturday afternoon at Taylor Stadium. The loss snapped the Hogs’ 12-game winning streak, which was the second-longest active winning streak in the SEC entering the day.…

Webb’s go-ahead homer powers Hogs to 12th consecutive win

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Braydon Webb’s go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the eighth powered No. 3 Arkansas (17-3, 4-0 SEC) to a 7-5 win against Mizzou (12-6, 0-4 SEC) on Friday night at Taylor Stadium in Columbia, Mo. The Razorbacks extended their winning streak to 12 consecutive games, matching last year’s season-long 12-game win…

Jacks open Pulaski Robinson Invitational with loss to South Side Bee Branch

LITTLE ROCK – Warren’s Lumberjack men’s baseball team began action Thursday, March 24, 2022 in the Pulaski Robinson Invitational, dropping their first game to Southside Bee Branch 12-0. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: While Warren couldn’t break through on the scoresheet, Aidan Reynolds went one for two with a single…

Mulerider Football’s 2022 slate announced

MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The 2022 schedule for Southern Arkansas Football has been released and highlighting the 11-game regular season docket under first-year head coach Brad Smiley are four home games inside Wilkins Stadium at Rip Powell Field as well as the program’s 11th appearance all-time in the Murphy USA Classic. Since 2012, the Muleriders are 33-8 at home…

Jackson to serve as UAM Director of Athletics

MONTICELLO, Ark.—The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has suspended the search committee to fill the institution’s director of athletics position. William “Hud” Jackson will serve as the director of athletics and continue in his role as the head football coach at UAM. Jackson has served as the UAM interim director of athletics since July…