ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – The Arkansas-Monticello Blossoms (4-8, 0-2) fell to the Ouachita Baptist Tigers (9-5, 1-2) by a final score of 3-1 (25-23, 14-25, 13-25, 12-25) on Thursday, at the Sturgis Physical Education Center. Article by uamsports.com Set 1Arkansas-Monticello opened the first set matched, 7-7, with Ouachita. The Tigers eventually broke the tie, taking a 12-10 lead…
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UAM Athletics Announce 2024 Hall of Fame Spirit Award Winner
MONTICELLO, Ark.– The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department announced Shellye Byrd,Head Athletic Trainer for the Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms, as the 2024 recipient of the Spirit Award, presented annually at the Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet. Introduced in 2006 – The UAM Spirit Award is given to individuals who show exceptional support…
Weevils Basketball Brings on Aidan Dawson as New Assistant Coach
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Arkansas-Monticellos Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chad Tapp announced hiring University of North Texas alum Aidan Dawson as the newest member of the Weevils coaching staff. Dawson will join the Weevils this Fall after spending two years as the Scouting, Video, and Analytics Assistant Coordinator for the University of North Texas Men’s Basketball team. While working with the Mean…
Blossoms Volleyball Drops Heartbreaker to Open GAC Play
MONTICELLO, Ark. – UAM Volleyball (4-7, 0-1) completed its first Great American Conference match of the year against Arkansas Tech University at home inside Steelman Fieldhouse on Tuesday Evening. The Blossoms came up short in the contest, dropping the match 3-2 (18-25, 25-23, 26-24, 24-26, 15-11) to the Golden Suns. By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic…
UAM Men’s Golf Places 9th in Dunning Invitational
WEST POINT, Miss. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men’s Golf team finished 9th in Delta State’s Dunning Invitational, held in West Point, Mississippi, at the Mossy Oak Golf Club on Tuesday afternoon. By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications The Weevils shot a final third-round score of 289 (+1), to finish the tournament at 900…
UAM Volleyball Drops Two at Home, Look to GAC Play Next Week
MONTICELLO, Ark.- UAM Volleyball fall to, 4-6, on the season, inside Steeleman Fieldhouse on Friday afternoon. The Blossoms dropped game one against the Cardinals of William Jewell (Mo.), 3-1, before falling in game two, 3-1, versus the Lady Bulldogs of Union University (Tenn.). By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Game 1 – William Jewell (Mo.)…
Weevils Drop Thursday Night Match-up with No. 1 Ranked Harding Bison
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team returned to Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium on Thursday evening. The Boll Weevils hosted fellow GAC member and 2023 National Champion, Harding University. The contest concluded with a 63-3 loss for UAM. Senior quarterback Demilon Brown gave UAM a 9-20 performance with 79 passing yards. Isaiah Cross was the leading…
Week 3 Preview: Weevil Football to Host No. 1 Ranked Harding
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team will host the #1 ranked Harding University on Thursday, Sept. 19. The teams will see a 6 p.m. kickoff at Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium. The Boll Weevils are heading into the contest with a strong start to the season, having already etched themselves into…
UAM Men’s Golf Close Final Day of NSU’s Men’s Classic
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men’s Golf team closed the final day of the 2024 NSU Men’s Classic on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Muskogee Country Club. By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Chase Kisver closed out the tournament tied for 19th after shooting a 73 in round three. He would leave the…
Weevils Score 22 Points in 4th Quarter to Take 39-28 Win Over SWOSU
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team played their first road match of the 2024 season on Saturday evening. The Boll Weevils traveled to Weatherford, Oklahoma to take on fellow GAC member Southwestern Oklahoma State University. UAM came out of the contest with a 39-28 win over the Bulldogs, increasing their record to 2-0.…
Kisver Ties for 11th Overall; Weevils Finish Fifth in Montevallo Invitational
CALERA, Ala. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men’s Golf team finished fifth on Tuesday at the Full Moon BBQ Invitational at the Timberline Golf Club in Calera, Alabama, hosted by the University of Montevallo. The Weevils combined for a two-round team score of 25-over par (593). By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Montevallo (Group A)…
UAM Women’s Golf Finishes Tenth in NSU Women’s Classic
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women’s Golf Team finished Tenth at the Muskogee Country Club in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Tuesday afternoon. The Blossoms combined for a two-round team score of 45-over par (613). By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Rogers State took home the title with a final team…
UAM Women’s Golf Close Day One of NSU Women’s Classic in Ninth
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – The UAM Women’s Golf Team sits in ninth place after round one of the NSU Women’s Classic at the Muskogee Country Club in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Monday. The Blossoms posted a team score of 300 (16-over par), edging out fellow Great American Conference school Northwestern Oklahoma State by one stroke while trailing Henderson…
UAM Men’s Golf Place Sixth in First Day of Montevallo Invitational
CALERA, Ala. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men’s Golf team opened the 2024-25 season on Monday in the Full Moon BBQ Invitational at the Timberline Golf Club in Calera, Alabama, hosted by the University of Montevallo. The Weevils closed out day one of the tournament in sixth place, shooting a combined score of 296. James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant…
UAM Volleyball Split Final Day of Hilltopper Classic
AUSTIN, Tex. – UAM volleyball split the final day of the 2024 Hilltopper Classic, hosted by St. Edward’s University. The Blossoms fell to Purdue Northwest in game one, 3-1, before prevailing over Newman University, 3-2. Game 1 – Purdue NorthwestThe opening set began with the Blossoms struggling to produce momentum, falling, 15-6, early to the Purdue Northwest Pride. UAM worked…
UAM Opens 2024 with a 34-7 Win Over NWOSU
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team played their first match-up of the 2024 season at Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium on Thursday evening. The Boll Weevils hosted Great American Conference member Northwestern Oklahoma State University. UAM came out of the contest with a 34-7 win to open the year. By Ryan Tow…
Akbary Ties for 7th Overall; Blossoms Finish Sixth in Season Opener
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women’s Golf Team finished Sixth on Wednesday at the Central Regional Fall Preview at the Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs, Missouri. The Blossoms combined for a two-round team score of 30-over par (606). By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Augustana took home…
Weevil Football to Host NWOSU for 2024 Season Opener
MONTICELLO, Ark. –The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team will open its 2024 campaign against Northwestern OklahomaState University on Thursday, Sept. 5. The Boll Weevils host the Rangers for a 6 p.m. kickoff at Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium. By Ryan Tow UAM Assistant AD for Athletic Communications Coming off a heartbreaking 60-17…
UAM Women’s Golf Tied for Fifth After Day One of Central Region Fall Preview
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women’s Golf team opened the 2024-25 season on Tuesday in the Central Region Fall Preview at the Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs, Missouri. The Blossoms closed out day one of the tournament tied for fifth place alongside host, Southwestern Oklahoma State. By James Hanten Graduate Assistant…
UAM Athletics Announces Partnership with Influxer for Student-Athlete NIL Opportunities
MONTICELLO, Ark. – UAM Athletics has announced a new partnership with Influxer to provide its student-athletes with the opportunity to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) with personalized merchandise, it was announced Friday, August 30. Influxer, a licensed vendor for the University of Arkansas-Monticello, will host a complete NIL merchandise store for all Boll Weevils…
UAM Women’s Golf Selected 10th In 2024-25 Preseason Poll
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Great American Conference released its 2024 preseason coaches poll for Women’s Golf on Wednesday afternoon. Fourth-year Head Coach Ken Hamilton and the rest of the women’s golf program were voted in 10th overall as the fall season nears opening. During the 2023-24 season, the Blossoms closed out the GAC tournament with a 9th-place finish as senior Chiara…