The UALR volleyball team’s seniors said goodbye to the Jack Stephens Center in style, sweeping South Alabama 3-0 on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading “UALR women’s athletic teams flying high”
UALR senior Gus Leeper has been named to the 2013-14 National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court for his academic achievements. Continue reading “Student-athlete named to NABC Honors Court”
Friendly chatter and the sounds of plastic beads with medallions filled the foyer at the Donaghey Student Center Tuesday, Feb. 25. Continue reading “Familiar sounds signal homecoming start”
Joe Foley, UALR women’s basketball head coach, picked up the 200th win of his tenure at the university with the Trojans’ 53-51 win at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 30. Continue reading “Women’s head basketball coach celebrates 200th win”
I don’t know about you all, but I am ready for some hoops. I still remember the first basketball game I ever attended – I was 6, and my dad took me to see the Harlem Globetrotters playing at Barton Coliseum. While I can’t say I had the attention span to follow the game in its entirety, I was intrigued. Over the years, watching basketball has grown into one of my favorite fall/winter activities I share with my dad, a Trojan alum.
Speaking of our Trojans, both teams kick off their season with home openers starting this weekend. The women’s team, picked to win the Sun Belt conference title this year, plays Sam Houston State at 2 p.m. Sunday, while the men’s team goes up against North Florida at 7 p.m. Monday.
And don’t forget, students get in free! (be sure to have your valid UALR ID card on hand)
Tickets for the general public can be purchased ahead of time, too.
After 13 consecutive wins this season, the Trojan women reached the finals of the Sun Belt Conference tournament in Hot Springs on Monday, March 11.
Continue reading “Trojans Head to Women’s National Invitation”
The UALR women’s basketball team will host its annual Pink Game Night on Wednesday, Jan. 30, taking on Louisiana Tech. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at the Jack Stephens Center. Continue reading “Annual Trojan Pink Game Set for Jan. 30”
Bring a nonperishable food item to the UALR Jack Stephens Center at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, and “Meet the Trojans,” an annual tradition where fans can catch a sneak peek of the men’s and women’s basketball teams.
Continue reading “Meet the 2012 Trojan Basketball Teams Nov. 1”
Every summer I get a kick out of meeting with two superstar Trojan student athletes from the basketball programs. They stop by my office to thank me for supporting their teams.
Athletic Director Chris Peterson, men’s head coach Steve Shields, and women’s head coach Joe Foley choose one player from each team to intern as program ambassadors. Their summer job is to thank supporters and get them revved up for the upcoming season. Continue reading “Meeting the Superstars”
The Alumni Association is offering 200 free tickets to Sunday’s Trojan basketball game to member volunteers who lent a hand to make this semester’s Alumni events successes.
Continue reading “Alumni Association Offers Free Tickets for Sunday’s Game”