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Roslov Done After Day One of SEC Championships

Friday, February 29th, 2008


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Day one of the 2008 SEC Championships is completed at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville. Boris Roslov was the lone Razorback to compete on the opening day.

Razorbacks Lose SEC Opener at Auburn, 5-2

Friday, February 29th, 2008


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 63 Arkansas men's tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to No. 35 Auburn in its Southeastern Conference opener in Auburn, Ala. Razorbacks Matt Hogan and Dmitry Lebedev picked up victories at No. 3 and 5 singles, respectively, to put Arkansas (7-5, 0-1) on the board. The win by Lebedev was his sixth straight.

Murphree Beats Louisiana Tech with Walk-Off Home Run

Friday, February 29th, 2008


      COLLEGE STATION, Texas. – Senior Aaron Murphree connected with the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the ninth inning from Louisiana Tech closer Aaron Lorio for a two-run, walk-off home run to straight-away center field that gave Arkansas a 9-8 win.

Diamond Hogs to be Tested at Domino’s Pizza Classic

Friday, February 29th, 2008


                The Arkansas baseball travels to College Station, Texas, for the Domino's Pizza Classic this weekend to play Louisiana Tech, host Texas A&M and Ohio State at Olsen Field.

John Pelphrey Press Conference - Vanderbilt

Thursday, February 28th, 2008


     FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas plays host to No. 14 Vanderbilt on Saturday at 3:05 p.m. in a game televised by Raycom Sports. The Razorbacks are 18-9 overall and 7-6 in the SEC following Wednesday's 59-56 loss at Alabama. Vanderbilt is 24-4 and 9-4, and coming off Tuesday's 72-69 victory over No. 1 Tennessee. Following is a partial transcript of head coach John Pelphrey's press conference previewing the game.

Razorback Tennis Opens SEC Play on the Road

Thursday, February 28th, 2008


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 63 Arkansas men's tennis team will begin its Southeastern Conference schedule Friday at 1:30 p.m. CT against No. 35 Auburn before traveling to Tuscaloosa, Ala., Sunday to take on the No. 20 Crimson Tide at 12 p.m. CT. The Razorbacks (7-4) have matched their win total from last season and will be looking for their first conference win since April 20, 2006.

Arkansas-Auburn Basketball Game To Be Televised By ESPN Classic, Game Time Changed

Thursday, February 28th, 2008


  BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The Southeastern Conference announced on Thursday that both Raycom Sports and ESPN Classic have made their selections for television on Saturday, March 8th, and the Arkansas-Auburn game has been chosen. 

Diamond Hogs to be Tested at Domino’s Pizza Classic

Thursday, February 28th, 2008


                The Arkansas baseball travels to College Station, Texas, for the Domino's Pizza Classic this weekend to play Louisiana Tech, host Texas A&M and Ohio State at Olsen Field.

The Ultimate Player Poster Giveaway

Thursday, February 28th, 2008


The Ultimate Player Poster will be distributed to all fans in attendance on…………………..

Cox Sports to Televise All Three Diamond Hog Games at Domino’s Pizza Classic

Thursday, February 28th, 2008


     FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Cox Sports Television will broadcast all three Arkansas baseball games at the Domino's Pizza Classic this weekend in College Station, Texas.

Alabama Outlasts Arkansas to Earn Three-Point Win

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008


TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -Demetrius Jemison scored a career-high 19 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and made two free throws with 10 seconds left to lift Alabama to a 59-56 win over Arkansas on Wednesday night.

Track Hogs Hunt for 83rd Conference Title in Fayetteville

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas track and field will host the 2008 SEC Championships, Feb. 29- March 2, at the Randal Tyson Track Center.

Razorback Spirit Squads Announce Tryout Information Meetings for On-Campus Students

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008


Razorback Spirit Squads announce tryouts information meeting dates and times for on-campus University of Arkansas students for the 2008-09 Squads.

Razorbacks Tyler Hill and Matt Munoz Earn Academic Honors

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas cross country runners Tyler Hill and Matt Munoz were named to the 2007 US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team, it was announced on Tuesday.

Razorbacks Face Challenge from Kansas in the Midweek

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008


                The Arkansas baseball team hosts Kansas in a mid-week clash at Baum Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 3:05 p.m.

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University of Arkansas is a public co-educational land-grant university. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, its present name was adopted in 1899 and classes were first held in February 1872. It is noted for its strong architecture, agriculture (particularly poultry science), creative writing and business programs.

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