Arkansas
Razorbacks Fall in Five to Wichita State on Sunday
Despite stretches of dominance throughout the match and forcing a fifth set, the Razorbacks ultimately fell to the Wichita State Shockers on Sunday (18-25, 25-13, 19-25, 25-21, 6-15).
The match was back-and-forth all the way through, with each team handily claiming their set wins. The Shockers outhit the Hogs .261 to .220, but Arkansas had the edge in blocks 11-9.
Freshman outside hitter Parker Duncan tallied 20 kills, three more than her debut on Saturday, and the most by an Arkansas freshman since September 2024. Junior opposite Romani Thurman had 19 kills on 46 swings for a .413 hitting percentage and didn’t tally her first hitting error until the third set.
Thurman also chipped in a team-high seven blocks, while middles Journey Peppers and Zoi Evans contributed four apiece to Arkansas’ 11 total as a team.
Libero Gaby Cornier and defensive specialist Kylie Weeks both had double-digit dig matches: Cornier with 19 and Weeks with 10 and added two aces each.
Sophomore setter Kiki Remensperger continues to fit in very well pacing the Hogs offense with 47 assists and 12 digs, her second double-double in as many matches.
Set 1
While the Shockers were never far behind, the Hogs mostly controlled the pace of the first set through the first 10 points. After that, though, Wichita State went on a huge 9-2 run that put Arkansas in a 17-12 hole and prompted a Razorback timeout. They couldn’t manage to score more than one point at a time, which kept the momentum on Wichita’s side and eventually handed the Shockers the set 25-18.
Set 2
The second set was close between to the two teams to start, but a Wichita State attack service error gave Arkansas the ball back and a huge service run from Remensperger that featured three Hog kills quickly put them up 15-7 and sent the Shockers to a huddle. Wichita State got one back, but it was still all Razorbacks from there. Arkansas got six of the next seven points to extend the lead to 21-9, and a pair of kills from Duncan quickly made it 23-10. Wichita State did find a little bit of life and added three more points, but an untimely error gave Arkansas the set victory 25-13 and tied the match at 1-1.
Set 3
The third set saw three ties through 10 points, but the Shockers began to take over midway through. An 8-3 run put them up 18-13, and the Razorbacks went to a huddle. The Hogs just couldn’t generate any lasting runs from there and Wichita State stayed hot offensively, quickly extending and maintaining its lead. While the Razorbacks were able to stave off set point once, a Shocker kill secured it 25-19 for the home team.
Set 4
In a must-win situation, the Hogs came out swinging in the fourth set, much like they had in the second. They got the lead at 3-2 off a kill from Lakin Laurendine and never surrendered it from there. A couple of Wichita State attack errors and a kill from Duncan made it 10-4 in favor of the Razorbacks, and the Shockers called time. While Wichita State got the first point after, a great service run featuring an ace from Jada Lawson quickly extended Arkansas’ advantage to 14-5 and the Shockers huddled once again. This time, they were able to gain some more ground and came within five, but a three-point run with a kill from Peppers and back-to-back aces from Weeks made it 18-10 Razorbacks. The Shockers kept clawing and made it 20-16 and then 24-21 shortly after, but Laurendine put the set away 25-21, forcing a deciding fifth.
Set 5
Arkansas tied the final set at 2-all early, but after that, the Shockers gave the Hogs no room to breathe. The home team led 8-4 as the teams switched sides and rattled off a commanding 7-2 run the rest of the way for the final 15-6 set victory and 3-2 match win.
Up Next
Arkansas hosts the Wooo Pig Invitational at Barnhill Arena Sept. 4-6. The Hogs will play Cal Poly at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 and Tulsa on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Both single and season tickets are still available, and the matches will also be streamed on SEC Network+.
More Information
Visit ArkansasRazorbacks.com for the latest information on all things Arkansas Volleyball. You can also find the Hogs on social media by liking us on Facebook (Arkansas Razorback Volleyball) and following us on Twitter and Instagram (@RazorbackVB).
CORNING, Ark. (KATV) — Regulatory Enforcement Agents with the Department of Finance and Administration, along with local police, seized a significant amount of illegal THC products from Pacific Green in Corning on Tuesday.
According to the DFA, more than a dozen agents joined the City of Corning Police in the day-long operation that resulted in two arrests.
DFA agents seized more than 25 pounds of illegal products consisting of flower, vapes, and edibles.
Owner Ben Bennett and employee Sharia Shipman were arrested and both charged with the following:
- Delivery of a Schedule VI controlled substance (Class D Felony)
- Possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with the purpose to deliver (Class B Felony)
- Controlled substances – Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises (Class C Felony)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia (Class D Felony)
- Unauthorized use of another person’s property to facilitate certain crimes (Class C Felony)
Bennett’s bond was set at $150,000, while Shipman’s bond was set at $100,000.
“In addition to selling illegal products, investigators confirmed violations involving underage access at this location,” said David Potter, Director of the Regulatory Enforcement Division. “This retailer, which was located within 1,000 feet of a school, presented significant public health and safety concerns. We are proud to partner with the Corning Police Department in addressing these violations. We seized a substantial quantity of illegal products, including flower, vapes, edibles, and other items, during the operation. We appreciate the cooperation of local law enforcement and information received from the community that led to yesterday’s operation and stopped this blatant disregard of the law.”
Note: All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.
The Department of Finance and Administration said Arkansans can use Apple Wallet to present their license or ID in person, online and in apps at select organizations, including at more than 250 Transportation Security
IDEMIA Public Security North America and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles have launched Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, allowing residents to securely store and use their credentials on an iPhone or Apple Watch.
The new feature gives Arkansans the ability to present their identification at participating businesses and venues, at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in more than 250 airports, and online or within apps when age or identity verification is required.
The launch builds on Arkansas’ ongoing efforts to expand digital identification options. In March 2025, the state introduced the Arkansas Mobile ID app, and officials say adding IDs to Apple Wallet offers residents another secure and convenient way to access their credentials.
“We’re proud to build on our partnership with the Arkansas DFA’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles, expanding on the launch of the Arkansas Mobile ID app in March 2025. The launch of ID in Apple Wallet in the state provides Arkansas residents a new, secure way to store and present their digital credentials, with transparency and control over how their information is shared at the forefront,” said Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity.
To add an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, users can tap the plus sign at the top of the Wallet app on their iPhone, select “Driver’s License or State ID,” and follow the verification process.
Officials say privacy and security were central considerations in the rollout. Information stored in Apple Wallet is encrypted on a user’s device, and users control when and how their information is shared. When presenting an ID, only the information necessary to verify age or identity is provided.
Apple and the Arkansas Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles also do not receive information about when or where residents use their digital IDs.
The technology is also designed to make verification easier for businesses. Participating businesses can use IDEMIA’s Mobile ID Verify app to accept and verify mobile IDs directly from an iPhone without requiring customers to hand over their devices or use additional hardware.
The launch marks another step toward broader adoption of digital credentials in Arkansas, giving residents a secure alternative to carrying a physical driver’s license or state ID while maintaining control over their personal information.
For information on the launch of IDs in Apple Wallet in Arkansas, click here.
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