Arkansas
#2 Arkansas Finishes Off Weekend Sweep of McNeese with Run-Rule Win
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Powered by Ben McLaughlin’s four hit-day and Ross Lovich’s four-RBI game, No. 2 Arkansas (13-2) completed its weekend sweep of McNeese (8-8) with an 18-5 run-rule on Sunday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium.
The Razorbacks, winners of 30 consecutive non-conference home weekend series, picked up their second series sweep in as many weekends after taking all three games against Murray State at Baum-Walker Stadium one week ago.
Arkansas posted crooked numbers in the third, fifth and sixth innings to power its way to its fifth run-rule win of the season. Two-out RBI singles from Peyton Stovall (2-for-5, 2 RBI), Wehiwa Aloy (1-for-4, 1 RBI) and McLaughlin (4-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI) in the bottom half of the third helped the Hogs jump out to an early four-run lead.
Starter Mason Molina worked three scoreless innings before McNeese broke through with a run in the fourth and four more in the fifth to take a 5-4 lead, their first of the weekend series. Molina, the junior left-hander, departed the game in the fifth, finishing his afternoon with four strikeouts but four runs allowed on three hits and three walks.
The Cowboys’ one-run lead would not last long, however, as the Razorbacks answered with six runs of their own in the bottom of the fifth to retake control of the game. Ty Wilmsmeyer (2-for-3, 2 RBI) put Arkansas back in front with his two-RBI single before Lovich (1-for-4, 4 RBI) blasted a three-run homer, his first as a Hog, to extend the lead to 10-5.
Arkansas added eight more runs in the bottom of the sixth, capitalizing on five walks, four hits and one hit-by-pitch to put the game away for good. With the 10-run rule in effect, right-handers Gage Wood and Dylan Carter combined to work a scoreless top half of the seventh and secure the Razorbacks’ series-sweeping 18-5 win.
Wood, who was credited with the win to improve to 2-0 on the year, struck out three over 2.1 innings of one-run ball in relief. Carter, meanwhile, made his season debut in his return from Tommy John surgery, retiring both batters he faced.
The Razorbacks, now riding a nine-game winning streak, return to action Tuesday, March 12, for their final tune-up before SEC plays begins this weekend. Arkansas will host longtime adversary Oral Roberts in the first night game this season at Baum-Walker Stadium, with first pitch between the Hogs and Golden Eagles set for 6 p.m. on SEC Network+.
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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — An Arkansas businesswoman who pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud is seeking a downward departure in her sentencing.
Chandler Wilson Carroll’s defense is arguing that while she acknowledges the offense is serious, other factors indicate that a lighter sentencing may be appropriate in this case.
Carroll’s offence level under the guidelines is 20, and her criminal history category is 1.
The defense cited a multitude of reasons, including her family history, mental illness history, lack of criminal history, and being a mother to small children.
The defense argued that under United States v. Chase, United States v. Lamoreaux, and United States v. Davis, she could qualify for a downward variance or departure.
The defendant underwent extensive mental health treatment after a suicide attempt in July 2025. Carroll was prescribed numerous medications and sought intensive treatment at a psychiatric facility in Little Rock.
She is currently anticipating entering into a trauma-centered treatment program, which will take a year to complete.
The defense also argues that the defendant’s need to care for her children is a proper factor to consider in determining this sentence.
Carroll is currently undergoing a divorce from her husband, who she claims was physically abusive to one of the children in August of 2025.
A separate investigation into that incident is ongoing.
The husband no longer lives at the house and Carroll does not want her husband to have custody of the children if she is incarcerated. However, her mother, is disabled and cannot assume care of the children. The defense argues that the children are at a age in particular need of their mother.
Lastly, the defense cited Carroll’s lack of criminal history, and that she is no danger to the public of committing further crimes. They also cite her need for long-term mental health treatment, of which the quality may not be as high in a prison system.
The defense asks for a probationary period, accompanied by a fine or community service in lieu of prison time.
According to federal court documents obtained in April 2024, Carroll was facing 4 counts of wire fraud and 4 counts of money laundering for abusing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Carroll was an owner of 3 different businesses involved in the alleged fraud: WilCarr Ventures, Wilson Carroll Research Services (WCRS), and Brook Haven Lodge.
In total, Carroll was awarded a little over $2 million in small business loans.
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Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
23-35-59-63-68, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 4
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Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
Midday: 2-3-5
Evening: 7-2-6
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Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
Midday: 0-1-9-4
Evening: 8-3-6-1
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
12-16-27-34-41, Lucky Ball: 12
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Winning Natural State Jackpot numbers from Dec. 15 drawing
16-18-25-27-36
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When are the Arkansas Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 3 Midday: 12:59 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- Cash 3 Evening: 6:59 p.m. CT daily.
- Cash 4 Midday: 12:59 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- Cash 4 Evening: 6:59 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky For Life: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Natural State Jackpot: 8 p.m. CT daily except Sunday.
- LOTTO: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
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The Week 7 college basketball AP Top 25 came out on Monday morning. Like it did much of last season, the SEC again paces the nation in ranked teams (7). The order and composition of those respective schools, though, is a bit non-traditional.
Vanderbilt (No. 13) is the conference’s highest-ranked team. The Commodores, under head coach Mark Byington, are 10-0 following a victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday. They won the Battle 4 Atlantic during Feast Week and are the SEC’s last unbeaten squad. Arkansas (No. 14) slots right behind Vandy following an impressive 93-85 triumph over then-No. 16 Texas Tech. The Razorbacks had the second-biggest jump (+3) of any team in the AP poll, worse than only Nebraska (+8).
Alabama, Tennessee, Auburn and Florida all remain in the top 25. They were joined by Georgia, who snared the No. 25 spot. The Bulldogs (9-1) are ranked in back-to-back seasons for the second time this century (2001-02 & 2002-03) after an 84-65 drubbing of Cincinnati. You can see the full AP poll below:
- No. 1 – Arizona
- No. 2 – Michigan
- No. 3 – Duke
- No. 4 – Iowa State
- No. 5 – UCONN
- No. 6 – Purdue
- No. 7 – Gonzaga
- No. 8 – Houston
- No. 9 – Michigan State
- No. 10 – BYU
- No. 11 – Louisville
- No. 12 – North Carolina
- No. 13 – Vanderbilt
- No. 14 – Arkansas
- No. 15 – Nebraska
- No. 16 – Alabama
- No. 17 – Kansas
- No. 18 – Illinois
- No. 19 – Texas Tech
- No. 20 – Tennessee
- No. 21 – Auburn
- No. 22 – St. John’s
- No. 23 (Tied) – Florida
- No. 23 (Tied) – Virginia
- No. 25 Georgia
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