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No. 14 Arkansas dominates, sweeps No. 24 Auburn

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September 27, 2023

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No. 14 Arkansas dominates, sweeps No. 24 Auburn

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The Hogs finished up a three-match homestand in convincing fashion as the No. 14 Razorbacks took down No. 24 Auburn in straight sets on Wednesday night.

Arkansas allowed just 34 points on the night, the least since 2015. The Tigers scored just six in the Hogs’ 25-6 third set drubbing, which ties the program record in the current scoring era for least points allowed in one set and is the fewest by an SEC foe ever.

The Hogs hit .435 as a team, the sixth-highest clip in program history, and held Auburn to a negative percentage at -.049. Four Razorbacks hit over .300 on the night, and middle blockers Zoi Evans and Sania Petties went 1.000 and .667 on the night, respectively. Evans’ five kills are a new career high, and Petties racked up seven.

Arkansas had 10 service aces to Auburn’s two. Junior Jada Lawson got her first and second in her collegiate career, and graduate Jill Gillen also added two, which brings her career total to 160 and ties the program ace record.

Set 1

The first set started close, but the Hogs locked in near the midway point and put together an eight-point scoring run that made it 20-11 Arkansas. Auburn scored four of the next six, but a service error and a kill by Evans pushed it to set point for the Razorbacks. The Tigers found a way to spoil it twice, but a kill from Gillen secured the first 25-18 for the home team.

Set 2

The Hogs kept the pressure on in the second set and quickly jumped out to an 8-3 lead, which sent Auburn to a timeout. The Tigers got one back, but from there the Razorbacks rolled on a 9-1 tear which featured an ace from Taylor Head, a solo block from Gillen and pairs of kills from both Gillen and Petties for a 20-6 advantage. The Tigers found a bit of rhythm and hit 10 points, but back-to-back kills from Maggie Cartwright sealed the second 25-10 and put Arkansas up 2-0.

Set 3

There was no stopping the Razorbacks in the third set as an 8-1 run put the Hogs into double digits early at 10-2. A kill by Petties extended the lead and Auburn regrouped with a timeout. It wasn’t much use as a kill from Petties and four straight from Head pushed the Razorbacks’ advantage to 17-3, their largest lead of the match to that point. An Arkansas service error gave Auburn its fifth point, but the Hogs locked in with kills from Gillen and Evans and two aces from Lawson for a dominant 23-5 edge. The Tigers tacked on one more, but kills from Evans and Cartwright carried the Hogs to a scorching .640 for the set and finished it at 25-6 for the sweep.

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The Razorbacks have a week off before returning to play for the first SEC road match of the season at LSU on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The match will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and is set for 7 p.m. from Baton Rouge.

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ARKANSAS SIGHTSEEING: Natural areas system marks 50 years of preservation | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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May 12, 2025

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ARKANSAS SIGHTSEEING: Natural areas system marks 50 years of preservation | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Jack Schnedler retired as the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s deputy managing features editor in 2011. Since 2013, he has written weekly for the Style section about Arkansas attractions and activities. His wife, Marcia, takes the photographs. A longtime globetrotter, Jack has visited all seven continents.

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Arkansas State E-Sports team wins National Championship in Rainbow 6 Siege

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May 12, 2025

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Arkansas State E-Sports team wins National Championship in Rainbow 6 Siege

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – E-Sports has become a worldwide phenomenon.

But did you know one of the nations best e-sports teams, was right here at Arkansas State?

These aren’t your average gamers.

“I think this week alone, I’ll shoutout Evo, he probably has 50 plus hours of recruiting, scouting and planning for this match,” says Esports director Fielding Belk.

I know what you are thinking, 50 plus hours playing video games? but for the Arkansas State E-Sports team it’s just another day in the office.

These Red Wolves first started their gaming journey back in 2019 and now the club team is on the verge of winning it’s first national championship.

“I mean setting the stepping stone for other teams to eventually get to that point, especially winning it for TJ, he’s been doing this for a long time,” says Geoffrey Schaefer.

After talking with these guys, you can tell that this is deeper than just video games.

“I think video games looks like changed the entire globe. I think it’s one of the biggest communities out there,” says freshman Tra Guthrie.

“Meeting all these people and connecting with them is building my connections and having friends you can talk to on and off campus, and keeping those connections,” said Jackson Facello.

The Red Wolves would go on to beat Wright State in a thrilling 3-1 match in Rainbow 6 Siege, bringing a National Championship home to Jonesboro.

Fielding Belk talked about the impact of gaming. “A lot of times when parents see video games, they think it’s a waste of time. In the collegiate competitive realm, there are more opportunities to improve, not only yourself, but the people around you. You come in every day and your work, you’re here to work. You put the work in you go to practice you do video review you communicate with your teammates, and it makes you a better person at the end of the day.

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Arkies in the Beltway | Week of May 11, 2025 | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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May 11, 2025

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This is “Arkies in the Beltway” for the week of May 11, 2025! I’m Alex Thomas, Washington Correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, with your look at national politics and the Arkansans influencing the discussions.

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House Republicans continue their work on Capitol Hill to finalize a budget package cutting the deficit and extending the 2017 tax cuts.

The House Natural Resources Committee — led by Arkansan Bruce Westerman — approved its portion of the proposal last week. The committee’s legislation seeks to generate $18.5 billion in savings and new revenue over the next 10 years.

STORY: Westerman, U.S. House committee approves energy-focused legislation aimed at boosting production and reducing deficit

Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., led the House Intelligence Committee on its release of a report assessing the FBI’s investigation into the June 2017 congressional baseball shooting outside of Washington.

Crawford, of Jonesboro, and the committee determined the FBI was incorrect in its assessment of the attack being a “suicide by cop,” noting the agency’s own evidence showing the shooting was an act of domestic terrorism.

STORY: Crawford, House Intelligence Committee blast FBI for assessment of 2017 baseball shooting

One Arkansas farmer is seeking a chance to challenge Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., in next year’s Senate race.

Hallie Shoffner has helped with managing her family’s farm near Newport since 2016, but following their decision to close the operation amid a tough agricultural economy, she says she wants to help Arkansans like her who feel their voices remain unheard.

STORY: Sixth-generation Arkansas farmer plans to challenge Cotton for U.S. Senate

Thank you for listening to “Arkies in the Beltway!” You can stay up to date with all Arkansas news at ArkansasOnline.com, or follow me on Bluesky for developments from the nation’s capital!

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Alex Thomas has served as the Washington Correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since November 2022. He also produces “Arkies in the Beltway,” a weekly podcast covering national politics and the Arkansans involved in public policy debates.

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