The Traveler

It wasn't pretty, and it wasn't easy, but it was still a win.

Michael Washington scored a career-high 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Arkansas past Southeastern Louisiana 91-86 in overtime Friday night at Bud Walton Arena.

But if it weren't for a final-minute flurry of points to force overtime, the Razorbacks would have lost a home opener for the first time in 35 years.… Post the First Comment

Spreading the wealth looks like a viable solution to winning games for Arkansas after struggling against NAIA opponent Rogers State last week in an exhibition.

Arkansas' women opened their basketball regular season a day later than their male counterparts, but still came away victorious, dispatching Louisiana-Monroe 77-38 Saturday, in front of 1,460 at Bud Walton Arena.… Post the First Comment

The Razorback women edged defending champion No. 22 Rice on Saturday in Waco, Texas, to win their third South Central Regional title in four years.

Sophomore Catherine White finished fourth overall with a 6K time of 20:49. She has been the top Arkansas finisher in every race this season and won three individual titles in six meets this year.… Post the First Comment

Remember when it took a dramatic last-second comeback for Bobby Petrino and the Razorbacks to overcome Western Illinois, a nerve-racking close call in the season opener against a directional university?

Enter John Pelphrey, Southeastern Louisiana.

The hardwood Hogs began their season Friday much like their gridiron counterparts did three months ago, trailing much of the game against a lesser opponent and escaping with a win after a memorable crunch-time performance.… Post the First Comment

MINNEAPOLIS - University of Arkansas junior Leah Pierce set a school record in the 200 breast during the event finals at the Minnesota U.S. Grand Prix on Saturday night, winning with a time of 2:10.96, also the second-fastest time in the country and a personal best time.… Post the First Comment