Arkansas State Hall of Honor member Fred Shepherd dies
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Basketball fans are mourning the loss of one of Arkansas State’s best players. According to online accounts by friends and family, Fred Shepherd, who was a graduate of Marked Tree High School, reportedly died Friday night. Shepherd, an A-State Hall of Honor member, played with the then-Indians from 1989 to 1993 […]
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Arkansas State men’s hoops closes game on 8-0 run, beats UT Martin 70-64
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State (3-2) finished strong, closing the game on an 8-0 run as they beat UT Martin (3-4) 70-64 Tuesday night at First National Bank Arena. Malcolm Farrington drilled a three from the right wing with 40 seconds remaining, giving A-State their first lead in 18 minutes at 66-64. He hit […]
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Arkansas State softball finishes 4-3 in NCSA World Series
Arkansas State softball wrapped up yet another World Series appearance. The Red Wolves competed for a National Club Softball Association title over the weekend in Columbus, Georgia. Arkansas State entered the tournament as the #1 seed after winning both the Mid American Conference Title and the Regional Championship. “They just don’t quit,” A-State first-year head […]
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Jeff Purinton introduced as 13th Arkansas State Vice Chancellor of Intercollegiate Athletics
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – For the third time in three years, Arkansas State has a new Athletic Director. Jeff Purinton, a former top official at Alabama, was introduced as the new Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Monday afternoon. Purinton signed a five-year deal worth $400,000 annually. Buyout details should Purinton leave to go elsewhere:-$1M in […]
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