ASU season tickets selling at record pace

Arkansas State head coach Gus Malzahn talks with defensive back Don Jones (5) during spring practice.

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By Matthew V. Roberson, Sun Staff Writer
JONESBORO — Arkansas State football has the public’s interest like never before.

Even with the kickoff of the 2012 season more than three months away, ASU season football tickets are selling at a record pac . . . more »

ASU, Troy tangle in SBC tournament

Arkansas State third baseman Claude Johnson hits one of his two doubles Wednesday during the Red Wolves’ 12-1 victory over Middle Tennessee State at the Sun Belt Conference tournament in Bowling Green, Ky. ASU plays Troy this afternoon.

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By Kevin Turbeville, Sun Staff Writer
Arkansas State avoided Thursday’s upset bug in the easiest manner possible. The Red Wolves didn’t have to play on the second day of the Sun Belt Conference baseball tournament.

Top-seeded Florida Atlantic and . . . more »

Washington earns college opportunity

By Cory Clark, Sun Staff Writer
TRUMANN — There was a time when Trumann’s Malcolm Washington didn’t think a college scholarship was even a possibility.

The 6-5 senior forward only played a year and a half of high school basketball, but hard work . . . more »

AAA reveals All-Star picks

JONESBORO — The Arkansas Activities Association has announced All-Star rosters for softball, baseball and soccer, with 17 athletes representing The Sun circulation area.

In softball, the East team features Sharon Bishop and Tosha Geror, both of Westside; . . . more »

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ASU’s Nelvis advances in NCAA West Prelims

AUSTIN, Texas — Arkansas State sophomoreSharika Nelvis finished seventh in the prelims of the 100-meter dash Thursday during the first day of the NCAA West Prelims hosted by the University of Texas.
Nelvis finished second in the fifth heat with a time . . . more »

Arkansas’ Cook receives academic honor

FAYETTEVILLE — Austin Cook of Jonesboro, a junior on the University of Arkansas men’s golf team, has been named first-team Capital One Academic
All-District VI.
Cook, the 2012 SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, carries a 3.83 grade point average in bi . . . more »

All-America rugby list includes six from ASU

BOULDER, Colo. – Six Arkansas State rugby players have been named to the USA Rugby Men’s Collegiate All-America team.
For Arkansas State, first-team members include forward Sean Paterson, and backs Patrick Sullivan and Zac Mizell. Honorable Mention s . . . more »

Hendrix, Woodard earn NAIA All-America

WALNUT RIDGE — Williams Baptist College pitcher Karisa Hendrix was announced as a second-team All-American, while center fielder Felicia Woodard received honorable mention honors when the NAIA released its softball awards Thursday.
Hendrix, a junior fr . . . more »