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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Juneteenth in the Bluff returning June 20
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is looking to bring the community together for the second annual Juneteenth in the Bluff celebration. The Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Culture Festival will be held from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 20, in the Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District at 3rd & Main Streets. Juneteenth in Da Rock set for June 21 Little Rock native and R&B singer Lenny Williams will headline the festival, with artists SINGA B and Terry Wright as opening acts. This year, the festival will have the HBCU Line Dance Challenge, where many are invited to sign up to create a large line of dancers. There will also be carnival rides, food trucks, and small businesses at the event. 'Juneteenth in the Bluff is more than a festival—it's a tribute to freedom, resilience, and the African American cultural experience,' UAPB Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement George Cotton said. 'We were blown away by the support in 2024 and thrilled that our partners were just as eager as we were to do it again this year, bigger and better.' The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday KATV's morning anchor Ryan Houston and Power 92.3's Christian the Comedian will emcee the event. This celebration will come a day after Juneteenth, a federal holiday to celebrate the ending of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
8 Winners Crowned at 2025 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship Presented by Chase and Kohler Co.
27 teams and 45 individuals took on Straits and Irish Courses at Whistling Straits in 38th PWCC Click here to final results. Click here for media hub/photos KOHLER, WI / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2025 / It was a debut to remember for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's golf team at Whistling Straits. Competing in its first PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship presented by Chase and Kohler Co., UAPB captured the title in dominating fashion. The Golden Lions (23-over) recorded a wire-to-wire victory as the Men's Division I champions, combining to shoot a final-round 28-over-par 316 on the Straits course and win by 32 over Prairie View A&M University (55-over) and North Carolina A&T State University (55-over), which tied for second. 'Having the opportunity to play this iconic golf course and winning the championship means a lot,' said UAPB sophomore Jose Berenguel. 'We work hard a lot, had a few good weeks of practicing and the hard work paid off.' Berenguel clinched the Men's Division I medalist title with a three-day score of 7-under-par 209. With a 2-over-par 74 in the final round, he scored a 10-stroke victory. 'It was pretty tough,' said Berenguel. 'I was just trying to put the ball in play, make up and downs and make some putts.' University of Maryland Eastern Shore freshman Max Osten (3-over) shot a final-round 3-over-par 75 to finish medalist runner-up, while North Carolina A&T State University freshman Javier Morgado Rebollar (4-over) finished third after a 5-over-par 77. Golden Lions sophomore Jules De Reu (7-over) tallied a 10-over-par 82 to finish fourth. In the Men's Division IIChampionship, Texas A&M International University Coach Parker Holekamp's message to his team was simple: keep your head on straight. If the DustDevils could stay focused amidst the windy conditions at Whistling Straits, Holekamp liked their chances in Wednesday's final round. TAMIU (60-over) followed their coach's instructions to put up a final-round team score of 32-over-par 320, giving them a seven-stroke win over second-place Fayetteville State University (67-over). 'I feel really honored to be able to come play a championship like this at this quality of a golf course,' said Holekamp. 'The guys grinded it out and I told them before the round started that whoever was going to come out on top was going to be the team that kept their head on the straightest. So I think they did a good job of that today and I'm proud of them. Today was not easy with the wind.' With a final-round team score of 41-over-par 329, Fayetteville State University was runner-up at 67-over-par 931. First- and second-round leader Kentucky State University (71-over) took third following a 45-over-par 333. Kentucky State University senior Micah Stangebye (2-over) went wire-to-wire to win the Men's Division II Medalist honors. Stangebye navigated a roller-coaster back-nine on the Irish, which included bogeys on three of his first four holes. He eagled the par-5 14th before posting back-to-back double bogeys on holes 15-16. Birdies at the par-5 17th and par-5 18th secured the two-stroke victory over TAMIU's Steen. 'I just had to keep my head down, keep fighting,' said Stangebye. 'Today pars were good, so any pars you could make I was happy with it and didn't make a lot of them, but to finish birdie-birdie, it's a dream come true.' TAMIU senior Noah Campbell recorded his team's low round of the day with a 4-over-par 76 on the Irish course. TAMIU Junior Elvis Steen (4-over) finished runner-up in the Men's Division II medalist race after shooting 7-over-par 79 Wednesday. 'Both the tracks this week were definitely a challenge, and today with 30-mile-an-hour winds and it being a little chilly caused the greens to get pretty fast and tough,' said Steen. 'I was hanging in there, unfortunately I couldn't grab the top spot individually, but I'm very happy I was able to help our team to victory.' University of Delaware senior Egor Zubov (6-under) captured the Men's Individual Championship title with a final-round 4-over-par 76 at the Straits course. Zubov, playing in his final collegiate event, opened with a birdie at the par-4 1st. After a bogey at the par-4 4th hole, he responded with another birdie at the par-5 5th. Despite a double bogey on the par-4 8th and three-back nine bogeys, he maintained his three-stroke lead with six pars on the closing holes to win. 'Today, coming in knowing that there was going to be a lot of wind, starting off well, but in the midst of it the wind got harder,' said Zubov. 'I made a few key mistakes in some sense, but was able to quickly adapt.' University of Delaware sophomore Arsit Areephun (3-under) shot even-par 72 to finish runner-up. Utah Tech University sophomore KJ Ofahengaue (1-under) finished third after posting an even-par 72. No lead is safe when the wind blows off Lake Michigan at Whistling Straits. Just ask the North Carolina A&T State University women's golf team, which held on in the final round for the narrowest of victories in the Women's Team Division. Facing wind gusts up to 30 miles-per-hour, their 15-stroke lead over Howard University dwindled throughout the day on the Irish Course. With only two holes remaining, that lead was gone and NC A&T (70-over) trailed Howard by one. But a clutch birdie from junior Polina Marina on the final hole, the par-5 18th on the Irish Course, proved crucial and despite a finishing double bogey from junior Ekaterina Prokhorov, the 36-hole Women's Team Division Medalist leader, the Aggies won by one stroke. 'Still trying to process it all,' NC A&T Head Coach Scooter Clark, PGA, said of his 11th PWCC victory as a coach. 'It was neat to see them go through that today and hold on to pull it off.' Clark has seen every side of the PWCC: as a competitor in the inaugural (1986) championship, as Bethune-Cookman Head Coach, as championship director for the PGA of America and now back as a head coach. 'This is what my heart wanted to feel,' Clark said of returning with a team to lead. 'Seeing the pride and sense of accomplishment on a student-athlete's face, it's a great moment.' Howard University (71-over) finished runner-up in the Women's Team Division, while Alabama State University (112-over) took third. Despite a final-round 10-over 82, Prokhorova claimed Women's Team Medalist Honors, finishing 10-over for the Championship and three strokes ahead of teammate Marina (13-over, 77-68-84). 'It was a long day,' Prokhorov said, 'but I feel like we've done a really good job as a team. 'I believed in myself and I believed in my teammates. I just tried to keep my head in the right spot. I'm in love with these two courses. You know, when you're a kid watching all the pros play on this course, it means everything to me.' Extra holes were necessary in the Women's Individual Division after University of Delaware freshman Hyunji Kim sunk a 20-foot birdie on the par-4 18th on the Straits course for a final-round 5-over 77 and University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior Miu Takhashi finished with double bogey for a final-round 11-over 83, causing a three-shot swing and a tie at 7-over for the Championship. Starting again at the par-4 10th, Kim did her best to stay calm. 'I was just singing, trying to distract myself,' Kim said. 'There were too many cameras, too many people. I was really nervous and shaking in the cold.' With two putts to win on the first playoff hole, Kim left her lag putt five feet short, then told herself, 'I've holed so many five-footers in my life, I can hole it.' So she did. 'Now that it's over, it's just been an incredible opportunity and I'm just grateful to be here and play such a fantastic track.' With Kim and Zubov representing the University of Delaware with Individual wins, this marks the first time both men's and women's PWCC individual winners have been from the same school since Bethune-Cookman in 2000. For additional information on the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship, visit here. About PGA of America REACH Foundation The PGA of America REACH Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. The mission of the Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf. For more information on the PGA of America REACH Foundation, visit follow @PGAREACH on Instagram, X and find us on Facebook. Media Contacts: Greg Dillard, PGA of America, [email protected] Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, [email protected] SOURCE: PGA of America press release
Miami Herald
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
FAMU holds off UAPB for SWAC Golf Championship
The Florida A&M Golf team, the reigning HBCU national champions, won the school's first-ever SWAC Championship by holding off Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the final round of the 2025 SWAC Golf Tournament. In the end FAMU would win by six strokes, this after holding a 14-stroke lead going in to the first round. It was not a matter of the Rattlers backing up to the Golden Lions, but rather a charge of epic proportions by UAPB. The best two rounds of the first two days of the tournament were all held by the Rattlers. With two rounds of 6-over-par, the Rattlers entered the final round at 12-over-par. UAPB has two rounds for the tournament not representative of their play in the tournament over the last two years. The Golden Lions opened the tournament with a round og 11-over-par. They would follow that up with a round of 11-over-par. Going into the final round, UAPB was sitting at 26-over-par, while the Rattlers were 14 strokes ahead, sitting at 12-over-par. FAMU would actually shoot their best round of the tournament on the final day with an aggregate score of 4-over-par. The Rattlers would conclude the day at 16-over-par. UAPB would come as close as teo strokes in the final round as they assaulted the front nine. The final four holes would be the final judge of the course as the 18th hole, par-5, would swallow up scorecards, leaving room for the Rattlers to take home the 2025 SWAC crown. With the victory, FAMU becomes the first Division-I school to win both a MEAC and SWAC golf championship. Head coach Mike Rice coached the Rattlers in both championships. He is a graduate of Florida A&M and led the Rattlers to the national championship as a player and medalist while playing for the Rattlers. The Rattlers will head to Kohler, WI at the iconic Whistling Straits Golf Club to defend their PGA Works HBCU National Championship title. Last year they won the title in Jacksonville at the TPC Sawgrass on the stadium course. The PGA Works Collegiate Championship is scheduled for May 5-7. HBCU Teams scheduled to compete in the PGA Works Collegiate Championship: Alabama A&M University Florida A&M University Howard University North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Central University Prairie View A&M University Southern University Texas Southern University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The post FAMU holds off UAPB for SWAC Golf Championship appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Miami Herald
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Former HBCU star selected in WNBA Draft
Former Arkansas Pine-Bluff guard Zaay Green was selected in the third round of the WNBA Draft on Monday night by the Washington Mystics. One of the best HBCU players in the country during her time at UAPB, Green finished her college career this season at the University of Alabama. Zaay Green made a name for herself as a dynamic and versatile guard throughout her college basketball career. A five-star recruit out of Texas, Green began her journey at the University of Tennessee, where she made an immediate impact as a freshman during the 2018–19 season. She averaged 9.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, showcasing her all-around game and potential as a future star. Unfortunately, a knee injury sidelined her for the entire 2019–20 season. After recovering, Green transferred to Texas A&M but saw limited action. Seeking a fresh start, she moved to UAPB, where she revived her career. At UAPB, Green became the centerpiece of the team's offense, consistently leading in scoring, rebounding, and playmaking. Her leadership and talent earned her All-SWAC honors and national attention for her performances. Green transferred to Alabama last season, where she averaged 15.7 points per game, one less than her 16.7 ppg at UAPB during the 2023-24 season. She's projected to be a point guard in the WNBA. The Washington Mystics' 2024 season was marked by challenges and transitions. They began with a 12-game losing streak but rallied to finish 14–26, narrowly missing the playoffs . Key players like Ariel Atkins and Stefanie Dolson provided leadership, while rookie Aaliyah Edwards showed promise . Former Norfolk State guard Diamond Johnson was projected to be a late-round pick in some mock drafts. The MEAC Player of the Year wasn't selected in the draft. Johnson dominated HBCU basketball for the last two seasons and stands as the only active Division I player with at least 2,000 points, 600 rebounds, 390 assists, and 300 steals. The post Former HBCU star selected in WNBA Draft appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
USA Today
13-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Oklahoma Head Coach Brent Venables provides injury update on star wide receiver
Oklahoma Head Coach Brent Venables provides injury update on star wide receiver Much of the turnaround expected for the Oklahoma football team in 2025 has to do with the Sooners' offense. A new quarterback and new wide receivers have provided hope from the transfer portal. One of the bright spots in the spring suffered a setback last week. Javonnie Gibson underwent surgery on his broken leg last week. Gibson came to the Oklahoma Sooners after a breakout season for Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Though the injury is significant, Head Coach Brent Venables believes he could be back for week one. "He got rolled up on in practice, unfortunately," Venables said via Teh Oklahoman. "If he just stays on schedule, he'll be back to start the season and be back with us." "Whenever you lose someone like Javonnie," offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle said, "not only is he a great player, he's an unbelievable teammate that everyone on the team likes. And so the best thing was that Javonnie hit them all up and said, 'Hey, this is just a minor step back, major comeback incoming.'" More: Oklahoma Sooners General Manager planning to be aggressive in Spring Transfer Portal Gibson was a second-team FCS All-American at UAPB in 2024. He caught 70 passes for 1,215 yards and nine touchdowns during his one and only season with the Golden Lions. Before UAPB, he spent two years at Division II Arkansas-Monticello. He joins Keontez Lewis from Southern Illinois, Isaiah Sategna from Arkansas, and Josiah Martin from California-Berkeley as newcomers at wide receiver from the portal. Deion Burks, who played in just five games because of injury, and Jayden Gibson, who missed the whole season, return from last year's roster. Jayden Gibson caught five touchdown passes in 2023, and Burks was the team's leading receiver at the time of his loss. Oklahoma ranked 119th in passing offense last year after losing the top five players on the depth chart to injury at various points in the season. The new group provides targets for first-year Sooners quarterback John Mateer, who transferred from Washington State as the top signal-caller in the portal over the winter. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions.
