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MEN'S SOCCER ADVANCES TO OCCSL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
University of Arkansas Men's Club Soccer edged the University of Oklahoma-COLSA 1-0 in Norman, Oklahoma this weekend to earn a spot within the Oklahoma Collegiate Club Soccer League Championship. The Razorbacks will face the Central Oklahoma Broncos in a home contest at the Intramural/Recreational Sports Complex to crown the OCCSL champ. Kickoff is scheduled for 1pm on Saturday. Arkansas defeated the Broncos 6-0 in their only matchup earlier this season.
The Broncos knocked off the University of Oklahoma in overtime of Sundays first semifinal match. Oklahoma hosted both the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the OCCSL playoffs by virtue of their number one ranking. The Sooners loss to UCO cleared the way for Arkansas, who will play host to the championship game as the highest remaining seed. Admission to all University of Arkansas Men’s Club Soccer events is free of charge to all students, faculty, staff, and general public.
For additional information involving Men's Club Soccer at the University or Arkansas, please contact the Club Sports office within the Department of Intramural/Recreational Sports at 479.575.7382 / sclubs@uark.edu.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL FALL SEMESTER
The University of Arkansas Women's Club Volleyball team concluded the 2009 Fall campaign with an impressive showing at the Southern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Regional Tournament in Denton, Texas. After sweeping their own Hog Fest Tournament in October, Arkansas collected their second consecutive tournament championship at the first SIVA contest of the year.
The Hogs now break for the holiday season, but will return in the Spring for a series of tournament action in hopes of returning to the National Intramural/Recreational Sports Championships in Dallas, Texas. For more information regarding the men's and women's club volleyball teams at the University of Arkansas, please contact the Department of Intramural/Recreational Sports at 479.575.7382.
No.6 ARKANSAS CRACKS ACHA TOP TEN, SWEEPS ALABAMA
The University of Arkansas Club Hockey team was voted into the American Collegiate Hockey Association top ten for 
the first time in the programs three year history. Following a weekend sweep of the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Jones Center (10-4, 3-0), Arkansas pushed its win streak to six games. The Razorbacks outscored Ole Miss 20-0 (13-0, 7-0) in mid-October, and knocked off Robert Morris University during doubleheader action in Springfield, IL thereafter.
Competing within the Southern Conference of the ACHA Division 3, Arkansas climbed into a tie for ninth with 75 points. The Hogs sit just five points back of 8th place Georgia Tech, and 10 back of South Carolina for 7th. With a sweep of tenth ranked Alabama this weekend, the Razorbacks look to push their win streak to seven when they host the University of Georgia on Friday. The Bulldogs are currently tied with the Razorbacks in the polls.
Following a 3-3 start, the Hogs knocked off the University of Texas-San Antonio and the University of Texas-Arlington at the Silver Stick Showcase in Dallas, TX before falling to Texas Tech. Doubleheader sweeps of Ole Miss, Robert Morris, and Alabama have since pushed Arkansas' overall record to 11-4. The Division 3 Southern Conference is comprised of 42 teams. Arkansas currently sits atop the standings with 22 points, 6 points head of 2nd-place Florida Gulf Coast.
The Friday night contest with Georgia will commence at 7:30pm at the Jones Center in Springdale, AR. Adults are admitted for $5, while UA students gain entry for $2. Admission for children is free of charge. Razorback Club Hockey apparel is available for purchase on site.
UPDATE: Your Arkansas Razorbacks knocked off the Georgia Bulldogs 4-0 to extend their win streak to seven. The Hogs have a weekend bye before heading to Baton Rouge, LA for a doubleheader with the LSU Tigers. With the victory, Arkansas climbed to 6th in the ACHA Polls.
WATER SKI SHINES AT ARKANSAS REGIONAL
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The University of Arkansas Water Ski club hosted the 2009 Arkansas Regional. Teams from across Louisiana and Texas joined the Razorbacks for the one day event at the Cedar Creek Ski Park in Elkins, Arkansas. Skiers competed within the slalom, jump, and trick divisions in an attempt to qualify for nationals.
Arkansas placed 6th amongst participating teams. The University of Louisiana-Monroe claimed the overall win with a cumulative score of 6,780. The Warhawks swept each of the three divisions, and will compete at the 31st annual Collegiate Water Ski National Championships. Joining ULM in California will be the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. The Rajin Cajuns placed second in each division en route to a second place overall finish. The University of Texas became the final South Central Region representative following a third place performance.
CLUB SPORTS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Annie Fulton - President, Women's Volleyball
Major, classification, and hometown: Architectural Studies junior from Olathe, Kansas
Why did you choose the University of Arkansas? It's a good distance from home, they offered me a generous scholarship, and it's just an awesome place to be.
What are you career goals? I want to go into sustainable development with a focus in urban/architectural issues.
How will your participation in club volleyball help you reach these goals? It has taught me how to run an organization as well as how to work with a wide variety of people, students, and administrators.
What other organizations are you involved with at the University? American Institute of Architecture Students / Secretary of US Green Building Council Student group / Professional Development Institute / Club Sports Advisory Committee
What are the benefits of membership in Volleyball? It's really challenging, interesting, and valuable being a student-athlete, even if it is not at the collegiate level. It is really fun to travel and play a sport that I love while representing the University of Arkansas. And of course getting to play volleyball 3 times a week with some great guys and gals is a plus.
What is your favorite Fayetteville hangout? Wilson Park if it's nice out
What do you tell others that are interested in Arkansas? It's a great University in a beautiful part of the country. It has the Southern feel with big time sports and many opportunities for students both in and out of the classroom..JPG)
What has been your best Volleyball Club experience? The trip to Colorado for the Mountain West Championships where we placed 5th as the only team outside of the state of Colorado with only 6 girls. Seeing the club triple in membership and more than triple in travel/events since my freshman year has been pretty awesome as well.
On your team...who is the most likely to become a volleyball coach? Evann Hopkins-- She already coaches private lessons to kids from her high school in the summer.
...the most competitive? Me ...the loudest? Evann Hopkins ...most outgoing? Rebecca Greenway. She is a school mascot after all.
If you were on Amazing Race, who would you pick as your partner? Alicia England because she's tough and would not give up.
What is your favorite quote? "Go not where the path my lead, go instead where there is no path... and leave a trail." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Describe yourself in three words: Dedicated. Interested. Fun.
What is your favorite hobby away from volleyball? Scuba diving at the ocean.
