Lady Muleriders’ Comeback Falls Short
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MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Southern Arkansas rallied from a 40-27 halftime deficit to tie the game with about three minutes left, but fell short on their comeback attempt in a 71-66 loss to Texas Woman’s Friday at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center.
It was the fourth straight loss for the Lady Muleriders in their first home game in 41 days. SAU hadn’t played at home since a 55-50 setback to
Muleriders Blow by Savage Storm
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DURANT, Okla. – Southern Arkansas ended the 2007 portion of its season with a bang, blowing past Southeastern Oklahoma State, 71-49, Friday at Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium.
After a jumper from J.R. Moody 11 seconds into the game gave the Savage Storm the early lead, Leon St. Rose’s three-pointer 43 ticks later put the Muleriders on top for good as they cruised to the win. SAU took a 14-3 advantage
Southern Arkansas Fights off Central Baptist
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MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Southern Arkansas never quite found its rhythm, but eventually fought off a pesky Central Baptist squad to claim a 73-68 win Tuesday at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center.
The Muleriders (6-3) could never quite shake the Mustangs (4-11) and actually trailed, 38-35, at the break. A lay-up by Darnell Manuel, seeing his first action of the season for SAU, and a pair of three-pointers from Mori
Pittsburg State Completes Sweep of Southern Arkansas
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ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Pittsburg State (Kan.) completed a season sweep of Southern Arkansas Tuesday, claiming a 74-57 victory in the Henderson State Classic at the Duke Wells Center. The Gorillas earlier handed the Lady Muleriders a 69-60 setback at the Arkansas-Monticello Classic in November.
SAU was never really in this one and after holding an early 8-5 lead, watched as PSU stormed back for a 15-point first half margin
Missouri Western State Takes out SAU
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ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Facing Missouri Western State for the first time in school history, Southern Arkansas couldn’t overcome a poor shooting performance in dropping a 63-54 decision to the Griffons Monday in the Henderson State Classic at the Duke Wells Center.
Trailing 34-28 at halftime, SAU got a tip-in from Kayla Jones and one of two free throws from Goldie White to whittle it to a three-point margin with 18:20
SAU Baseball Signs Seven
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MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Southern Arkansas Coach Allen Gum has announced the signing of seven athletes to the Mulerider baseball program.
“This is by far the best signing class we’ve ever had here in the fall. We’re excited about all seven guys that we’ve signed and the intangibles that they bring to the field,” said Gum. “We firmly believe that every one of these athletes is exactly what
Texas A&M-Commerce Jumps past SAU, 74-64
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MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Texas A&M-Commerce used a strong inside game to leap past Southern Arkansas, 74-64, Saturday at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center.
The Lions (3-6) won the battle of the boards with a 45-25 rebound advantage to post big inside numbers in fighting off the Muleriders (5-3). TAMUC outscored SAU 46-18 in the lane and also held a 15-4 margin in second-chance points. Both Champ Sylvester and
