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Garrett Scott is surrounded by family and friends as he signs his National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith
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Second Recruiting Class for Gibson Starts with Local Talent

Zane Gibson, the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith men's head basketball coach, kicked off his second season and recruitment with a local player. Garrett Scott, a point guard from Pocola High School, recently signed his National Letter of Intent...

April 19, 2024
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17cºÚÁÏ Volleyball: Setting the Standard of Athletics

Volleyball at the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith has become the standard of athletics for the university. Founded and led by head coach Jane Sargent, the team competes with the best Division II teams yearly. Over the last 26 years at the helm,...

April 12, 2024
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Swing into the History of 17cºÚÁÏ Baseball

A look back at the history of baseball at the 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith from the days under Bill Crowder until now, led by Todd Holland.

April 12, 2024
17cºÚÁÏ Cheer at the 2023 NCA Competitions
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17cºÚÁÏ Cheer Builds Up Champions

With college nationals just a few weeks away, the all-star 17cºÚÁÏ Cheer team is ready to take Daytona by storm. The 17cºÚÁÏ cheer team has won 4 NCA Nationals Championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022, and has reached the collegiate tournament 14 seasons...

March 29, 2024
Beineke poses with student athletes during Turn the Town Teal
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Women's History Month: Katie Beineke

In this week’s Women’s History Month profile, we feature Katie Beineke, Senior Associate Athletic Director at the 17cºÚÁÏ â€“ Fort Smith. Beineke's journey and leadership role at 17cºÚÁÏ underscores the unique perspectives and contributions...

March 13, 2024
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17cºÚÁÏ Volleyball to Host the Razorbacks in Spring Scrimmage

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith welcomes the Arkansas Razorbacks in a free spring volleyball scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Stubblefield Center.

March 07, 2024
First-Generation and student-athlete, Hannah Boyett poses on graduation day, May 2023 in front of the Numa statue at the Stubblefield Center.
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First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett

17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at 17cºÚÁÏ in the classroom and on the court.

February 08, 2024
17cºÚÁÏ Athletic Director Curtis Janz walks along the sidelines during a game
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A Look Beyond the Records with Curtis Janz

17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith athletic director Curtis Janz arrived in 2016. Since then, he has instilled culture, navigated a global pandemic, changed conferences, and built a lasting legacy.

January 08, 2024
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17cºÚÁÏ Mailbag: Wrapped

Check out the 17cºÚÁÏ Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.

December 01, 2023
17cºÚÁÏ Men's Basketball Toy Toss
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17cºÚÁÏ Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21

Toy Toss returns to 17cºÚÁÏ Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.

November 03, 2023
Head coach Jane Sargent talks with her team during the 2021 Pink Out
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Fight Breast Cancer with 17cºÚÁÏ Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match

The 17cºÚÁÏ - Fort Smith volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first 17cºÚÁÏ team to host ATU.

October 09, 2023

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