The University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff football team returns to Southwestern Athletic Conference play Saturday in a 1 p.m. game vs. Miss. Valley State.
Saturday is the Breast Cancer Awareness Game and the third of a four-game homestand at Simmons Bank Field. Golden Lion Nation is encouraged to wear pink to celebrate survivors and remember those who fought.
HOW TO ATTEND, LISTEN, WATCH:
- Matchup: Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions (4-2, 1-1 SWAC) vs. Miss. Valley State (1-4, 0-1 SWAC)
- Time, Location: 1 p.m., Simmons Bank Field
- Tickets: Gameday sales at Simmons Bank Field begin at 10 a.m.; Gates Open at 11 a.m.
- Clear Bag Policy: Is in effect:- https://uapblionsroar.com/news/2017/9/26/general-uapb-announces-new-clear-bag-policy.aspx?path=gen
- Radio: UAPB Sports Network Pregame show begins at 12:30 p.m.; KPBA FM 99.3 The Beat in Pine Bluff; KARN 920 AM The Sports Animal in Little Rock
- Listen Online: uapblionsroar.com/watch and on UAPB Athletics Mobile App
- Video Stream: uapblionsroar.com/live
After winning the homecoming game for the first time since 2012, the Golden Lions have had a good week of practice in preparation for the Delta Devils.
"We've been totally locked in," said UAPB head coach
Cedric Thomas. "It's almost like they are back to believing us because they are charting uncharted territory. No one on my football team has been 4-2 in college, but we have coaches who have done it. As coaches, we're giving them a foundation of what 4-2 looks like, but also what 4-3 and 5-2 looks like. When you look at them, they're very enthused."
The Delta Devils have played better than their record indicates, and have been one of the SWAC's best defensive teams, particularly with their ability to cause turnovers (13), and the way they pressure the pocket (second in the SWAC in 15 sacks).
"They run around making big time plays, giving their offense opportunities and great field position situations," Thomas said. "They take it out, they intercept it, they recover fumbles. Their enthusiasm about getting to the football and creating turnovers, you can tell it's being coached. (Head Coach Vincent) Danzy is doing a great job of getting them locked in."
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