Game 7: Arkansas-Monticello (5-1, 0-0 GAC) vs. Oklahoma Baptist University (4-2, 0-0 GAC)
Thursday, Dec. 4 | 5:30 p.m. | Monticello, Arkansas (Steelman Field House)
Radio: 93.7 KHBM
Game Notes: GAC Opener Sponsored by Citizens Bank
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Game 8: Arkansas-Monticello (5-1, 0-0 GAC) vs. Southern Nazarene (0-4, 0-0 GAC)
Satruday, Dec. 6 | 1:00 p.m. | Monticello, Arkansas (Steelman Field House)
Radio: 93.7 KHBM
Game Notes: Sponsored by Ameca
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MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello women's basketball returns home to Steelman Field House this week to open Great American Conference play on Thursday and Saturday. The Blossoms kick off GAC action hosting the Lady Bison of Oklahoma Baptist University on Thursday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 1:00 p.m. meeting with the Crimson Storm of Southern Nazarene on Saturday, December 6.

*Due to current renovations to Steelman Field House there are changes in place for the 2025-26 season, those changes can be found below.*

LAST MEETING
Oklahoma Baptist University - The Cotton Blossoms fell to the Lady Bison 62-71 the last time these two teams met on February 1, 2025. Bailey Harris opened the first quarter of the game with a three-pointer to give the Blossoms an early lead over the Bison. After exchanging back-and-forth baskets, the first quarter concluded with both teams tied, 15-15. The Blossom carried their momentum to outscore the Bison in the second quarter, 17-14. The teams would head to the locker room at half-time with the Blossoms leading, 32-29.  The Blossom offense pushed forward again in the third quarter to outscore the Bison, 21-17. The tide turned in the fourth, seeing the Bison offense outperforming the Blossoms for the majority of the period. Outscoring UAM, 25-9, Oklahoma Baptist came back to give a 71-62 loss to Arkansas-Monticello. Kennedee Shelton led the way for Arkansas-Monticello, scoring 17 points in the match-up. Shelton hit 5-10 field goals on the afternoon, 1-1 three-pointers, and 6-6 free throws. She also contributed seven total rebounds and three steals in her 24 minutes. Bailey Harris was the other Blossom in double-digits on the day, posting 10 points of her own. Harris went 4-13 on field goals and 2-6 from range with seven total rebounds alongside three assists. Arkansas-Monticello committed 17 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

Southern Nazarene University - Arkansas-Monticello fell in their previous meeting with the Crimson Storm 39-60, on January 30, 2025. The Blossoms struggled offensively throughout the opening half of the game, scoring five points in the first quarter, followed by 14 in the second. UAM shot for only 30.8% in the first half, hitting 8 of 26 field goals. The teams were sent to the locker rooms with the Storm leading 32-19. Arkansas-Monticello bounced back in the third quarter, its highest-scoring quarter, with 16 points compared to Southern Nazarene's 18. The Storm offense  pushed forth again, outscoring UAM 10-4 in the fourth quarter, to conclude the game with a 60-39 loss for the Blossoms. Senior Bailey Harris once again led the way for Arkansas-Monticello, scoring 16 points in the match-up. Harris hit 6-14 field goals on the evening, 2-2 three-pointers, and 2-2 free throws. She also contributed three rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and two steals in her 34 minutes. Alindsey Long was the other Blossom in double-digits on the day, posting 11 points of her own. Long went 5-14 on field goals and 1-3 from range with one assist alongside a steal and a block. Arkansas-Monticello committed 22 turnovers in the entirety of the match.


ALL-TIME SERIES
Oklahoma Baptist University - The GAC opener on Thursday will be the 22nd meeting between these two teams, with OBU holding a 13-8 advantage over UAM. This record dates back to March 11, 1981, a 59-57 win for the Blossoms. Since that date, the ladies in green and white have posted a 4-5 home, 2-7 away, and 6-12 conference record. The largest margin of victory over OBU happened on February 1, 2020, an 80-30 victory inside Steelman Field House. Through 21 games with the Lady Bison, the Blossoms have posted 1,412 points on the board, averaging 67.24 points per game.

Southern Nazarene University - When the Blossoms take the court Saturday, the tip-off will commence the 26th contest between these two squads dating back to the 1992-93 season. The Blossoms trail the Crimson Storm 9-16. An 84-67 win that occurred on February 25, 2016, still stands as the largest margin of victory for the Blossoms. In Steelman, the Blossoms are 6-6, on the road they are 2-10, and our 8-16 in conference play. Through 25 games, the Blossoms have amassed 1,499 points, with an average of 59.96 per game.

BLOSSOMS BY THE NUMBERS

• Arkansas-Monticello is averaging through 6 games played:
  • 62.7 points on the offense and 47.7 points on defense
  • 0.395% in field goals
  • 0.340% on 3-point FG on 100 attempts, with 34 made.
  • 0.705% on Free Throws, 42.5% on combined team rebounds
  • with a 15.5% on turnovers with a 0.33 margin

 

LAST TIME OUT THIS SEASON
The Blossoms rebounded from their first loss of the season on Tuesday, November 25, besting Mississippi College by a final score of 59-50, putting them at a 5-1 record to open GAC play.

ENTRANCE, RESTROOMS AND CONCESSIONS CHANGES

• Due to current renovations to Steelman Field House, the following have been changed:
  • The entrance for the 2025 season will be on the west side of Steelman next to the football field. Fans who want to sit behind the teams are encouraged to arrive prior to tip-off, to avoid interfering with the game.
  • Portable bathrooms for all fans are on the opposite side of the Steelman next to the baseball field.
  • There will be no concessions available for home matches, and outside food and drinks will not be allowed into the gym.

UAM STUDENT CONTEST:  With conference play beginning for basketball, you have the opportunity to enter to win the Union Bank $10,000 Full Court Putt Challenge on February 28, when UAM takes on Ouachita Baptist At each home game, beginning Dec. 4th, students can enter once at the women's game and once at the men's game, until halftime of each. (That's two entries per game day) The more games you attend, the more entries you have to be drawn from for your chance at the $10,000 contest! One lucky student will be drawn at the final home game of the season to putt a golf ball 94 feet down the Steelman Field House basketball court for $10,000, with a regulation putter and ball. BUT, at each home game prior, a student, who entered their name, will be chosen to shoot a free throw shot for $100. If that shot is missed, then the money rolls over to the next week. There is a possibility of a $1,000 free throw shot, on top of the $10,000 full court putt, if no one makes it. Scan the QR code below for full rules and information.


UAM CLEAR BAG POLICY
As a reminder, UAM has a clear bag policy for all on-campus athletic events. Please refer to the graphic below for clarification.


GAME RECAPS
After the conclusion of each game, Blossom Basketball will have a release posted to uamsports.com, X and Facebook, which will give a recap of the game. They can be found on the schedule page as a clickable link after the end of each game, or on UAM Sports social media accounts.

How to follow the Blossoms: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Women's Basketball, visit www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X and Instagram.

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