Game 9: Arkansas-Monticello (4-4, 0-2 GAC) vs. Harding University (6-2, 0-2 GAC)
Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Monticello, Arkansas (Steelman Field House)
Radio: 93.7 KHBM
Game Notes: GAC Opener Sponsored by SEARK EyeCare
Live Stats | Live Video | Bisons Roster | Series History

Game 10: Arkansas-Monticello vs. Ouachita Baptist (6-2, 2-0 GAC)
Satruday, Dec. 13 | 3:00 p.m. | Arkadelphia, Arkansas (Bill Vining Arena)
Radio: 93.7 KHBM
Live Stats | Live Video | Tigers Roster | Series History

2025-26 Arkansas-Monticello Weevils Roster | GAC Men's Basketball

Social Media | X Accounts: @UAMsports & @uammbb |  All scoring information and in-game updates.

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MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team continues conference action this week, splitting its time between Monticello and Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The Weevils open the week on Tuesday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m., welcoming the Bisons of Harding University to Steelman Field House. The men in green and white will then travel to Ouachita Baptist University on Saturday, December 13, for a 1:00 p.m. match-up with the Tigers. 

*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
Harding University - Arkansas-Monticello fell in the last meeting with the Bisons 52-75 on February 27, 2025. The Weevils struggled to keep up with the Bison offense in the first half, getting outscored 35-22. UAM was held to a 27.3% field goal percentage in the period, eventually heading to the locker rooms. The second 20-minute period proved to be won by Harding, as they outscored the Weevils 40-30. The Bison increased their lead to a game-high 23 points, holding the lead for the remainder of the game, eventually taking a 75-52 win over Monticello. Devin Davis led Arkansas-Monticello with 23 points in the game. Davis hit 9-14 field goals, 1-3 three-pointers, 4-6 shots from the free throw line while grabbing three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Seth Grandberry was the other Weevil in double-digits, scoring 12 points of his own. Grandberry was 5-12 on field goals, 1-4 on three-pointers, and 1-3 on free throws with six rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Arkansas-Monticello committed 14 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

Ouachita Baptist University - The Weevils dropped their second meeting with the Tigers in the 2025 season, 56-86. The Tigers won the first half, as the Ouachita offense proved much more efficient in the opening 20 minutes. The Tigers were 17-32 (53.1%) on shots in the half, compared to Monticello's 8-28 (28.6%). The teams would head to the locker room with UAM trailing 45-25. The second 20-minute period was won by Ouachita Baptist, which outscored UAM 40-31. The Tigers increased their lead to a game-high 37 points and would hold the lead for the remainder of the game, eventually taking an 85-56 win over Monticello. Seth Grandberry led Arkansas-Monticello with 16 points in the game. Grandberry hit 6-18 field goals and 4-10 three-pointers while grabbing two rebounds and a steal. Devin Davis was the other Weevil in double-digits, scoring 10 points of his own. Davis was 5-12 on field goals with five rebounds and an assist. Arkansas-Monticello committed 12 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

ALL-TIME SERIES
Harding University - Tuesday's match-up will be the 131st meeting between the two squads. The Boll Weevils lead the Bisons in overall record, 68-62, dating back to the first matchup on December 15, 1960, a 74-59 win for UAM. The largest margin of victory came via a 96-60 decision on January 1, 1993. Arkansas-Montiello's longest win streak over Harding is six games, played between December 1960 and February 1963. Inside Steelman Field House, the Weevils are 39-24, 27-38 on the road, and 63-53 in GAC conference action. Through 130 games, the Weevils have amassed 9,650 points over the Bison, averaging 74.23 points per game.

Ouachita Baptist University - When the Weevils and Tigers tip off on Saturday, they will commence the 121st meeting all time. UAM trails Ouachita 57-64 all-time, dating back to the first match in January 1961, a 42-36 win. The largest margin of victory was 91-57 in December 1978, and the longest win streak stands at six games set between January 2010 and February 2012. The Weevils currently stand at 35-25 at home, 21-38 away, and 54-63 overall. Through 120 meetings, the Boll Weevils have put up 8,374 points on the board, averaging 69.21 points per game.  

WEEVILS BY THE NUMBERS

• Arkansas-Monticello is averaging through 8 games played:
  • 72.3 points on the offense and 66.6 points on defense
  • 0.478% in field goals
  • 0.352% on 3-point FG on 145 attempts, with 51 made.
  • 0.793% on Free Throws, 32.0% on combined team rebounds
  • with an 11.3% on turnovers with a -1.13% margin

LAST TIME OUT THIS SEASON
The Weevils opened up conference play with a 0-2 record this past week. On Thursday, December 4, the Weevils fell to the No. 15 Bisons of Oklahoma Baptist, 57-71, before coming up just short over No. 6 Crimson Storm of Southern Nazarene, 50-59.

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 in action 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, 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 $900 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, Weevil 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 Weevils: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Men's Basketball, visit www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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