Latest issueLittle Rock schools want your input; River City Ministry takes over rent grantsRead now

Today in Little RockSubscribe — it’s free

← Little Rock news

SportsMonday, November 2

First-year Coach Travis Ford opens UALR's men's basketball season at VCU on Monday night

The Today in Little Rock teamFrom the Nov. 2 edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

ShareEmailFacebookX

The Travis Ford era begins Monday night in Richmond, Va., against Virginia Commonwealth. It's the first game of the season for both squads. Ford isn't sugarcoating it: "We start out against a legit top 25 team."

Ford has 14 newcomers and one returner, and he's told his team it will be a work in progress. "We don't have a best player," he said. The Trojans got a taste of a big crowd Oct. 16, when they fell to Kentucky before nearly 19,000 fans.

UALR fell to Kentucky 69-49 in a preseason exhibition

  • Arkansas-Little Rock49
    Kentucky69
    FinalExhibition, Oct. 16 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.

Source: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

  • VCU: got 12 votes in the preseason AP poll
  • Atlantic 10: VCU was picked to win the league
  • Returner: forward Terrion Burgess of Benton
  • Slate: 16 nonconference games before play

UALR's schedule starts at VCU and reaches conference play Jan. 6

  1. Nov. 2Trojans open at Virginia Commonwealth in Richmond, Va.
  2. Nov. 7UALR faces Southeastern Louisiana.
  3. Jan. 6UALR opens play at Abilene Christian.

Source: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Sources: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, The Courier

Read it in the full edition

More from the Nov. 2 edition

Read the edition
SportsDarren Fichardt wins the Simmons Bank Championship with an eagle on the 18th holeSouth Africa's Darren Fichardt used a birdie-eagle finish Sunday to win the Simmons Bank Championship at Pleasant Valley Country Club. His eagle putt on the par-5 18th set a tournament record at 22 under and beat Zach Johnson by one stroke.Nov. 2 editionRead ParksAG Tim Griffin pledges $500,000 to restore the War Memorial Park fishing pondIf you've wondered when the fishing pond at War Memorial Park will be fishable again, there's movement. Attorney General Tim Griffin pledged $500,000 Thursday at a fundraiser at Trio's Restaurant, setting the money aside from a Monsanto settlement over PCB pollution. Silt has turned the pond into a shallow wetland.Nov. 2 editionRead Public SafetyNorth Little Rock police are investigating after a woman was found dead in a vehicle on Halloween nightNorth Little Rock police are investigating the death of a woman found inside a vehicle Saturday night. Officers went to the 1400 block of W. Long 17th St. at 9:49 p.m. after a report of a sick or injured person. She was pronounced dead at the scene.Nov. 2 editionRead

More sports from local newsrooms

All sports news

  1. Arkansas Times4 hours ago

    Gift Guide

    The holiday season can be hectic, but we’re here to simplify your shopping experience. The Arkansas Times Gift Guide showcases LOCAL businesses with curated suggestions for everyone on your list—whether they’ve been naughty or nice!

  2. kjnbtv.com6 hours ago

    Crowley's Ridge College falls to Arkansas Baptist in first road game

    Crowley's Ridge College lost 82-68 to Arkansas Baptist in its first road game of the season. David Brewer led the Pioneers with 24 points in the loss.

  3. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette8 hours ago

    Arkansas football offers Shiloh Christian standout Corbin Miller

    Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield extended a scholarship offer to class of 2028 Shiloh Christian linebacker and defensive end Corbin Miller on Tuesday.