When the Muleriders stepped out onto Rip Powell Field, fans at Wilkins Stadium knew to keep their eyes on No. 24 – Melvin Smith Jr. A standout defensive back for the Muleriders, Smith built a reputation as one of the most consistent and feared defenders in the Great American Conference
Men’s Track & Field Isaac Gass competes in a long-distance event at the Dan Veach Invitational, showcasing endurance and focus against regional competition. Women’s Track & Field Diamond Brunn soars through the air during the long jump at the GAC Championships, where she earned All- GAC First Team
The 2025 Mulerider Softball team delivered one of the most top-tier seasons in program history, finishing with an impressive 43–10 overall record and a stellar 28–4 mark in Great American Conference (GAC) play. Under the leadership of Head Coach Jason Anderson, now entering his 11th year at the helm, Southern
Academic Successes Southern Arkansas University student-athletes excelled both on and off the field in Fall 2024, achieving a department-wide GPA of 3.27—the highest in four semesters. A total of 279 student-athletes recorded a 3.0 or better, with 78 earning perfect 4.0s. Nearly every sport posted a 3.0+ GPA. Fall sports
“My time at SAU was great and filled with amazing, supportive people in every aspect…” – Jariq Scales Some athletes leave a mark, but others redefine what is possible. Jariq Scales belongs to the latter. The Osceola, Arkansas, native has cemented his place in Mulerider Football history as one of
Construction of the Norm DeBriyn Athletics Operations Facility and Murphy USA Student-Athlete Academic Success Center is in its final stage following a September 23 groundbreaking. The soon-to-be completed facility is a gamechanger for the future of Mulerider Athletics as the department has once again been positively transformed by the Willard
Three new sporting teams have organized at Southern Arkansas University, bringing student engagement to a new level and allowing players to earn national recognition. Trap Shooting The University has begun recruiting for a new trap shooting team following the successful additions of eSports and disc golf. The interest and anticipation
Despite not having a volleyball or basketball game played in it since the end of February, the seemingly dormant W.T. Watson Center was brought to life and bore witness to a magical moment on March 29 as over 300 Southern Arkansas University student-athletes, coaches and administrators were on hand to
A dazzling football career that started by catching the attention of Mulerider fans in 2001, Nik Lewis continued to rack up receptions and records throughout his acclaimed 14-year run in the Canadian Football League (CFL). In Lewis’ stellar three-year career at SAU, he became a two-time All-America First-Team selection at
This past November it was announced that both the men’s and women’s tennis programs at Southern Arkansas University were going to make a comeback and resume competition beginning in the fall of 2018. The announcement made by SAU President Dr. Trey Berry and Director of Athletics Steve Browning echoed a
