Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms

Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils
Cotton Blossoms
University University of Arkansas at Monticello
Conference Great American Conference
NCAA Division II
Athletic director John Harvey
Location Monticello, Arkansas
Varsity teams 10
Football stadium Willis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium
Baseball stadium Weevils Field
Nickname Boll Weevils (men)
Cotton Blossoms (women)
Colors Kelly Green and White[1]
         
Website www.uamsports.com

The Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms are composed of 10 teams representing the University of Arkansas at Monticello in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, and golf. Men's sports include baseball and football. Women's sports include volleyball and softball. The Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms compete in the NCAA Division II and are members of the Great American Conference.[2]

Teams

Men's Women's
Baseball Basketball
Basketball Cross Country
Cross Country Golf
Football Softball
Golf Volleyball

Baseball

UAM pitcher Jeff Harvill delivers a pitch at Minute Maid Park in 2014.

Arkansas–Monticello has had 5 Major League Baseball Draft selections since the draft began in 1965.[3]

Year Player Round Team
1965 James Eubanks 24 Yankees
1970 Mack Payne 9 Royals
1982 Vernon Rhodes 7 Blue Jays
2001 Steve Green 40 Cardinals
2001 Jake Nowlen 33 Cardinals

Football

Boll Weevils Mascot

See also

References

  1. ↑ "UAM Quick Facts". Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  2. ↑ "University of Arkansas at Monticello". uamsports.com. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
  3. ↑ "MLB Amateur Draft Picks who came from "University of Arkansas at Monticello (Monticello, AR)"". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
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