Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms
| Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils and 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 |
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
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
See also
References
- ^ "UAM Quick Facts". Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ^ "University of Arkansas at Monticello". uamsports.com. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
- ^ "MLB Amateur Draft Picks who came from "University of Arkansas at Monticello (Monticello, AR)"". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
