State sports briefs

FOOTBALL Hogs scrimmage open

The first spring scrimmage of the Sam Pittman era at the University of Arkansas will be open to the public on Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Gate 1 will open at 10:30 a.m. for the scrimmage, which will represent spring practice No. 6 out of 15 for the Razorbacks after workouts today and Thursday.

Fans attending the scrimmage should park in lots 72, 73, 73A and 74 on the west side of the stadium, or lot 44 to the north. The only gate to access the stadium will be Gate 1 in the southwest corner, and fans will be required to wear masks, practice social distancing and remain in the west stands.

The Razorbacks went 3-7 in Pittman’s debut last season without the benefit of spring drills due to the coronavirus pandemic. They will cap spring drills with the Red-White game on April 17 at 2 p.m.

BASEBALL ASU loses at Oklahoma

Arkansas State University lost the series finale to Oklahoma 12-6 on Monday at L. Dale Mitchell Park in Norman, Okla.

The Red Wolves trailed 3-1 after three innings, then allowed five runs in the fourth inning as Oklahoma extended its lead to 8-1.

For ASU (3-9), Drew Tipton hit his second home run of the season, while Garrett Olson scored two runs. Brandon Anderson (0-2) took the loss for the Red Wolves, allowing 7 runs on 8 hits in 3 1/3 innings.

Tyler Hardman went 3 for 4 with a home run for the Sooners. Tanner Tredaway and Conor McKenna each had an RBI double.

BASKETBALL Ozarks wins conference tournament

The University of the Ozarks defeated Louisiana College 74-72 to win the American Southwest Conference men’s basketball tournament Monday at Mabee Gymnasium in Clarksville.

It is Ozarks’ first ASC tournament title since joining the league in 1996. Bryson Johnson, the tournament’s MVP, led Ozarks (10-3) with 25 points. Zach Byrd added 19 points and eight rebounds. Tim Turpin chipped in with 12 points.