State sports briefs

UCA to prohibit bags at ticketed events

Beginning with the fall 2017 sports season, the University of Central Arkansas athletics department will implement a no-bag policy at all ticketed athletic events. Bags containing medical and childcare needs will be permitted, but will be subject to search.

The policy came in response to the new Arkansas concealed carry law. It was developed with the aid of the UCA Police Department and the university administration to enhance safety at athletic events, according to the university.

Blankets, cameras, radios, water bottles, binoculars, seat cushions and portable chair backs will be allowed in Estes Stadium, but each will be subject to search. Guests carrying bags to the gates will be asked to return them to their vehicles.

The first ticketed event will be the football game against Southeastern Louisiana at 7:15 p.m Saturday. The stadium and parking lots have been updated with signs to mark the new policies.

UCA will also close the stadium gates strategically during games for security purposes. Field-level entry will be gained only through Gate 4 on the south side of the west ticket office with a valid access credential. Gates will be monitored throughout the game and ticket sales will continue through the middle of the third quarter.

SOCCER

Ozarks men win third consecutive

Daniel Cruz and Miguel Reyes scored goals for the University of the Ozarks (3-1-0) in a 2-1 victory over Central Baptist College on Saturday in Clarksville.

Jarrel Grimes scored for Central Baptist (0-4-0).

Lyon men, women lose to Bethel

Lyon College’s men’s and women’s teams lost 2-0 and 3-0, respectively, to Bethel (Tenn.) on Saturday at Huser Field in Batesville.

In the men’s game, won by Bethel 2-0, Kebba Demba scored both goals for Bethel (4-1). Lyon (1-2-1) had 11 shots in the game.

In the women’s game, Janine Dennis scored two goals and Cara Cook had one for Bethel (6-0).

Lyon falls to 0-3-1.

VOLLEYBALL

ASU sweeps Southern

Arkansas State University swept Southern 25-7, 25-17, 25-15 in its final match at the UCA Classic on Saturday at the Farris Center in Conway. The Red Wolves (5-5) were led by Peyton Uhlenhake with 11 kills. Also at the UCA Classic, the University of Central Arkansas lost 25-18, 25-23, 20-25, 25-19 to Central Florida (4-5).

Samantha Anderson led the Sugar Bears (8-1) with 11 kills.

UALR defeats Texas Southern

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock defeated Texas Southern 25-16, 25-20, 26-24 on Saturday at the Stephen F. Austin Invitational in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Marina Avram led the Trojans (5-5) with 13 kills.

— Democrat-Gazette press services