Your UA Fort Smith Lady Lions!

2007 Region II Champions

Since it's inception in the 1998-99 school year, the Lion volleyball program continues to make a name for itself as one of the top programs around. The Lions currently compete on the NJCAA Division I level as a member of the Bi-State conference and Region II. Their 7th place finish in the 2005 NJCAA National Tournament was the highest ever for a Region II team. In addition to representing Region II in the NJCAA National Tournament five of the past six years (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007), the Lion volleyball team was also named as an NJCAA Academic All-American Team for seven years in a row!

The volleyball program will continue as a member of the NJCAA through the 2008-2009 school year. Beginning in the fall of 2009, the program will make the move to NCAA Division II.

Student-athletes who participate in volleyball may receive full and partial scholarships.

You can contact the volleyball staff at 479-788-7603 or email Jane Sargent.

News

Lady Lions Earn All-Academic Honors	Tue, Apr 8, 2008
FORT SMITH, Ark. – The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith volleyball team was recently recognized as one of the NJCAA Fall Academic Teams of the Year. The Lady Lions compiled a cumulative grade-point average of 3.21 and were the only Bi-State Conference team to earn the honor. Teams must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 to be considered for the honor. It is the eighth time the Lady Lions have earned the distinction in the 10-year history of the program. “I give credit to our players for understanding the importance of a college education and making the most of it,” UA Fort Smith coach Jane Sargent said. “We take great pride in the fact that not only do we do well on the court but we also do well in the classroom. We stand committed to excellence in everything we do.” This past season, the Lady Lions won their sixth-consecutive Bi-State Conference championship and fifth overall Region II tournament championship. UA Fort Smith, which finished 39-7, also made its fifth appearance in the national tournament, finishing eighth overall.
Lions Familiar With National Foes	Wed, Nov 14, 2007
UAFS has some familiar foes joining it this week’s in the NJCAA national volleyball tournament at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Valli’s Play Speaks Volumes For Lions	Wed, Nov 14, 2007
It’s been three years since Hanna Valli came to the United States to earn a college education and play volleyball.
Lions Seeded No. 4 For NJCAA Nationals	Mon, Nov 12, 2007
There weren’t really any surprises for the UAFS volleyball team when the NJCAA national tournament pairings were released Wednesday morning.
No. 4 UAFS Savors Sweet Three-Peat	Mon, Nov 5, 2007
Hanna Valli isn’t one to get upset very easily.
UAFS Back In Region II Final	Mon, Nov 5, 2007
UAFS sophomore Megan Doherty grimaced in pain as she clutched her ankle, and Lions coach Jane Sargent wasn’t feeling too good either.
Lions Set For First Match Of Region II Tournament	Fri, Nov 2, 2007
So far, it’s been nothing short of an impressive season for the UAFS volleyball team.
Lions Top Redlands, Clinch Bi-State Title	Mon, Oct 29, 2007
UAFS wasn’t in the sharing mood.
No Movement	Fri, Oct 26, 2007
UAFS remained at No. 4 in the nation in the final NJCAA Division I volleyball poll.
UAFS Rolls In Home Finale	Fri, Oct 26, 2007
After playing their share of tough matches against nationally-ranked opponents, the UAFS volleyball team was due for a match where it could relax a bit.
Moving On Up	Thu, Oct 18, 2007
As expected, the UAFS volleyball team moved up one spot to No. 4 in the latest NJCAA Division I rankings.
Lions Sweep Lady Jets	Thu, Oct 18, 2007
The UAFS volleyball team remained undefeated in Bi-State Conference play Wednesday night with a sweep of the Northern Oklahoma College-Enid Lady Jets.
UAFS Not Afraid Of Ranked Foes	Tue, Oct 16, 2007
Take a glance at the UAFS volleyball team’s schedule, and you see what resembles a Who’s Who when it comes to nationally ranked opponents.
UAFS Remains Undefeated In Conference With Sweep	Tue, Oct 16, 2007
After an unbeaten performance this past weekend in the Texas Tornadoes Tournament, it would have been hard for the UAFS volleyball to match the same intensity Monday night.
Hunt Fills Important Vacancy For UAFS	Tue, Oct 16, 2007
It took awhile, but UAFS volleyball coach Jane Sargent finally accepted the cold hard reality.
Lions Perfect At Texas Tournament	Tue, Oct 16, 2007
The UAFS volleyball team finished 4-0 this weekend in the Texas Tornados Tournament at Houston.
No. 5 UAFS In Fine Form	Tue, Oct 16, 2007
UAFS volleyball coach Jane Sargent admittedly was worried about the Lions’ match against Missouri State University-West Plains Monday night.
UAFS Cruises Through Tourney	Tue, Oct 16, 2007
UAFS went undefeated during this weekend’s two-day Indian Hills Community College Tournament at Ottumwa, Iowa.
Hunt Leads UAFS To Sweep	Tue, Oct 16, 2007
It took a while for Brittany Hunt to get acclimated to a new setter...
UAFS Sweeps Redlands	Fri, Sep 21, 2007
So far, so good.
Tourney Renamed To Honor Sadler	Fri, Sep 21, 2007
During her 10 seasons as UAFS volleyball coach, Jane Sargent has been blessed with a strong fan base, and no one has been a bigger supporter of the Lions’ program than Cooky Sadler.
Lions Finish First Round Of Bi-State Today	Fri, Sep 21, 2007
UAFS and Redlands Community College have had some intense volleyball matches throughout the 10 seasons the two have competed in the Bi-State Conference. And the best may be yet to come.
Lions Sweep Lady Trojans	Wed, Sep 19, 2007
UAFS opened defense of its Bi-State Conference championship with a sweep of rival Seminole State College on Tuesday night at Raymond Harber Fieldhouse in Seminole, Okla.
Lions Post Sweeps	Wed, Sep 19, 2007
The UAFS volleyball team wrapped up play in the Ozark Medical Center and Air Evac Lifeteam Tournament of Champions with a pair of sweeps Saturday at West Plains, Mo.
Lions Split Pool Play Openers At West Plains	Wed, Sep 19, 2007
The UAFS volleyball team settled for a split Friday during the opening round of pool play in the Ozark Medical Center and Air Evac Lifeteam Tournament Champions at West Plains, Mo.
UAFS Handles Enid	Wed, Sep 19, 2007
Some say no good deed goes unpunished, and after Monday night, UAFS volleyball coach Jane Sargent just might agree.
No. 10 Lions Strong At NCTC Tournament	Mon, Sep 10, 2007
The UAFS volleyball team won four of its five matches in the two-day North Central Texas College tournament this weekend at Gainesville, Texas
UAFS Impressive In NCTC Tournament	Mon, Sep 10, 2007
The No. 10-ranked UAFS volleyball team went undefeated during the first round of pool play Friday in the North Central Texas College Tournament at Gainesville, Texas.
Lions Salvage Volleyball Split	Fri, Sep 7, 2007
UAFS swept Bi-State Conference nemesis Seminole State to salvage a split Wednesday night in a volleyball tri-match at Raymond Harber Fieldhouse at Seminole, Okla.
Lions Earn Top 10 Ranking	Fri, Aug 31, 2007
Ten seasons ago, Jane Sargent started the UAFS volleyball program from scratch with the goal of molding the then-fledgling program into one that someday would be considered among the best in the nation.
Lions Sweep Richland CC	Fri, Aug 31, 2007
Fresh off a win in its home opener, the UAFS volleyball team won its second match in as many days Tuesday afternoon, sweeping Richland College in Dallas, Texas.
Lions Sweep Paris Junior College	Tue, Aug 28, 2007
UAFS volleyball coach Jane Sargent moved players around like pawns in a chess match during this past weekend’s Navarro College Classic, searching for the perfect rotation.
UAFS Enjoys Luxury Of Balanced Team	Tue, Aug 28, 2007
More times than not, UAFS volleyball coach Jane Sargent has fielded teams with an lopsided roster — one either loaded with experience or featuring a wealth of young talent.
Lions Win Season Opener	Tue, Aug 28, 2007
UAFS exacted a bit of revenge Friday afternoon, beating San Jacinto College 3-2 in the first round of the Navarro College Classic at Corsicana, Texas.