/news-archive/tag/meet-the-trojans/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:10:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2019/10/11/george-lee-athletic-director/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:10:09 +0000 /news/?p=75408 ... Lee to Lead 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Athletic Department]]> Lee, who joined the Athletics Department 23 years ago as business manager, assumes the position Nov. 1. He replaces Chasse Conque, who left the university in August to become vice chancellor and AD at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. 鈥淕eorge Lee鈥檚 experience with our Trojan Athletics program, along with his thorough understanding of every aspect of NCAA Division I collegiate athletics, make him highly qualified for the position,” said Drale. “He is well respected by his colleagues and is dedicated to the success of our student athletes. This two-year appointment will give us the opportunity to review and strengthen our program under the leadership of someone who knows the program well, understands our mission, and has critical institutional insight.鈥� Lee thanked Dr. Drale for the opportunity. 鈥淲e have an outstanding program of coaches and staff who will help me continue to move 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Athletics forward,” he said. “Our student-athletes are talented not only in their respective sports but also in the classroom. Last year our athletes鈥� GPA average was one of the highest percentages in program history.鈥� The new athletic director pointed out that this is the university鈥檚 inaugural year of men鈥檚 wrestling, and many fans are enthusiastic about starting the state鈥檚 only Division I wrestling program. Lee commended the members of the Trojan Athletic Foundation for their support and assistance in raising funds for the program and helping raise the profile of the Trojans. 鈥淲e wouldn鈥檛 be where we are today without them and all of our fans and supporters over the years,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e will continue to lean on them and the community to back Little Rock鈥檚 Team and generate enthusiasm for the program.鈥� Lee urged central Arkansans to come out to beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Jack Stephens Center. Men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball coaches, players, and the Trojans Dance Team will be introduced during an evening of activities and refreshments. Season ticket holders can pick up their tickets and schedules for the 2019-20 season. A 1987 graduate of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, he is married to Joni Lee, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock vice chancellor of University Affairs. They have two children.]]> /news-archive/2019/10/04/meet-the-trojans-2/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:05:10 +0000 /news/?p=75342 ... Meet the Trojans Day set for Oct. 15]]> Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food and activities around the Jack Stephens Center concourse, followed by the official program getting underway at 6:30 p.m. All of the Little Rock athletic programs in town will have a presence at the event, organizing various activities to engage with fans. The Trojan men’s and women’s basketball teams will be introduced at 6:30 p.m., followed by a full slate of events, including performances from the Trojan Dance Team, a three-point shooting contest, and a dunk contest. There will also be giveaways and contests for fans in attendance. The 2019-20 Little Rock home basketball season begins Wednesday, Nov. 13 when Coach Joe Foley’s reigning Sun Belt championship team host LSU at 6:30 p.m. The Trojan men begin the following night when Coach Darrell Walker begins his second season against Southwest Baptist on Thursday, Nov. 14. New season tickets and renewals are still being accepted and can be ordered by calling the Trojan ticket office at 565-8257.]]> /news-archive/2017/10/20/meet-trojans-day-oct-26/ Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:16:08 +0000 /news/?p=68337 ... Meet the Trojans Day set for Oct. 26]]> Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food and activities around the Stephens Center concourse, followed by the official program getting underway at 6:30 p.m. All of the Little Rock athletic programs in town will have a presence at the event, organizing various activities to engage with fans. Hot dogs will be provided by Arvest Bank with concession stands open to provide drinks and other snacks. The Trojan men’s and women’s basketball teams will be introduced at 6:30 p.m., followed by a full slate of events, including performances from the Trojan Dance Team, a three-point shooting contest, and a dunk contest. There will also be giveaways and contests for fans in attendance. In addition to the introduction of the Trojans, 2017-18 season ticket holders will be able to pick up their tickets at the Legends Room on the main concourse. Parking passes, as well as information about Little Rock’s new clear bag policy, will also be distributed that evening. Meet the Trojans will serve as an official “tip-off” for the 2107-18 season, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, when the men’s basketball team hosts an exhibition contest against Southwest Baptist at the Jack Stephens Center. The regular season begins with the men’s game against Ouachita Baptist at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. The women begin the defense of their Sun Belt Conference title the following day, taking on Memphis at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. Both of the regular season openers will take place at the Jack Stephens Center. Fans looking to get their tickets for the 2017-18 Little Rock basketball season still have time as season tickets, flex plans, and single-game tickets are all on sale through the at 565-8257.]]>