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Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms
University	University of Arkansas at Monticello
Conference	Great American Conference
NCAA	Division II
Athletic director	Hud Jackson
Location	Monticello, Arkansas
Varsity teams	10
Football stadium	Willis Leslie Stadium
Basketball arena	Steelman Fieldhouse
Baseball stadium	Weevils Field
Mascot	Weezy
Nickname	Boll Weevils (men) Cotton Blossoms (women)
Colors	Kelly green and white
Website	www.uamsports.com

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.

Teams

Baseball

Arkansas–Monticello has had 5 Major League Baseball Draft selections since the draft began in 1965.

Former UAM player Wes Johnson is the head baseball coach for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Football

Current head coaches (as of August 25, 2021)

Rivals

Battle of the Timberlands

The Battle of the Timberlands is an annual football game between University of Arkansas-Monticello and Southern Arkansas University. The game became known as the "Battle of the Timberlands" in 2012 when a traveling trophy for the contest was created. The rivalry between the two schools dates back to 1913. Both schools are currently members of the Great American Conference. Through the 88 games played, SAU leads the series 52–36–1. UAM won most recently on November 10, 2018 by a score of 20–17.

References

1. "UAM Quick Facts". Retrieved April 18, 2016.
2. "University of Arkansas at Monticello". uamsports.com. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
3. "MLB Amateur Draft Picks who came from "University of Arkansas at Monticello (Monticello, AR)"". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2014-06-09.

External links

• Official website

v t e Great American Conference
Full members	Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys and Golden Suns Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms East Central Tigers Harding Bisons Henderson State Reddies Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers Oklahoma Baptist Bison Ouachita Baptist Tigers Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm Southern Arkansas Muleriders Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs
Men's soccer affiliates	Fort Hays State Tigers Newman Jets Northeastern State RiverHawks Rogers State Hillcats

v t e Sports teams based in Arkansas
Baseball	TL: Arkansas Travelers Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Basketball	ABA: Texarkana Panthers
Football	TAL: Hot Springs Wiseguys
Roller derby	WFTDA: Northwest Arkansas Roller Derby
Soccer	USLC: Ozark United FC (2026) USL2: Little Rock Rangers NPSL: Arkansas Wolves FC
College athletics	NCAA Division I Arkansas Arkansas State Arkansas–Pine Bluff Central Arkansas Little Rock NCAA Division II Arkansas Tech Arkansas–Fort Smith Arkansas–Monticello Harding Henderson State Ouachita Baptist Southern Arkansas NCAA Division III Hendrix Lyon Ozarks NAIA Arkansas Baptist Central Baptist Crowley's Ridge John Brown Philander Smith Williams Baptist NJCAA Mid-South North Arkansas NCCAA Central Baptist Crowley's Ridge Ecclesia
High school athletics	Arkansas Activities Association Class 7A Class 6A Class 5A Class 4A Class 3A Class 2A Class 1A
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