Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms
Athletic teams representing University of Arkansas at Monticello
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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.[2]
Cotton Blossoms (women)
| Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | University of Arkansas at Monticello |
| Nickname | Boll Weevils (men) Cotton Blossoms (women) |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Conference | Great American Conference |
| Athletic director | Hud Jackson |
| Location | Monticello, Arkansas |
| Varsity teams | 10 |
| Football stadium | Willis Leslie Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Steelman Fieldhouse |
| Baseball stadium | Weevils Field |
| Colors | Kelly green and white[1] |
| Mascot | Weezy |
| Website | www |
Teams
| Men's | Women's |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross Country |
| Cross Country | Golf |
| Football | Softball |
| Golf | Volleyball |
Baseball
Arkansas–Monticello has had 5 Major League Baseball draft selections since the draft began in 1965.[3]
Former UAM player Wes Johnson is the head baseball coach for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Football
Current head coaches (as of February 6, 2025)
| Name | Sport | Alma mater | Year Entering | UAM Record | Career Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Harvey | Baseball | Lyon College | 15th | 160–125 | 314–273 |
| Chad Tapp | Men's Basketball | Taylor University | 4th | ||
| Gary Goff | Football | Valdosta State University | 1st | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kyle Lem | Softball | Henderson State University | 3rd | 0–0 | 0–0 |
| Aricia Ortiz | Volleyball | Fayetteville State | 2nd | ||
| David Midlick | Women's Basketball | University of Mississippi | 3rd | ||
| Rob Leonard | Men's & Women's Cross Country | N/A | 35th | ||
| Ken Hamilton | Men's & Women's Golf | Texas A&M Commerce | 1st | ||
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.
