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southern arkansas university
2016-17 visitor’s Guide
Southern Arkansas UniversityMagnolia, AR
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Table of ConTenTs
Welcome to Southern Arkansas .........................................................................2Quick Facts ...............................................................................................................2Directions to SAU ...................................................................................................3Campus Map .............................................................................................................4Athletics Staff Directory ......................................................................................5Athletic Training ......................................................................................................6Sports Information ................................................................................................7On-Campus Facilities ............................................................................................ 8Restaurant Guide ....................................................................................................9Hotel Guide ............................................................................................................. 10
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WelCome To souThern arkansas
QuiCk faCTsName of School: .................................................................................................................................................................................... Southern Arkansas University City/Zip: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... Magnolia, AR 71753-5000Founded: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1909 Enrollment: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4,193Nickname: .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... MuleridersSchool Colors: ......................................................................................................................................................................... Royal Blue (PMS 293)/Gold (PMS 110)Affiliation: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... NCAA Division IIConference: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Great AmericanPresident: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Dr. Trey BerryAlma Mater, Yr.: ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Ouachita Baptist Univ./1984Athletics Director: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Steve BrowningAlma Mater, Yr.: ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Southern Arkansas / 2001Athletic Dept. Phone: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... (870) 235-4102Senior Woman Administrator: ............................................................................................................................................................................................Kasey WylieFaculty Athletic Representative: .................................................................................................................................................................................Steve DingmanAthletics Website: ....................................................................................................................................................................................www.MuleriderAthletics.comMen’s Intercollegiate Athletics: .................................................................................. Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Track and FieldWomen’s Intercollegiate Athletics: ...........................................................................Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball
Dear Fans, Friends, and Visitors,
WewouldliketobeamongthefirstonestowelcomeyoutoMagnolia,Ark.andSouthernArkansasUniversity.IfyouarereturningtoMagnoliaandSAU,welcomeback!Ifthisisyourfirsttime,wewouldlike to thank you for visiting us and take this opportunity to provide you with some helpful information about our community and campus. IntheproceedingpagesyouwillfindanAthleticStaffDirectory,CampusMap,informationaboutAthletic Training and Sports Information services as well as local restaurant and hotel accommodation guides. We certainly do hope that your time in Magnolia is welcoming and enjoyable. If there is anything you may need prior to or while you are in town, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Steve Browning (Director of Athletics)(870) [email protected]
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DireCTions To sauFrom Little Rock, Ark. - Take I-30 West towards Texarkana...Take Exit 46 in Prescott and fol-low US Highway 371 into Magnolia.
From Shreveport, La. - Head East on I-20 towards Monroe...Take Exit 47 in Minden and follow LA Highway 159 North/AR Highway 19 North into Magnolia
From Texarkana, Ark./Texas - Get on and follow US Highway 82 East into Magnolia.
From Jackson, Miss. - Take I-20 West towards Monroe and Shreveport...Take Exit 67 in Arca-dia and follow LA Highway 9/US Highway 79 into Magnolia.
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Academic
Admission
Athletic
Campus/Community Center
Student Activities
Student Housing
Under Construction
Walking Trail
Other
Little Rock 2.5 hrs.
Memphis 4.5 hrs.
Oklahoma City 6 hrs.
Dallas 4 hrs.
Houston 5 hrs.
Shreveport1.5 hrs.
New Orleans 7 hrs.
Jackson 4 hrs.
Texarkana 1 hr.
Laney Farm
U.S. Hwy 82
To 82/79 Bypass
To TexarkanaFarm Road
To Ozmer House
East University St.
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355
Crescent Drive
East
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Village Drive
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A11
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A14
A15
B2
C2
E3
C7
C6
C8
C10 C11
D1
E2
E4
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F5G2
E1
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A16
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AcademicA1 .....Agriculture Center/Green HousesA2 ............................... Agriculture ShopA3 .......................................... Band HallA4 .......................... Brinson Art BuildingA5 ............................................BusinessA6 .........................................Childs HallA7 ..........................................Cross HallA8 ......................................Dolph CampA9 ......................... Engineering BuildingA10 ................................Harton TheaterA11 ................................ Magale LibraryA12 ............................ Natural Resource
Research CenterA13 .......................................Peace Hall
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A14 ............................... Science CenterA15 ...............Wharton Nursing BuildingA16 ...................................... Wilson Hall
AdmissionsB1. ...................................Global CenterB2. .......................................Nelson HallB3 .................................. Overstreet Hall
AthleticC1. ................................. Aquatic Center C2. ...............Auburn Smith Field HouseC3. ............................... Goodheart FieldC4. .......................Brown HKR ComplexC5. .......Ribble Strength Training Center
C6. ............................. Softball ComplexC7 ....................................... Story Arena C8. ................................... Tennis CourtsC9. ................................................ TrackC10 ...............................Walker Stadium C11. .................. Watson Athletic CenterC12. ............................. Wilkins Stadium
Campus/Community CenterD1 ..........................Donald W. Reynolds
Campus and Community Center
Student ActivitiesE1. ......... Bruce Center and Food Court E2. .................................. Greek Theater
E3. .......Intramural Fields/Driving Range E4. ................. Mulerider Activity CenterE5. .............................................PavilionE6. .........................................Mule Barn
Student HousingF1. ...................................... Bussey HallF2. ...................................Columbia HallF3. ...................Faculty/Staff ApartmentF4. ...................................... Fincher HallF5. ...................................... Greene HallF6. .......................................Harrod HallF7. ...................................... Honors HallF8. ................................... Magnolia HallF9. ........................................ Talbot Hall
F10. ....................................... Talley HallF11. ............................. University Court F12. ................................ University HallF13. ............................University VillageF14. ......... University Village Clubhouse
OtherG1. .................................. Alumni CenterG2. .............Ark. National Guard ArmoryG3. .........................................Bell TowerG4. .............................Mulerider StablesG5. ...................................Physical PlantG6. .................................................Pond
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Campus map
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aThleTiC sTaff DireCTory
AdministrationTitle Name E-mail *OfficePhoneDirector of Athletics Steve Browning [email protected] 235-4132Assistant AD for Compliance/SWA Kasey Richardson [email protected] 235-5387Assistant AD for External Operations Jackson McCurdy [email protected] 235-5090Head Athletic Trainer Ken Cole [email protected] 235-4142Sports Information Director Daniel Gallegos [email protected] 235-4104Manager of Athletic Facilities Darius Strickland [email protected] 235-4137Athletic Aid Oversight Coordinator Steve Sutton [email protected] 235-4388Faculty Athletic Representative Steve Dingman [email protected] 235-4383Athletic Department Secretary Lynn Disotell [email protected] 235-4102
Head CoachesTitle Name E-mail *OfficePhoneBaseball Justin Pettigrew [email protected] 235-4127Men’s Basketball Andy Sharpe [email protected] 235-4131Women’s Basketball Julio Pacheco [email protected] 235-4197Men’s/Women’s Cross Country Tim Servis [email protected] 235-4103Cheerleaders Lydia Lindsey [email protected] 235-4925Football Bill Keopple [email protected] 235-4105Men’s/Women’s Golf Ben Sanders [email protected] 235-4382Softball Jason Anderson [email protected] 235-4384Men’s/Women’s Track & Field Tim Servis [email protected] 235-4103Volleyball Britney Davis [email protected] 235-4128
*All Phone Numbers begin with Area Code (870)
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aThleTiC TrainingATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICESAt SAU we pride ourselves on providing the best services possible for our visiting teams. Ken Cole MS, LAT, ATC and his staff (AT) will work with the visiting athletic trainer to assist with any needs. An AT will be present at all home events.
ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINIC:The main athletic training clinic is located on the north side of the WT Watson Gym. We will be open for services at least 2 hours prior to the event. Equipment available for your use: Taping and Treatment tables Ice/Bags/Wraps Electrical Stimulation Unit Whirlpool Ultrasound Hydrocollator IFC
GAME FIELD/COURT:During athletic events the Athletic Training Department will provide equipment and supplies as per the GAC Athletic Training Hand Book: Water with cups Crutches Injury Ice with bags Vacuum splints AED & O2 Immobilizers
HOSPITAL/EMERGENCY ROOM:In the event of a medical emergency, all injured student-athletes, spectators or fans will be transported by Columbia County Ambulance Ser-vices to Magnolia Regional Medical Center located at 101 Hospital Dr. Magnolia, AR 71753. (On the Rt. side of Jackson St. just past Columbia St.)
Ifyourteamplanstotravelwithoutacertifiedathletictrainer,pleasecontactKenColeoroneoftheotherATsinadvanceofyourarrival.Thiswillallowustoplanforyourvisit.SAUATdepartmentwillnotprovidetreatmentswithoutdocumentednotificationfromyourinstitution’scertifiedathletictrainer.(pertheGACATHandbook)
SAU ATHLETIC TRAINING DEPARTMENT STAFF: (870) Ken Cole; MS, LAT, ATC Head Athletic Trainer 235-4142 [email protected] SB, BSB, Golf, Cheer Hannah Sutton; MS, LAT, ATC Associate Athletic Trainer 235-4141 [email protected] FB, Athletic Insurance Coordinator Stephen Baldwin; MEd, LAT, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer 235-5229 [email protected] WBB, MBB, CC/Tr Marc Wyatt; LAT, ATC Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer 235-5052 [email protected] VB, BSB Jan Kiilsgaard; MS, LAT, ATC ATP Director 235-4248 [email protected]
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sporTs informaTionOVERVIEWTheSouthernArkansasUniversitysportsinformationofficeprovidestimelyandaccurateinformationtomembersofthemedia,student-athletes,coachesandfans.Theofficepromotesandpublicizeseachofthe12NCAA-sponsoredvarsityprogramsatSAU.OtherareasofresponsibilityhandledbythesportsinformationofficeincludeproducingthecontentfortheofficialathleticwebsiteofSouthernArkansasUniversityAthletics,arrangingallinterviewswithstudent-athletes and coaches, compiling and archiving statistics, writing game stories as well as producing gameday publications.
MEDIAFor information about media credentials and/or accommodations, contact SID Daniel Gallegos at (870) 235-4104 or by e-mail at [email protected]. On game days, media will need to present a valid ID to pick up their credentials at Will Call located at the main entrance of all facilities.
RADIOAt Wilkins Stadium at Rip Powell Field, access to the press box is located on the south side of the home press box. Visiting radio crews have a two-man booth located within the press box. Woking landlines and wired/wireless internet are provided in the booth. Statistical monitors and an audio feed from the referee’swirelessmicrophoneareprovidedineachradiobooth.Mediaspaceintheworkingareaofthepressboxisreservedonafirst-come,first-servebasis.
At the W.T. Watson Center, visiting radio crews will have two spots available courtside nearest the visiting team’s bench. Working landlines and wired/wire-less internet are provided along the table.
At Walker Stadium at Goodheart Field visiting radio crews will have sperate broadcasting booths. Working landlines and wired/wireless internet will be provided within the booth.
COVERAGEThe Muleriders can be followed live via the internet on MuleriderAthletics.com through live video and live statistics. Both live video and live stats will be provided at all home contests when possible. Audio broadcasts are also provided for all football and conference men’s and women’s basketball games as well as conference baseball. Post-season radio coverage is also provided for baseball, m/w basketball, football, and softball.
STATISTICSTheSouthernArkansasSportsInformationOfficeservesastheofficialscorersforeverySAUhomeathleticevent.Thestatscompiledduringtheseeventsare submitted to the Great American Conference and the NCAA within an hour of completion of competition. If there are any questions or concerns about theofficialstatstaken,pleasefollowtheproperNCAAprotocolandcontactyourSIDtoinitiatetheprocessofpossiblychangingstatistics.
WEBSITEThe latest information on Mulerider Athletics is updated daily on MuleriderAthletics.com.
Southern Arkansas Sports Information StaffSports Information Director Daniel Gallegos [email protected] 870-235-4104/501-442-2930GA Sports Information Director Jacob Pumphrey [email protected] 870-235-4104
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on-Campus aThleTiC faCiliTies
Wilkins Stadium at Rip Powell Field(Football)
W.T. Watson Center(M/W Basketball, Volleyball)
Walker Stadium at Goodheart Field(Baseball)
Dawson Field at the Mulerider Softball Complex
(Softball)
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resTauranT guiDe
Chicken Express Dominos Flying Burger 2 Warnock Springs Rd. 1645 E. Main St. 1898 E. University St. (870) 234-7400 (870) 234-4141 (870) 234-3701
Antigua’s Grill Backyard BBQ Burger King 2051 N. Jackson 1407 E. Main St. 1114 E. Main St. (870) 234-2984 (870) 234-7890 (870) 234-3211
Cancun Mexican Restaurant Chen Chen Chinese Buffet Chick-a-Dilly 1600 E. Main St. 309 N. Fredrick 616 E. Main St. (870) 901-7768 (870) 234-3100 (870) 234-4550
Chick-fil-A(OnCampus) DairyQueen KFC 100 E. University - Bruce Center 501 E. Main St. 1509 E. Main St. (870) 235-5064 (870) 234-4741 (870) 234-5114
Larry’s Pizza McDonald’s Pizza Hut 426 E. Main St. 1126 E. Main St. 1621 E. Main St. (870) 901-3512 (870) 234-7782 (870) 234-8380
Subway Taco Bell Tokyo Japanese Buffet 201 N. Fredrick St. 1521 E. Main St. 621 E. Main St. (870) 234-4451 (870) 234-0044 (870) 234-3060
*-Pleaseconsideronethefollowingthreebusinessesasyourfirstchoicesforpreandpost-gamemealsastheyarecorporatepartners with Mulerider Athletics.
Other Area Restaurants
Corporate Sponsors
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hoTel guiDe
Hampton Inn 128 Hwy 79 Bypass North (870) 234-1800
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1604 E. Main St. (870) 234-5161
Magnuson Hotel 420 E. Main St. (870) 234-2744
Quality Inn 411 E. Main St. (870) 234-3612