GOLF
Arkansas Open field about 80
About 80 players will tee off today in the 43rd annual Arkansas Open at Burns Park in North Little Rock.
There are 45 players in the open flight, 20 amateurs and 25 professionals, including defending champion and former UALR standout Patrick Sullivan.
Burns Park general manager and golf professional Steve Ralston said despite the Arkansas Razorbacks game at War Memorial Stadium this morning and the Ryder Cup this weekend, the tournament features quality players.
"There's a lot going on this time of year," Ralston said. "With football and people getting ready for hunting, we know there are other things happening, but I feel like we have a really strong field this year."
Sullivan, who finished 17th this year on the Adams Pro Tour money list, won last year's tournament by a stroke over Chris Jenkins of Little Rock. It was Sullivan's third Arkansas Open victory, having won back to back in 2008 and 2009.
"Overall, it's been a great year," Sullivan said. "I've been struggling with my driver a little, missing some fairways, but everything else is fine."
Missing from this year's tournament is four-time champion and PGA and Champions Tour veteran Glen Day of Little Rock, who is in Oxford, Miss., attending to family matters.
Others expecting to contend include Jenkins, Wes McNulty of White Hall, Stan Payne of Little Rock and Brice Howard of Hot Springs.
The tournament concludes Sunday afternoon.
-- Frankie Frisco
VOLLEYBALL
Arkansas falls to Missouri
Arkansas lost 25-18, 25-16, 25-17 to Missouri at Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville on Friday night.
Ana Sofia Jusino led the Razorbacks (3-11, 1-1 SEC) with eight kills. Breana Jones and Danielle Harbin had seven kills. Rachel Rippee had 29 assists and six digs.
Carly Kan led Missouri (12-3, 3-0 SEC) with 12 kills and 10 digs. Alyssa Munlyn had 10 kills. Courtney Eckenrode had 32 assists.
ASU sweeps Louisiana-Monroe
Arkansas State swept Louisiana-Monroe 25-12, 25-13, 25-21 on Friday in Jonesboro.
The Red Wolves (11-6, 3-0 Sun Belt) were led by Carlisa May, who finished with 13 kills. Mallory Warrington had 33 assists. Jessica Huertz had nine digs while Marke Schaedig and Lindsay Cline had eight.
Arkansas Tech sweeps St. Edward's
Arkansas Tech defeated St. Edward's (Texas) 25-20, 25-8, 27-25 on Friday at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville.
Kenzie Dozier led the Golden Suns (10-7) with 11 kills while Hunter Eshnaur and Kaylee Konsella had 10. Amanda Minick had 24 assists. Madison Nagel had 31 digs.
Lyon falls to William Woods
Lyon College lost 25-16, 25-17, 25-13 to William Woods on Friday in Fulton, Mo.
Lyon (9-9, 2-2 American Midwest Conference) was led by Kataraina Frickleton, who had eight kills. Madison Sandborn had six and Samantha Scalf had five. Britney Beckham and Jordan Dadadub had eight assists. Madisson Williams had nine assists.
John Brown falls at Wayland
John Brown lost 25-23, 25-17, 25-19 to Wayland in Plainview, Texas, on Friday night.
Carly McKinney and Megan Beck led John Brown (14-7, 5-3 Sooner Athletic Conference) with six kills. Kennedy Shelstead had five. Alyssa Arnold had 12 assists.
SOCCER
Arkansas State shuts out Appalachian State
Arkansas State blanked Appalachian State 3-0 Friday in Jonesboro.
Katherine Padgett scored goals in the 10th and 23rd minute. Taylor Schneider had a goal in the 35th minute.
Kelsey Ponder made 11 saves for the Red Wolves (3-5-3, 1-3-1 Sun Belt). Appalachian State falls to 5-6-2 and 0-3-2.
Sports on 10/01/2016