Arkansas-Pine Bluff University

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions represent a resilient spirit, deep-rooted Arkansas heritage, and unwavering pride in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The heart of the university's competitive fire is its football program, which reached the pinnacle of the Southwestern Athletic Conference by capturing the 2012 SWAC Championship. Gamedays at Simmons Bank Field are brought to life by the thunderous sound of the "Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South" (M4), a premier collegiate band known for its intricate drills and commanding presence. The Golden Lions' success extends to the basketball court, highlighted by a 2010 NCAA Tournament victory, and the baseball diamond, which produced Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Brock. The Golden Lion mascot symbolizes the courage and strength that define the university's student-athletes in the competitive landscape of the SWAC. UAPB athletics embodies a legacy of perseverance and excellence, standing as a proud beacon of tradition and community in the heart of the Delta.