UAFS Men Beat Ozarks 81-54
Jarren McAllister led the Lions with 14 points in the Nov. 10 opener at the Stubblefield Center.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Basketball
The UAFS men's basketball team defeated the University of the Ozarks 81-54 in its season opener. The women's team lost 78-64 to Arkansas Tech in the same stretch.
Why it matters
The win gives the Lions an early season result to build on for the Fort Smith community, which follows the program closely. The women's loss to Arkansas Tech sets a baseline for that team as it prepares for its next games.
McAllister scored a team-high 14 points on 7 of 11 shooting in 18 minutes, while Dakotah Terrell added 9 points and 7 rebounds. Arkansas Tech forced 26 turnovers in the women's 78-64 win over UAFS.
The players
Jarren McAllister
UAFS guard who led the team in scoring with 14 points in the opener.
Alon Aronovitch
University of the Ozarks player who led his team with 14 points in the loss.
The details
UAFS built a 14-6 lead with a 9-0 run that included a Terrell dunk on a called play after a timeout. McAllister scored on a putback after securing a missed free throw, pushing the lead to 50-32.
Timeline
Nov. 10: UAFS men's basketball opens against the University of the Ozarks at the Stubblefield Center.
Friday: UAFS women's home game against Arkansas-Monticello in the MIAA/GAC Challenge at 5:30 p.m.
Season Trajectory
A season-opening win over a conference-level opponent establishes early momentum but does not by itself shift standings in the MIAA/GAC. Early results like this one are typically read against the rest of the non-conference schedule.
The men's 81-54 win gives the Lions a 1-0 start that affects early MIAA/GAC positioning. Fantasy and roster implications are limited, since the source does not report injuries or lineup changes.
The takeaway
An early win is a useful data point but a small sample; follow the next several results before drawing conclusions about the team's trajectory. For Fort Smith basketball fans, the women's Friday home game is the next opportunity to watch the program in person.
Further reading
For more Lions coverage, see Basketball in Fort Smith.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Rivervalleydemocratgazette.
