Mark Downey January 2023

Tech Tidbits: Wonder Boys Take Aim on No. 2 Seed

The Arkansas Tech University Wonder Boys basketball team secured its first earned berth in the Great American Conference Tournament in five years on Saturday with a 78-64 victory over Southwestern Oklahoma State University. But if...
Taelon Peter 1-14-2023

Tech Tidbits: 100th Season Continues Into Postseason

The 100th season of Arkansas Tech University men’s basketball has included several milestones. Most overall wins (14), most Great American Conference wins (12) and longest winning streak (5 games) since 2017-18. Twice as many road...
Golden Suns Basketball Seniors 2022-23

Tech Tidbits: It’s Always Sunny at the GAC Tournament

No women’s basketball program in the Great American Conference can match Arkansas Tech University’s track record in the league tournament. The Golden Suns have a 20-8 all-time record in the GAC Tournament with three championships...
Jesus Zizumbo and Jalei Oglesby

ATU Athletics Names Tucker, Falls Award Winners

Jalei Oglesby earned the Jeanice Falls Award as the most outstanding senior female athlete at Arkansas Tech University and Jesus Zizumbo earned the John Tucker Award as the most outstanding senior male athlete at...
Aaron Winn and Kyle Shipp 2022

Tech Tidbits: Wonder Boys Prepare for 2023 Season

Kyle Shipp, head football coach at Arkansas Tech University, provided his first public thoughts on the 2023 Wonder Boys during Great American Conference media day on Wednesday, Aug. 9. "We had a ton of guys...
2023 Arkansas Tech Volleyball Team

Tech Tidbits: Golden Suns Seek Return to Form in 2023

As Kera Coleman prepares to begin her sixth season as head volleyball coach at Arkansas Tech University, she is most excited about the camaraderie among the Golden Suns. "The girls connected instantaneously," said Coleman, an...
2023 Arkansas Tech Football Team

Tech Tidbits: Welcome to ATU’s 108th Football Season

As Arkansas Tech University prepares to begin the 2023 football season on Thursday, Aug. 31, the leader of the Wonder Boys sees a team that deserves the success that is within its grasp. “We have...
Eddie Meador

Wonder Boys Legend Eddie Meador Dies at 86

The most successful professional athlete to ever emerge from the halls of Arkansas Tech University has passed away. ATU alumnus and former Los Angeles Ram Eddie Meador died on Monday, Sept. 4. He was 86. "Most...
Kyle Shipp Leon Anderson Jamie Sorrells Abby Davis

Tech Tidbits: Leon’s Lounge Symbolizes Progress

There’s a kinship between Kyle Shipp and Leon Anderson. It’s not just because they both grew up in the Arkansas River Valley and went on to play football at Arkansas Tech University. It’s not just...
Taye Gatewood 9-9-2023

Tech Tidbits: Sense of History Strong on HOF Weekend

As Arkansas Tech University prepares to celebrate its ATU Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2023, it seems appropriate that Henderson State University will be the Wonder Boys’ hall of fame weekend opponent for...