Arkansas College Nicknames Trivia Quiz

Answer: Muleriders

Southern Arkansas University (SAU) was established in Magnolia, Columbia County, in 1909. The school's unique Muleriders nickname is derived from their early gridrion ssuad having to ride mules from the college to the nearest railway station, six miles away, when playing a road game. SAU are members of the NCAA Division II Great American Conference.

In 1986, their rodeo team won the first team national title in school history.

Answer: Red Wolves

Arkansas State University (ASU) was founded in Jonesboro, Craighead County, in 1909. The school was known as "Indians" for many decades until the more politically-correct Red Wolves was adopted in 2008. ASU have been members of the Sun Belt Conference since 1991. Their first national title came in 1970 when their gridiron team won the NCAA Division II crown.

Answer: Boll Weevils

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) was established in Drew County in 1910. The Boll Weevils nickname for men's team was chosen by the school's president in 1925, whilst the women's teams have their own nickname, the Cotton Blossoms. UAM are members of the NCAA Division II Great American Conference.

Answer: Scots

Lyon College was founded in 1872 in Batesville, Independence County. The school was known as Arkansas College until 1872 when it was renamed after the Lyon family, college trustees and donors. The school is nicknamed Scots due to its affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. Lyon are members of the NCAA Division III St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for most sports, with their gridiron squad competing in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Answer: Trojans

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) was founded in the state capital of Arkansas in 1927. The Trojans nickname was chosen by students due to their association with strength and courage - their sports teams call themselves Little Rock Trojans, rather than UALR. The school are members of the Ohio Valley Conference for most sports, but don't field a gridiron team.

Answer: Tigers

Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) was established in Arkadelphia, Clark County, in 1886. The Ouachita part of the name comes from a river which flows past the college campus. The Tigers nickname is one of the most common in US college sports. OBU are members of the NCAA Division II Great American Conference for most sports, and took part in the first college gridiron game in state history when they defeated the University of Arkansas in 1897.

Answer: Razorbacks

The University of Arkansas (UA) was established in Fayetteville, Washington County, in 1871. The school's unique nickname of Razorbacks dates back to 1910 when their gridiron team played like a "wild band of razorback hogs" in a game vs Louisiana State University. UA joined the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in 1992.

The Razorbacks have won multiple national crowns in men's and women's cross country and track & field.

Answer: Bears

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) was established in 1907 in Conway, Faulkner County. The Bears nickname is derived from an old nickname for the state of Arkansas. The school's women's teams are known as Sugar Bears. UCA is a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference for most sports, with their gridiron squad competing in the United Athletic Conference.

Answer: Golden Lions

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) was established in Jefferson County in 1873. The Golden Lions nickname was selected by a student vote in 1928. UAPB are members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

Answer: Bisons

Harding University was founded in Searcy, White County, in 1924. The school is named after James Harding, an early leader of the Churches of Christ. The Bisons name was chosen by students, and their mascot is called Buff. Harding is a member of the NCAA Division II Great American Conference. A former NAIA school, the Bisons won a national crown in bowling at that level in 1970.