THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FORT SMITH LIONS
(NCAA2, Conference:     

History:

Founded: 1928
Team names: Fort Smith Junior College (1928-1966), Westark Junior College (1966-1972), Westark Community College (1972-1998), Westark College (1998-2001), The University of Arkansas Fort Smith (2001-)
On December 15, 2000, the Board of Trustees of Westark College entered into an agreement with the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas to merge with the University of Arkansas System as a four-year institution
Conference: Heartland (NCAA2) (2009-2019), Lone Star Conference (LSC) (NCAA2) (2019-2024), Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) (NCAA2) (2024-)
Conference Positions:
NCAA2 Heartland2011*, 12-5, 13-1, 14-1, 15-5, 16-2, 17-1, 18-1, 19-7
NCAA2 LSC2020-9, 21-2(North), 22-8, 23-6(East), 24-6(East)
NCAA2 MIAA2025-12
*ineligible
Conference achievements:
Heartland Conf. Tournament Winner -2017
Heartland Conf. Tournament Finalist -2012, 13, 16
Heartland Conf. Tournament Semifinals -2014, 15
Heartland Conf. Regular Season Champion -2013, 14
Heartland Conf. Regular Season Co-Champion -2017, 18
Heartland Conf. Regular Season Co-Runner-Up -2016
LSC North Division Regular Season Runner-Up -2021
Since 2023
Until 2023