JONESBORO, Ark. (8/20/26) – The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Thursday that a special volleyball and women’s soccer edition of the “Live with the Red Wolves” radio program and fan-engagement event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Lost Pizza Co.’s Southwest Drive location in Jonesboro.
 
The one-hour Live with the Red Wolves show will highlight the A-State volleyball program beginning at 6:00 p.m. before featuring the women’s soccer program from 6:30-7:00 p.m.
 
Fans are encouraged to hear from head volleyball coach Brian Gerwig, head women’s soccer coach Brian Dooley and a student-athlete from each team while enjoying the great food and atmosphere provided at Lost Pizza Co. (906 Southwest Drive). Audience members will also have a chance to win door prizes from Textbook Brokers.
 
Following the radio program, which can be heard on 95.3/96.9 FM The Ticket Radio Network, a 30-minute fan-engagement event will start at 7:00 p.m., when fans in attendance can meet and visit with both head coaches and players from each team. Free 2026 season posters will be available for autograph opportunities with members of both teams.
 
Cade Carlton, A-State radio play-by-play commentator and host of “The Drive” radio program on 95.3 FM The Ticket, will host the special edition of Live with the Red Wolves.
 
Led by Dooley, a two-time Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year, the women’s soccer team recently kicked off its 2026 season Aug. 12 at Lipscomb and has a pair of matches scheduled ahead of the Aug. 25 event at Lost Pizza Co., including a road outing at Mississippi State on Aug. 20 and home contest versus Central Arkansas on Aug. 23.
 
Last year in 2025, Gerwig, the 2024 Sun Belt Coach of the Year, guided the Red Wolves to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2015. The Red Wolves have a home exhibition contest set for this Saturday, Aug. 22, at 2:00 p.m. against Ole Miss before playing their season opener Aug. 28 at defending national-champion Texas A&M.