The University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have competed against each other in multiple sports for many years, but now the rivalry has a name.
The Governor's I-40 Showdown will feature the two schools competing against each other in 10 events in 2018-2019, with women's basketball added to the rivalry in 2019-2020.
In a news conference held at the state Capitol on Thursday afternoon, Gov. Asa Hutchinson welcomed the formation of the series. A Governor's Trophy will be presented at the final event between the two schools, which is scheduled to be the schools' baseball game at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.