Arkansas returns to Baum-Walker Stadium on Saturday looking to even their weekend series against UT-Arlington.
Game 2 is scheduled for 2 p.m., and fans can watch on SEC Network+ or listen across the statewide radio network.
The Razorbacks enter the matchup with a 7-3 overall record and are still weeks away from starting SEC play. UT-Arlington brings a 3-6 mark into the contest after recent struggles.
Friday’s opener didn’t go the way Arkansas hoped. The Mavericks claimed a 4-3 win, edging the Hogs in a close game to take the early series lead.
Arkansas has seen both strong pitching and uneven offense in recent outings. Earlier in the week, the Razorbacks split a midweek set with Arkansas State.
The Red Wolves earned a decisive win in Game 1 before the Hogs responded with a tight 1-0 victory the next day.
That loss to Arkansas State marked the first time the program had ever fallen to the Red Wolves. The Razorbacks answered quickly, though, showing resilience in the follow-up win.
UT Arlington enters Saturday trying to build momentum. The Mavericks dropped a midweek contest to Dallas Baptist and lost two of three last weekend against Lamar after opening that series with a win.
The Hogs now turn their focus back to this weekend’s series, knowing a steady performance on the mound could shift momentum.
Game Time, TV and radio details
Saturday’s first pitch is set for 2 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville. Sunday’s series finale is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Fans can stream the matchup on SEC Network+. The broadcast will be available through participating providers, giving supporters a way to follow the action live.
Radio coverage will air across numerous affiliates in Arkansas, including stations in Fayetteville and other cities throughout the state. The Razorbacks’ radio network provides inning-by-inning coverage for those who prefer listening on the go.
You can listen online here at HitThatLine.com in broadcast markets or on the air at ESPN Arkansas 95.3 in the River Valley, 96.3 in Hot Springs and 104.3 in Harrison-Mountain Home.
On the mound Saturday, Arkansas is expected to start left-hander Hunter Dietz. He carries an 0-1 record with a 9.00 ERA into the game and will look to settle in early.
UT-Arlington is slated to counter with right-hander Dylan Skolfield, who is 0-2 with a 6.48 ERA this season.
Sunday’s projected starter for the Hogs is left-hander Colin Fisher, who holds a 1-0 record and a 0.00 ERA. The Mavericks have not yet announced a starter for the finale.
The Razorbacks will aim for improved execution at the plate after scoring three runs in the opener. Limiting mistakes in key moments will be a priority as Arkansas works to avoid dropping the series.
Series history and team notes
This weekend marks a rare meeting between the programs. Before this series, Arkansas and UT-Arlington had met only nine times, with the Razorbacks holding a 7-2 advantage.
The last matchup prior to this season came in 2006 in Honolulu, where the Hogs swept the Mavericks. This weekend represents the first meeting in Fayetteville between the schools in more than two decades.
UT-Arlington is in its second season under head coach Mike Trapasso. During his tenure in Arlington, his teams have compiled a 24-39 overall record, including an 11-13 mark in conference play.
Before arriving at UT-Arlington, Trapasso served as head coach at Hawai‘i for 20 seasons. His experience adds leadership to a Mavericks program still building consistency.
For Arkansas, the focus remains steady improvement before conference competition begins. The Razorbacks have shown flashes of strong pitching depth, particularly in the 1-0 midweek win over Arkansas State.
Now, the Hogs look to combine timely hitting with solid defense as they return to the field Saturday afternoon.
With Game 2 looming, Arkansas has another chance to even the series and head into Sunday with momentum on its side.
