Hogs will face familiar opponent in Super Regional

NORMAN, Okla. — Having swept its way through the NCAA Fayetteville Regional, Arkansas continues its postseason run against No. 4 Oklahoma in the Norman Super Regional, which begins Friday.

First pitch of the weekend opener is scheduled for 4 p.m. (CT) and will be televised on ESPN2.

2018 NCAA Norman Super Regional | No. 13 Arkansas (42-15) at No. 4 Oklahoma (53-3)
Tournament Central | Game Notes
May 25-27 | Marita Hynes Field (Norman, Okla.)

Game 1: 4 p.m. (ESPN2) – WatchESPN | Live Stats
Game 2: 12 p.m. (ESPN) – WatchESPN | Live Stats
Game 3 (if necessary): 12 p.m. (ESPN) – WatchESPN | Live Stats

Making History

The Razorbacks went undefeated in a 3-0 run through the NCAA Fayetteville Regional to earn the program’s first trip to an NCAA Super Regional. It also marked the first time in program history to host an NCAA Regional.

All-Time Series vs Oklahoma

Arkansas and Oklahoma have met 25 times prior to Friday’s Super Regionals opener. Five of those meeting have been in the postseason including last season’s 5-3 setback in an elimination game of the Norman Regional. The last three in the series have been decided by two runs.

Last Time Out

The Razorbacks rallied past Wichita State for a 6-4 victory to win the NCAA Fayetteville Regional. Hannah McEwen and Autum Buczek each had two hits while Mary Haff picked up the win in 4.2 innings of scoreless relief.

And Then There Were Three

Whittled down from the initial list of 25, pitcher Mary Haff has been named a top-three finalist for National Freshman of the Year. Haff enters the weekend with a 29-6 mark in the circle to go along with a 1.35 ERA and 246 strikeouts.

Buczek Cracks the Top 10

With four hits during the NCAA Fayetteville Regional, senior Autumn Buczek moved into 10th place on Arkansas’ career hits list. With a career-high 63 hits this season, she is up to 185 hits during her career in Cardinal and White.

Let’s Hear It For Bogle

Arkansas clinched its Super Regional spot in front of 2,142 fans in the stands for Sunday’s win over Wichita State. Over 6,100 fans were in attendance for the Razorbacks’ three games including crowds of 1,985 and 2,011 on days two and three.

All-Region Quartet

Arkansas had a program-high four players earn NFCA All-South Region accolades this season. Hannah McEwen was placed on first team, Autumn Buczek and Mary Haff earned spots on the second team while Katie Warrick was named to the third team.

RAZORBACK FOOTBALL

Sat, Sep 5vs North AlabamaW 31-14
Sat, Sep 12@ UtahL, 43-10
Sat, Sep 19GeorgiaL, 45-17
Sat, Sep 26TulsaW 34-6
Sat, Oct 3@ Texas A&ML, 34-7
Sat, Oct 10TennesseeL, 24-17
Sat, Oct 17@ Vanderbilt6:00 PM
ESPN2
Sat, Oct 31vs MissouriTBA
Sat, Nov 7@ AuburnTBA
Sat, Nov 14South CarolinaTBA
Sat, Nov 21@ TexasTBA
Sat, Nov 28vs LSUTBA

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

OVERALLRecordPts
1.Shiloh Christian (11)6-01631
2.Conway (3)5-11413
3.Bentonville West (3)6-01302
4.Bentonville5-11194
5.Joe T. Robinson6-01025
6.Searcy6-0816
7.North Little Rock5-1587
8.Springdale Har-Ber4-2358
9.Sheridan6-0269
10.Greenwood4-22410
Others receiving votes: Bryant 15, LR Christian 10, Sylvan Hills 8, Fayetteville 5, Stuttgart 5, Mountain Home 4, Pulaski Academy 3, Farmington 2, Van Buren 2, Benton 1, Jacksonville 1.
CLASS 7A
1.Shiloh Christian (11)6-0771
2.Conway (3)5-1583
3.Bentonville West (3)6-0542
4.Bentonville5-1454
5.North Little Rock5-1125
Others receiving votes: Springdale Har-Ber 6, Bryant 2, LR Christian 1.
CLASS 6A
1.Searcy (16)6-0831
3.Sheridan (1)6-0573
4.Sylvan Hills4-233—
2.Benton3-3292
5.Mountain Home5-1285
Others receiving votes: Van Buren 14, El Dorado 10, Lake Hamilton 1.
CLASS 5A
1.Joe T. Robinson (16)6-0841
2.Greenwood (1)4-2612
3.Farmington6-0453
4.Jacksonville5-1414
5.Little Rock Parkview4-2185
Others receiving votes: Little Rock Mills 4, Greenbrier 1, Hot Springs Lakeside 1.
CLASS 4A
1.Stuttgart (13)6-0781
2.Nashville (2)6-0662
3.Gosnell (1)6-0433
4.Ozark (1)6-0324
5.Elkins5-1215
Others receiving votes: Gravette 7, Fountain Lake 3, Forrest City 2, Lonoke 1, Booneville 1, Arkadelphia 1.

CLASS 3A
1.Bismarck (10)5-1721
3.Mansfield (2)5-2553
2.Smackover5-139—
4.Walnut Ridge (3)5-1244t
Rivercrest5-122—
Others receiving votes: Atkins 17, Newport (1) 11, Fordyce (1) 11, Prescott 4.
CLASS 2A
1.Mount Ida (10)7-0721
2.Baptist Prep (6)6-0682
3.Marked Tree5-1343
4.Earle (1)5-128—
5.Gurdon4-2245
Others receiving votes: Bearden 14, Dierks 10, Bigelow 7, East Poinsett Co. 1.
8-MAN SANCTIONED
1.Corning (9)6-0311t
2.Cedar Ridge (3)5-0241t
3.Magazine (1)5-0183
Others receiving votes: Izard County 4, Rose Bud 1.