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Hoggard, Jacobus named Google Academic All-Americans

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AUSTIN, Texas — Arkansas juniors Tori Hoggard, and Lexi Jacobus were named to the 2017-18 Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I Cross Country/Track & Field Teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), for their outstanding accomplishments in academics and athletics.

Since joining the Razorbacks in Fall 2015 the Weeks sisters have maintained a remarkable 4.00-grade point average while majoring in chemistry. The pair not only mirror each other in looks and academics but also match almost identically in athletic prowess.

At the 2018 NCAA Outdoor Championships, Lexi finished as the NCAA Runner-up, while sister Tori finished 12th at the meet. The runner-up finish came on the heels of Jacobus’ third-career national championship at the NCAA indoor championships this past March, while Hoggard finished as the national runner-up at the same meet. With 10 athletic All-America honors between them, Academic All-American honors gives them accolades from the classroom to add to their ever-growing collection of awards.

There are 28 members of the 47 honored on this year’s Division I Academic All-America® Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field teams with a GPA of 4.0 or better. The 17 members of the women’s first team carry an average GPA of 3.978.

FIRST TEAM
Name School Yr. GPA Major
Lara Boman University of South Dakota Sr. 4 Physics
Amy Cashin (2) West Virginia University Gr. 3.91/4.00 Sports & Exercise Psychology (UG) / Counseling (G)
Elise Cranny (2) (%) Stanford University Sr. 3.87 Human Biology
Stephanie Ferrante (3) Oklahoma State University Sr. 4 Biochemistry / Micro/Cell & Molecular Biology
Erin Finn (1) (#) University of Michigan Gr. 3.98/4.18 Epidemiology (UG) / Public Health (G)
Jessica Harris (3) University of Notre Dame Sr. 3.81 Theology
Emily Hart Oklahoma State University Sr. 4 Pre-Veterinary Animal Science
Victoria Hoggard University of Arkansas Jr. 4 Chemistry
Alexis Jacobus University of Arkansas Jr. 4 Chemistry
Halie Mechels South Dakota State University Sr. 4 Human Biology
Lynne Mooradian United States Military Academy So. 4.23 Mechanical Engineering
Keturah Orji (1) (#) University of Georgia Sr. 3.97 Financial Planning
Allie Ostrander Boise State University Jr. 4 Kinesiology
Elsa Racasan Rice University Sr. 4.11 Kinesiology
Karissa Schweizer University of Missouri Sr. 3.42 Health Sciences
Allie Sweatt Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Sr. 4 Social Work
Alice Wright (1) (#) University of New Mexico Gr. 4.03/4.04 Business Administration
SECOND TEAM
Name School Yr. GPA Major
Ariane Ballner Oklahoma State University So. 4 Management & Marketing
Lauren Bartels Tulane University Sr. 3.99 Chemical Engineering
Anna Cockrell University of Southern California So. 4 Communications
Emily Fedders Appalachian State Jr. 4 Quantitative Geoscience
Kayla Finnegan Grand Canyon University Sr. 4 Accounting
Cassandra Gill (3) Iona College Gr. 4.00/4.00 Information Systems
Ellison Grove San Diego State University Sr. 4 International Security & Conflict Resolution
Angela Mercurio University of Nebraska Sr. 3.99 Biochemistry / Women’s and Gender Studies
Allie Mueller University of South Carolina Jr. 4 Pharmacy
Amy-Eloise Neale University of Washington Gr. 3.83/3.82 Public Health (UG) / Public Administration (G)
Janina Pollatz Eastern Michigan University Sr. 4 Electronic Media
Madeline Strandemo University of Minnesota Sr. 3.81 Marketing / Mandarin Chinese
Sam Tollerud Kent State University Sr. 4 Exercise Science
THIRD TEAM
Name School Yr. GPA Major
Christine Bendzinski Bucknell University Sr. 3.84 Cell Biology / Biochemistry
Kaitlyn Benner University of Colorado Sr. 3.93 Chemical & Biological Engineering / Sociology
Briar Brumley Cornell University Jr. 4.02 Hotel Administration & Management
Katie Burnham U.S. Air Force Academy Sr. 3.95 Mathematics
Macy Carrier East Tennessee State University Sr. 4 Human Services
Haley Crouser University of Texas Sr. 3.35 Corporate Communication
Kassidy Manning University of Louisville Jr. 4 Business / Accounting
Jordann McDermitt (2) Eastern Michigan University Sr. 3.97 Exercise Science
Lotte Meyberg Georgia State University So. 4.22 Nutrition
Eden Meyer (2) University of North Florida Sr. 3.99 Biology
Emily Moore Lafayette College Jr. 4 Engineering
Temi Ogunrinde University of Minnesota Sr. 3.64 Entrepreneurial Management
Ashley Pryke University of Memphis Jr. 3.88 Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences
Kiley Sabin University of Minnesota Sr. 3.6 Physiology
Gillian Schriever University of Pittsburgh Jr. 3.93 Chemical Engineering
Paige Stoner Syracuse University Sr. 3.76 Psychology
Morgan Woods McNeese State University Jr. 4 Elementary Education

(1) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® first team selection in 2016-17
(2) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® second team selection in 2016-17
(3) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® third team selection in 2016-17
(#) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® first team selection in 2015-16
(%) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® third team selection in 2015-16

Bud Light Morning Rush Podcast: Thursday

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Bud Light Morning Rush Podcast: Thursday

PHOTOS: Best images from Hogs’ win over Red Raiders

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Dominic Fletcher drives ball during win over Red Raiders at the College World Series on Wednesday. PHOTO BY JAMIE VARNELL
Razorbacks third baseman Casey Martin slides head first across home play for another run in the 7-4 win over Texas Tech on Wednesday. PHOTO BY JAMIE VARNELL
Arkansas second baseman Carson Shaddy raises a fist late in the Hogs’ win over Texas Tech. PHOTO BY JAMIE VARNELL
Razorbacks relief pitcher Barrett Loseke continued his success against Texas Tech coming in late and shutting down the Red Raiders to set up Matt Cronin to close it out. PHOTO BY JAMIE VARNELL

Tadlock, players following Wednesday loss to Hogs

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Texas Tech coach Tim Tadlock and players met with the media following Arkansas’ explosive 7-4 win over the Red Raiders on Wednesday afternoon.

Van Horn, players recapping win over Texas Tech

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Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn along with Dominic Fletcher, Jared Gates and Barrett Loseke talking about the Hogs’ 7-4 win over Texas Tech on Wednesday.

Hogs unleash bats, down Texas Tech, 7-4

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OMAHA, Neb. — Sophomore Dominic Fletcher became the first player with four hits and four RBI in a College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park to pace the Razorbacks to a 7-4 win over No. 9 Texas Tech.

Fletcher and Jared Gates each hit a home run in Wednesday’s game while junior Barrett Loseke picked up the win in another dominant effort against Texas Tech.

Arkansas, the No. 5 national seed, will next play Friday, June 22 at 7 p.m. (CT) against the winner of the elimination game between Florida and Texas Tech. With the win, the Razorbacks improve to 46-19 this season.

Box Score vs Texas Tech

The Big Inning

Out to a 3-0 lead, Arkansas added a pair of insurance runs in the fourth inning to extend its advantage to five.

Fletcher led off the frame with a no-doubt solo shot over the bullpen in right field. The home run was his ninth of the season and his first since the Razorbacks’ opening game of the SEC Tournament against South Carolina (May 23).

Arkansas tacked on another run with an RBI single off the bat of junior Jax Biggers which knocked Texas Tech starter Davis Martin out of the game.

The Hitting

With two home runs Wednesday, the Razorbacks pushed their program record to 97 this season. Arkansas has now hit 13 during the NCAA Tournament, leaving the yard in six of those eight games.

Overall, the Razorbacks pounded out 12 hits to reach double figures for the seventh time in eight NCAA Tournament games. From the top of the order, Eric Cole and Casey Martin joined Fletcher with multi-hit performances.

The Pitching

Junior Kacey Murphy got the start and responded with seven strikeouts in 4.2 innings of work, good for his 10th outing with five or more strikeouts this season.

After Texas Tech got on the board with a two-run double in the fifth, Murphy gave way to Loseke who came in to get the final out of the inning.

With five strikeouts in 3.0 innings Wednesday, Loseke has fanned 15 hitters in two appearances (7.2 innings) against Texas Tech this season.

Quick Start

For the 26th this season and for the fourth straight game, the Razorbacks scored in the first inning on the strength of three hits including a two-run double by Fletcher.

Arkansas is now 23-3 this season when scoring in the first inning and 31-8 overall when scoring first.

“Let the Boys Play”

Originally scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m., the 1-0 winner’s bracket game between Arkansas and Texas Tech was first postponed to Wednesday at 11 a.m. but due to a weather delay this morning, first pitch was ultimately pushed to 2:30 p.m.

Game Note

Wednesday’s game marked the 60th meeting in the all-time series between Arkansas and Texas Tech and the second this season. The teams had never met in the College World Series.

College World Series – Bracket 2 | CWS Bracket

Sunday, June 17
Game 3: No. 5 Arkansas 11, No. 13 Texas 5
Game 4: No. 9 Texas Tech 6, No. 1 Florida 3

Tuesday, June 19
Game 7: No. 1 Florida 6, No. 13 Texas 1

Wednesday, June 20
Game 8: No. 5 Arkansas vs No. 9 Texas Tech – 11 a.m.

Thursday, June 21
Game 10: No. 1 Florida vs No. 9 Texas Tech – 7 p.m. [ESPNU]

Friday, June 22
Game 12: No. 5 Arkansas vs Winner Game 11 – 7 p.m. [ESPN]

Bad weather delays Hogs-Red Raiders to Wednesday

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Arkansas and Texas Tech will have to wait a few hours.

The bad weather in Omaha has caused the NCAA to move their game scheduled for Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.

The game is now scheduled to start at 11 a.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN2 as well as on ESPN Arkansas stations at 95.3 FM in the River Valley, 96.3 FM in Hot Springs and 104.3 FM in Harrison-Mountain Home.

The pregame will start at 10:30 a.m. with Phil Elson and Bubba Carpenter setting the scene from the College World Series.

Burnside joining Razorbacks’ softball after two years at Mizzou

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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Courtney Deifel has announced the addition of Braxton Burnside to the Razorbacks’ softball roster.

The Paragould native spent the first two season of her collegiate career at Missouri and joins the Hogs as a junior.

In two seasons with Missouri, Burnside registered 99 hits with 48 runs scored, 15 home runs, 80 RBI and 20 doubles. After a standout 2017 season, she earned a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team and was named a top-25 finalist for the Schutt Sports/NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year.

Burnside also collected NFCA and USA Softball National Player of the Week (March 18, 2017) honors following a week with three home runs including two grand slams in one game.

Additionally, Burnside was part of two NCAA appearances with Missouri and, for her work in the classroom, was part of the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

Burnside is no stranger to the Natural State as a standout for Paragould High School. She hit 44 home runs during her prep career which ranks first all-time in Arkansas high school softball history.

She amassed 185 RBI with the Rams and carried a .551 batting average during her junior season. Burnside was also a three-time All-State performer.

The Razorbacks are coming off a season in which they posted a 42-17 record and advanced the program’s first-ever NCAA Super Regional.

Individually, Arkansas had a program-high four NFCA All-Region selections with Hannah McEwen, Mary Haff, Autumn Buczek and Katie Warrick. Haff was also a top-three finalist for National Freshman of the Year.

Bud Light Morning Rush Podcast: Tuesday

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Bud Light Morning Rush Podcast: Tuesday

Everything you need to know for Hogs-Red Raiders

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WHEN: Tuesday, 6 p.m.

WHERE: TD Ameritrade Park (24,000), Omaha, Neb.

RECORDS: Arkansas 45-19; Texas Tech 45-18.

COACHES: Arkansas: Dave Van Horn, 640-362 in 16th season at Arkansas and 960-521 in 24th season overall in Division I; Texas Tech: Tim Tadlock, 239-130 in sixth season at Texas Tech and overall in Division I.

SERIES: Arkansas leads 45-14.

LAST MEETING: Arkansas defeated Texas Tech 5-1 on April 24 in Fayetteville.

RADIO: ESPN Arkansas 95.3 FM in the River Valley, 96.3 FM in Hot Springs and western Arkansas and 104.3 FM in Harrison-Mountain Home.

TELEVISION: The game will be televised by ESPN and streamed on the ESPN app and ESPN3.com.

ANNOUNCERS: Karl Ravech (play-by-play), Kyle Peterson (commentary), Eduardo Perez (commentary) and Laura Rutledge (field).

LIKELY PITCHING MATCHUP: Arkansas, LHP Kacey Murphy (8-5, 3.12 ERA); Texas Tech, RHP Caleb Killian (9-2, 3.04 ERA).

WEATHER: According to the National Weather Service, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday in Omaha.

TEAM COMPARISON

ERA: Arkansas 3.57; Texas Tech 4.38.

Earned Runs Per Game: Arkansas 7.10; Texas Tech 7.83.

Batting Average: Arkansas .302; Texas Tech .311.

Opponent Batting Average: Arkansas .237; Texas Tech .243.

Fielding Percentage: Arkansas .972; Texas Tech .972.

NOTABLE:

• Neither team will be eliminated with a loss. The winner will play Friday night, needing one win to advance to the national championship series. The loser will play either Texas or Florida in an elimination game Thursday

• Texas Tech is 3-6 and Arkansas is 9-2 this season against common opponents – Texas, Florida, Dallas Baptist and Kentucky

• The Red Raiders and Razorbacks both enter Tuesday’s game with a 6-1 record in the NCAA postseason. Both teams swept their home regionals, then won two of three games in home super regionals. Texas Tech defeated Duke 6-2 last Monday to advance to the College World Series for the third time in five seasons

• Texas Tech ranks top 10 nationally in team batting average (.311), doubles (139), triples (24), walks (347), home runs (82), on-base percentage (.420), runs per game (8.2) and slugging percentage (.510)

• Texas Tech’s Gabe Holt enters Tuesday’s game on a 15-game hit streak. Holt was a Freshman All-America selection at second base, along with Arkansas third baseman Casey Martin and Arkansas outfielder Heston Kjerstad.

Kim advances to weekend play at Walmart NWA Championship

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ROGERS — Arkansas senior-to-be Dylan Kim fired a bogey-free 6-under 65 to advance through the Monday qualifier and into the weekend field at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G.

Kim’s 65 tied one other player, an LPGA Tour professional, for the top spot with both players moving on to play on Friday and Saturday.

She joins fellow senior-to-be Maria Fassi who earned a sponsor’s exemption and #ProHogs Stacy Lewis and Gabriela Lopez who are LPGA Tour members.

From Dylan Kim

I played well today. I hit a lot of greens and putted well and that always makes for a good round. This is one of the better rounds that I have had in a while and it feels great to do it at home. This is a really cool experience for me. I get to stay in my own apartment and I hope that one of my teammates will caddy for me this week.

From Arkansas coach Shauna Taylor

Dylan is just a tremendous player. She’s so prepared and works her tail off and is deserving of a good outcome today. It was fantastic to see her play well. Our players have the dream of playing on the next level and what a tremendous opportunity to come out here and do that on one of our home golf courses.

Kim opened her day on the back nine and turned 4-under after a great start. She picked up her first birdie on No. 12 after hitting a long tee shoot on the par 4, 394-yard hole. She hit her second shot close to the pin and drained the putt for the birdie.

She picked up her second and third birdies on consecutive holes on Nos. 15 and 16 and birdied No. 18 before making the turn. It was another good tee shot for Kim followed by a strong second shot to the uphill green in front of the grandstands.

Kim added birdies on Nos. 2 and 7 shooting 2-under on the front nine to advance to the weekend tournament.

Former Razorback Summar Roachell and recently graduated Razorback Alana Uriell tied for seventh overall with 2-under 69s. #ProHog Emily Tubert was tied for 12th with an even-par 71, followed by Razorback senior-to-be Kaylee Benton who carded a 74 to tie for 21st. Benton had fellow Razorback Mason Overstreet on the bag for her on Monday.

NOTES

• Dylan Kim’s 6-under 65 is the second-best score posted by a Razorback (current or former) during this event. It is second to Alana Uriell’s 64 in 2016.
• Dylan Kim is the seventh Razorback player to advance out of the Monday qualifier.
• Four current and/or former Razorbacks in the tournament field is the second-most in a single year. Arkansas had five players compete on the weekend in 2016 and 2017.

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