Arkansas Baseball Faces Arkansas State in Midweek Battle
Fayetteville, AR – The Arkansas Razorbacks (6-1) are set to host the Arkansas State Red Wolves (5-2) for a two-game midweek series, beginning Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium. This contest offers a crucial opportunity for Arkansas to refine its pitching staff against a ‘more potent’ Arkansas State lineup.
Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM CST
- Location: Baum-Walker Stadium, Fayetteville, AR (Capacity: 11,121)
Coaching Matchup
- Arkansas: Dave Van Horn (939-473 overall, 1,259-630 in 32nd season)
- Arkansas State: Mike Silva (31-30 at Arkansas State, 129-101 overall)
Series History
Arkansas holds a commanding 6-0 lead in the all-time series against Arkansas State, dating back to 1947. Their last meeting on April 8, 2025, resulted in a 7-3 victory for the Razorbacks.
How to Watch & Listen
- Television: SEC Network+ (WatchESPN.com & ESPN app – subscriber login required). Broadcast team: Brett Dolan (play-by-play) and Troy Eklund (analyst).
- Radio: Razorback Sports Network (local FM/AM affiliates, Arkansas Razorbacks Gameday app, Varsity Network app, ArkansasRazorbacks.com). Broadcast team: Phil Elson (play-by-play) and Bubba Carpenter (analyst).
Weather Forecast
The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies with a high of 63°F and a low of 45°F in Fayetteville on Tuesday. Southwest winds will be 15-25 mph, with potential gusts up to 35 mph.
Starting Pitchers
- Arkansas: RHP Peyton Lee (0-0, 2.08 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 4 1/3 innings pitched)
- Arkansas State: RHP Andrew Allen (0-1, 10.80 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, 1 2/3 innings pitched)
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Arkansas | Arkansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Earned Run Avg. | 2.61 | 3.79 |
| WHIP | 0.92 | 1.27 |
| Scoring Avg. | 6.86 | 7.57 |
| Batting Avg. | .278 | .271 |
| Opp. Batting Avg. | .174 | .249 |
| Slugging Pct. | .490 | .492 |
| On-Base Pct. | .358 | .375 |
| OPS | .848 | .867 |
| Fielding Pct. | .980 | .969 |
| Run Differential | +3.86 | +3.57 |
Key Storylines
- This is the first of two scheduled matchups between the Razorbacks and the Red Wolves this week.
- Arkansas State narrowly lost a 7-6 decision to Ole Miss in their previous midweek game.
- The Red Wolves recently secured a 2-1 series win against Eastern Illinois.
- Arkansas is coming off a dominant 3-0 sweep of Xavier.
- The Razorbacks are currently ranked 6th in the USA Today Baseball Coaches Poll, while Arkansas State remains unranked.
Stay tuned for updates following the game!
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