Midweek Baseball Spectacle at Dickey-Stephens Park
Arkansas’ No. 16 baseball team heads to CHI St. Vincent Field at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock for a one-off midweek clash against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday on SEC Network+. The Razorbacks arrive on a four-game win streak, including a historic road sweep of Alabama—a first in program history. They’re 7-2 in midweek contests and 3-1 in in-state midweek games. UAPB enters with a 17-21 overall record and 10-5 mark in SWAC play, fresh off a 2-1 series win over Prairie View A&M that highlighted their run-production potential. Left-hander Colin Fisher (3-4, 4.50 ERA) toes the slab for Arkansas, countered by UAPB’s righty Reagan James (3-2, 5.45 ERA). Arkansas seeks to maintain its dominance in the all-time series (7-0) while UAPB aims to become only the second in-state team to topple the Hogs this season.
Brace yourselves, baseball purists and casual Tuesday-night Netflix escapists alike: it’s midweek college ball! Nothing says “edge-of-your-seat drama” quite like a clash between the SEC’s powerhouse Razorbacks—who just swept Alabama like a toddler with a toy broom—and the Golden Lions, who occasionally score more runs than most teams do in a doubleheader… or at least did once against Prairie View A&M. Expect heroic pickoff moves from Colin Fisher and the kind of offense that only manifests when you least expect it—like when you’re running late for dinner. Tune in, or just pretend you’re working while silently cheering every walk and weak popup in foul territory.
Calipari’s Double Dip: Georgia Star and Furman Big Man Land in Fayetteville
On the seventh day of the transfer portal, Arkansas coach John Calipari secured Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson, a combo guard who averaged 17 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals per game, shooting 41% overall and 36% from deep. Wilkinson is ranked No. 32 in the transfer portal and projects alongside No. 2 recruit Jordan Smith Jr. in the backcourt. Earlier the same day, Calipari added Furman center Cooper Bowser, a 6-foot-11 rim-running big who shot 82% at the rim in his breakout junior season. The incoming duo joins seniors Malique Ewin and Billy Richmond, and a guard room featuring Isaiah Sealy, Meleek Thomas, Paulo Semedo, JJ Andrews and Abdou Toure.
John Calipari has once again resorted to the “free agent” aisle of college hoops, plucking portal produce like it’s Black Friday at Walmart. Jeremiah Wilkinson, Georgia’s ex-point menace, and Cooper Bowser, Furman’s gentle giant, arrive in Fayetteville as if they’re just picking up extra credit. Meanwhile, the rest of the SEC prepares to play musical chairs wondering who’ll actually show up—and who just wanted a change of scenery. Arkansas fans, get your popcorn: the real sport here is portal shopping, and Calipari’s cart is overflowing.
Kuhio Aloy: From 3-for-28 to R.B.I. Machine
In a 12-2 run-rule drubbing of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, designated hitter Kuhio Aloy went 3-for-4 with four RBIs, pushing his season average from .252 to .281 after a dismal 3-for-28 slump. The Razorbacks drew 12 free passes and scored in five of seven innings, stretching their win streak to five games. Midweek arms Colin Fisher, Mark Brissey, Jackson Kircher and Cooper Dossett combined to limit UAPB to two hits over seven innings. Carter Rutenbar reached base four times, while eight of nine starters recorded hits. The win sets up a consequential SEC series versus No. 5 Georgia in Fayetteville.
Behold the miracle of college baseball: patience at the plate pays dividends, or in this case, four RBIs and a .281 average. Aloy, formerly mistaken for an infielder at batting practice, has morphed into a hitting robot once he stopped flinching at every pitch. Meanwhile, Arkansas pitchers are reminding batters that “free passes” simply means “we’ll leave the lights on for you.” With Georgia looming, Hogs fans can only pray their newfound confidence survives a crash course in SEC reality.
Hog-Tackling Legacy: Fayetteville Linebacker Joins the Fold
Arkansas secured its sixth commitment for the 2027 class when local Fayetteville High linebacker Will Caston pledged to the Razorbacks over offers from Tulsa, Missouri State, Kansas State, Tulane and Dartmouth. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Caston posted 75 tackles, 13 for loss, six sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions as a junior. Despite lacking a major recruit rating, he projects as a 3-star with an 86 grade. He joins a lineage of Fayetteville High grads in the program, including standout Dre Greenlaw and recent commits like George VanSandt. Caston’s father, Marvin, was a Razorback fullback and now serves with the Razorback Foundation.
Nothing says “family affair” like a high school linebacker choosing the local D1 gig—especially when his dad already parks his office in the foundation building. Will Caston’s decision to stay home further cements Fayetteville High as the SEC’s satellite campus. Forget national blue-chip battles; this is about local bragging rights, 75 tackles and a billboard for “homegrown talent.” Meanwhile, coaches breathe a sigh of relief: zero cross-country flights, maximum Instagram hype.
Arkansas vs. Georgia: Onslaught Preview
Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn hopes his Hogs will ward off No. 5 Georgia’s nation-leading 98 homers as the two teams meet in an SEC series in Fayetteville. The Bulldogs lead the country with 98 home runs and feature six players with double-digit blasts, led by Daniel Jackson (16) and Tre Phillips (14). Razorback pitching has yielded only 40 homers all season, while Alex Dietz—SEC’s strikeout king—tops the rotation. The Razorbacks have hit only 53 home runs themselves but aim to limit Georgia’s slugging prowess and spoil the Bulldogs’ milestone chase.
If you thought baseball was a gentleman’s game, you haven’t witnessed Van Horn vs. the Georgia home-run parade. Picture a proud hog crouching defensively as a bulldog armed with high-octane artillery tries to bomb the county fair. Coach Van Horn is praying for a few days without long balls—because nothing says “pivotal SEC series” like a homers-allowed tally. Will the Hogs hold firm, or will Georgia’s bats rewrite the SEC highlight reel? Grab your popcorn; it’s about to get explosive.
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