Florida Sweeps No. 4 Arkansas in First Home SEC Sweep Since 2016

The Gators racked up a season-high 17 hits to complete the three-game sweep of the Razorbacks.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:51pm

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Florida's Gators completed a three-game sweep of the No. 4 Arkansas Razorbacks with a 7-6 victory in the series finale. This marked the first time since 2016 that an SEC opponent swept the Razorbacks at home. Florida's middle of the order did most of the damage, with shortstop Brendan Lawson and first baseman Ethan Surowiec combining to go 8-for-10 on the day, including back-to-back home runs. Arkansas made a late push but ultimately fell short.

Why it matters

This sweep is a significant setback for the Razorbacks, who had not lost a three-game home SEC series since 2010 outside of the 2016 Alabama sweep. The loss drops Arkansas below .500 in conference play for the first time this season, putting them in a tough spot as they head out on a four-game road trip.

The details

Florida racked up a season-high 17 hits across the Arkansas pitching staff, with the Gators' No. 2 and No. 3 hitters doing most of the damage. Shortstop Brendan Lawson and first baseman Ethan Surowiec combined to go 8-for-10, including back-to-back home runs off Razorback reliever Tate McGuire in the fifth inning. Left fielder Blake Cyr also had a strong series, going 6-for-12 with three RBIs in the finale. Arkansas starter Colin Fisher struggled, lasting just 2⅓ innings and allowing three earned runs. The Razorbacks made a late push, with freshman Carter Rutenbar reaching base three times and Ryder Helfrick hitting a two-run homer in the seventh, but ultimately fell short.

  • The loss dropped No. 4 Arkansas to 19-10 overall and 4-5 in SEC play on March 29, 2026.
  • It was the first time since 2016 that an SEC opponent swept the Arkansas Razorbacks at home.

The players

Brendan Lawson

Florida's shortstop who combined with Ethan Surowiec to go 8-for-10 on the day.

Ethan Surowiec

Florida's first baseman who combined with Brendan Lawson to go 8-for-10, including back-to-back home runs.

Blake Cyr

Florida's left fielder who went 6-for-12 in the series with three RBIs in the finale.

Colin Fisher

Arkansas' starting pitcher who lasted just 2⅓ innings and allowed three earned runs.

Carter Rutenbar

Arkansas' true freshman who reached base three times and forced Florida's starter to throw him 22 pitches.

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What’s next

Arkansas heads out on a four-game road trip that begins Tuesday at Missouri State, with first pitch set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+. The Hogs then travel to Auburn for a weekend SEC series.

The takeaway

This sweep is a significant setback for the Razorbacks, who had established themselves as one of the top teams in the SEC. Arkansas will need to quickly regroup and find a way to get their pitching and hitting back on track as they hit the road for a crucial stretch of games.