Arkansas Sweeps Alabama in Historic Series

Razorbacks claim first-ever series sweep in Tuscaloosa over Crimson Tide

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:41pm

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The No. 22 Arkansas Razorbacks completed a weekend sweep of the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide with a 3-2 victory on Sunday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa. This marks the first time in program history that Arkansas has swept a series against Alabama on the road.

Why it matters

This historic sweep over a top-10 opponent on the road is a significant accomplishment for the Arkansas baseball program, showcasing their ability to compete at the highest level in the SEC. The Razorbacks' strong pitching and timely hitting proved too much for the Crimson Tide, solidifying Arkansas as a team to watch in the conference standings.

The details

Arkansas used a combined pitching effort, with nine innings of two-run ball and eight strikeouts, to overcome an early 2-0 deficit. Maika Niu got the Razorbacks on the board with a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning, and Nolan Souza tied the game with an RBI single in the seventh. Camden Kozeal then delivered the go-ahead run in the eighth with a two-out double, scoring Ryder Helfrick. Ethan McElvain closed out the final two innings to earn the save.

  • The series sweep took place over the weekend of April 11-13, 2026.
  • Arkansas will next face UAPB on Tuesday, April 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. in North Little Rock.

The players

Maika Niu

An Arkansas player who hit a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning to get the Razorbacks on the board.

Nolan Souza

An Arkansas player who tied the game with an RBI single in the seventh inning.

Camden Kozeal

An Arkansas player who delivered the go-ahead run in the eighth inning with a two-out double.

Ethan McElvain

The Arkansas pitcher who closed out the final two innings to earn the save.

TJ Pompey

An Arkansas player who had a two-hit performance and recorded a hit in all three games of the series.

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What they’re saying

“This sweep is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We came in focused and executed our game plan to perfection.”

— Dave Van Horn, Arkansas Head Coach

What’s next

The Razorbacks will look to build on this momentum when they face UAPB on Tuesday, April 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. in North Little Rock.

The takeaway

Arkansas' historic series sweep of Alabama on the road showcases the Razorbacks' ability to compete at the highest level in the SEC. This impressive performance solidifies Arkansas as a team to watch in the conference standings and a potential contender for a postseason berth.