No. 6 Arkansas Looks to Clinch Series Against UT-Arlington

The Razorbacks aim to bounce back after splitting the first two games of the series

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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No. 6 Arkansas (8-3) looks to win its first rubber match of the season as they take on UT-Arlington (3-7) in the series finale. The Razorbacks are sending out lefty Colin Fisher, who has yet to allow a run in 13 innings of work across two starts, to the mound. Arkansas is looking to bounce back after splitting the first two games of the series, winning 9-0 on Saturday after getting shutout in the series opener.

Why it matters

This series finale is an important opportunity for Arkansas to secure a series win and build momentum heading into the rest of their season. UT-Arlington will be looking to pull off the upset and take the series from the highly ranked Razorbacks.

The details

Arkansas will be starting lefty Colin Fisher, who has been dominant so far this season with 13 scoreless innings across two starts. UT-Arlington will counter with right-hander Zach Evans. The Razorbacks are led offensively by Damian Ruiz, Ryder Helfrick, and Reese Robinett, while the Mavericks are paced by Preston Knott, Zach Mazoch, and Xander McAfee.

  • The series finale is taking place on March 1, 2026.

The players

Colin Fisher

The left-handed starting pitcher for Arkansas who has yet to allow a run in 13 innings of work across two starts this season.

Zach Evans

The right-handed starting pitcher for UT-Arlington who will be opposing Colin Fisher in the series finale.

Damian Ruiz

The leadoff hitter and left fielder for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Ryder Helfrick

The catcher and cleanup hitter for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Reese Robinett

The first baseman and middle of the order hitter for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to the opportunity to clinch the series today. Colin has been throwing the ball really well, and we're confident in our ability to get the job done.”

— Dave Van Horn, Arkansas Head Coach (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

What’s next

If Arkansas wins the series finale, they will look to carry that momentum into their next series against a tough conference opponent. A loss would mean they split the series with UT-Arlington and will need to regroup before their next matchup.

The takeaway

This series finale is a chance for Arkansas to prove their ranking and secure a series win against a scrappy UT-Arlington team. A victory would be a confidence booster for the Razorbacks as they continue their quest to make the NCAA Tournament.