Stetson Hatters rally past Arkansas Razorbacks in series finale

Arkansas baseball falls 4-3 to Stetson in Monday matinee

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

The Stetson Hatters jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning against Arkansas starter James DeCremer, who failed to record an out. Tate McGuire came in to limit the damage, but the Razorbacks' offense couldn't overcome the early deficit, despite a late rally that brought the game to 4-3.

Why it matters

This loss drops Arkansas to 2-2 in the four-game series against Stetson, missing out on a chance to win the series. The Razorbacks' bullpen was tested early, and their offense struggled to get going until late in the game, raising questions about their ability to bounce back from early deficits.

The details

Stetson jumped on DeCremer in the first inning, scoring four runs on a walk, two singles, and a three-run home run by Yohann Dessureault. Tate McGuire came in to stop the bleeding, and he faced the minimum over the next two innings. Arkansas finally got on the board in the second with a two-run homer by Reese Robinett and an RBI double by Nolan Souza, but they couldn't complete the comeback.

  • The game had a 3 p.m. curfew, meaning no new inning could start after that time.
  • DeCremer failed to record an out in the first inning, the first Arkansas starter to do so since Connor Noland in 2019.

The players

James DeCremer

The Arkansas starting pitcher who failed to record an out in the first inning, allowing four runs on a walk and three hits.

Tate McGuire

The Arkansas relief pitcher who came in to stop the bleeding in the first inning, facing the minimum over the next two innings.

Reese Robinett

The Arkansas first baseman who hit a two-run home run in the second inning to get the Razorbacks on the board.

Nolan Souza

The Arkansas third baseman who hit an RBI double in the second inning to bring the Razorbacks within one run.

Yohann Dessureault

The Stetson designated hitter who hit a three-run home run in the first inning to give the Hatters an early 4-0 lead.

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What’s next

The Razorbacks will look to rebound in their next series, while Stetson will try to build on this win and take the series.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the importance of starting pitching and the Razorbacks' need to be able to overcome early deficits, as they were unable to complete the comeback despite a late rally. The curfew also added an extra challenge for Arkansas in their attempt to come back.