Arkansas Baseball Crushes UCA in Run-Rule Victory

Razorbacks score 10 runs in the 5th inning to win 15-2

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:50pm

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The No. 4 ranked Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team erupted for 10 runs in the 5th inning to run-rule the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Bears 15-2 on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. Arkansas trailed 2-1 through 4 innings before their offensive outburst, led by TJ Pompey's 2-hit, 5-RBI performance including a grand slam.

Why it matters

The Razorbacks continue their strong start to the season, improving to 19-7 overall and 6-1 in midweek games. This win sets them up well heading into a key SEC home series against Florida this weekend as they look to maintain their top-5 national ranking.

The details

Arkansas starting pitcher Peyton Lee allowed 1 run over 2 innings, before Parker Coil earned the win with 3 innings of 1-run relief. The Razorbacks' offensive explosion in the 5th inning saw them send 10 straight batters to the plate before recording an out, with TJ Pompey, Carter Rutenbar, Maika Niu, and Camden Kozeal all collecting multiple hits. Arkansas added 4 more runs in the 6th to extend the lead to 15-2 and end the game early in the 7th inning.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.
  • Arkansas trailed 2-1 through 4 innings before their 10-run 5th inning.

The players

TJ Pompey

Arkansas outfielder who went 2-for-2 with 2 home runs, including a grand slam, 5 RBIs and 3 runs scored.

Carter Rutenbar

Arkansas infielder who had a 2-hit, 4-RBI performance including his first career home run.

Parker Coil

Arkansas relief pitcher who earned the win with 3 innings of 1-run relief.

Peyton Lee

Arkansas starting pitcher who allowed 1 run over 2 innings.

University of Central Arkansas (UCA)

Arkansas' opponent, the UCA Bears, who were run-ruled 15-2 by the Razorbacks.

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What’s next

Arkansas will return to SEC play this weekend with a home series against Florida beginning on Friday.

The takeaway

Arkansas' dominant offensive performance, highlighted by TJ Pompey's big game, shows the Razorbacks' continued ability to win convincingly against non-conference opponents as they gear up for a crucial SEC series against Florida.