Razorbacks Aim to Finish Xavier Series Sweeping at Baum-Walker

Arkansas returns to Baum-Walker Stadium Sunday aiming to take every game against Xavier behind steady pitching and timely hitting.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The No. 8 Razorbacks return to the field at noon to face Xavier in Game 3, looking to finish the weekend set in front of their home crowd. Arkansas enters the finale at 5-1 after Saturday's 7-6 walk-off win. The Musketeers, now 2-4, pushed the Razorbacks deep into the late innings before the Hogs found a way to finish.

Why it matters

A series win at home keeps the Hogs building confidence early in the season. It also keeps the buzz alive around a team ranked No. 8 nationally. Through six games, Arkansas has shown it can win in different ways, with steady pitching performances, timely hits, and late-inning fireworks.

The details

Saturday's game featured momentum swings in the middle innings, with Xavier briefly grabbing leads in the third and fourth, but Arkansas answering each time. Camden Kozeal turned in a standout offensive performance, going 4-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBIs, including hitting for the cycle. Kuhio Aloy added a home run and two RBIs in the win.

  • The game will be played on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at noon.
  • Arkansas enters the finale at 5-1 after Saturday's 7-6 walk-off win.

The players

Camden Kozeal

An Arkansas player who went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBIs, including hitting for the cycle in Saturday's win.

Kuhio Aloy

An Arkansas player who hit a home run and drove in two RBIs in Saturday's win.

Colin Fisher

The Arkansas left-hander who will start on the mound on Sunday, having not allowed an earned run this season with a 0.00 ERA.

Jack DeTienne

The Xavier right-hander who will start on the mound on Sunday, entering with an 8.10 ERA and 0-1 record.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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