Arkansas Coach Calls for Lessons After Stunning Loss to Arkansas State

Razorbacks look to bounce back in rematch after 12-4 defeat

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Arkansas Razorbacks suffered a surprising 12-4 loss to in-state rival Arkansas State on Tuesday night. Head coach Dave Van Horn urged his team to learn from the defeat, noting they have a quick chance for redemption with a rematch scheduled for Wednesday. The Razorbacks are now 6-2 on the season after the loss, which saw Arkansas State belt five home runs.

Why it matters

The loss was an unexpected setback for the Razorbacks, who had won five straight games entering Tuesday's contest. As Arkansas looks to build momentum ahead of SEC play, this defeat raises questions about the team's pitching and hitting consistency that Van Horn will need to address.

The details

Arkansas State pounded out 14 hits, including five home runs, to cruise to the 12-4 victory over the Razorbacks. Arkansas managed just eight hits on the night and used four pitchers, all of whom gave up at least one run. Van Horn acknowledged his team is dealing with some illness and injury issues, but said the loss provides a valuable learning opportunity with a rematch looming the next day.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The rematch is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT.

The players

Dave Van Horn

The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team.

Kuhio Aloy

An Arkansas player hitting .435 on the season.

Damian Ruiz

An Arkansas player hitting .412 on the season.

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What they’re saying

“Hopefully you learn something from that. We get to play again tomorrow. We're down in numbers, and the guys gotta play. Backup catcher is sick, different guys are sick. It's just the way it is. Leadoff man's sick, hurt. Better now than later, but we've got to find a way to get through it.”

— Dave Van Horn, Head Coach (on3.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This loss highlights the need for the Razorbacks to shore up their pitching and hitting consistency as they prepare to enter SEC play. While dealing with injuries and illness, Van Horn is hopeful his team can learn from this defeat and bounce back quickly in the rematch.