No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks to Face Missouri State Bears at Hammons Field

The two teams will meet for a non-conference matchup on Tuesday, March 21.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:12pm

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The No. 17 ranked Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team will travel to Springfield, Missouri to take on the Missouri State Bears at Hammons Field on Tuesday, March 21. Both teams are having strong seasons so far, with Arkansas holding a 19-10 record and Missouri State at 17-9.

Why it matters

This non-conference matchup between two top teams in their respective regions provides an important test for both programs as they prepare for the heart of their conference schedules. The game at Hammons Field, a neutral site, will give the Razorbacks a chance to face quality competition outside of the SEC.

The details

The Razorbacks, ranked 17th nationally, will make the trip to Springfield to take on the Bears at Hammons Field, the home ballpark of the Missouri State baseball team. Arkansas holds a 19-10 overall record so far this season, while Missouri State comes in at 17-9. Both teams will be looking to use this non-conference clash as a chance to sharpen their skills ahead of crucial conference play.

  • The game will take place on Tuesday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Arkansas Razorbacks

The No. 17 ranked baseball team from the University of Arkansas.

Missouri State Bears

The baseball team from Missouri State University, hosting the game at their home field, Hammons Field.

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The takeaway

This non-conference matchup between two highly ranked teams provides an important opportunity for both the Arkansas Razorbacks and Missouri State Bears to test themselves against quality competition before the heart of their conference schedules. The game at the neutral site of Hammons Field should make for an exciting and competitive contest.