Arkansas Baseball Reeling After Sweep, Seeks Path to Bounce Back

Despite plummeting rankings, Razorbacks still have 70% of SEC slate left to turn things around.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:07pm

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Arkansas baseball is in a tailspin after being swept at home by Florida and losing a close game to Missouri State. The Diamond Hogs have plummeted in the rankings, but head coach Dave Van Horn has a clear plan for how his team can recover and make up for the losses.

Why it matters

Arkansas has been a consistent national power in baseball, with the longest active streak of being ranked in the USA Today Coaches Poll. The recent struggles have put that streak in jeopardy and raised questions about the team's pitching woes. How Van Horn and the Razorbacks respond could determine the trajectory of their season.

The details

After being swept at home by Florida, Arkansas lost a wild 15-14 game in 10 innings against Missouri State. The Razorbacks' pitching staff has struggled, allowing 38 hits and 23 runs to Florida. Van Horn admitted he's at a loss for what's causing the issues on the mound. Despite the recent skid, Arkansas still has 70% of its SEC schedule remaining, including series against ranked opponents Auburn, Alabama, and Georgia.

  • Arkansas was swept at home by Florida in early April.
  • The Razorbacks lost 15-14 in 10 innings against Missouri State on April 1.
  • Arkansas is scheduled to play at No. 18 Auburn from April 2-4.

The players

Dave Van Horn

The head coach of the Arkansas baseball team, who has led the Razorbacks to consistent national prominence.

Justin Lebron

A standout player for the No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide, one of Arkansas' upcoming ranked opponents.

Wes Johnson

The head coach of the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs, who previously served as an assistant under Van Horn at Arkansas.

Skip Johnson

The head coach of the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners, who are surging after a recent series win over Texas.

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What they’re saying

“We talk about all the situations. If you're 1-1, you've got to find a way to win the series. If you're 0-2, you've got to find a way to get a game. If you get swept, you've got to find a way to sweep somewhere up the road. You've got to make up for it.”

— Dave Van Horn, Head Coach, Arkansas Baseball

“No, not at all.”

— Dave Van Horn, Head Coach, Arkansas Baseball

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