No. 6 Arkansas Falls to Stetson 4-1

Razorbacks drop series finale against Hatters at Baum-Walker Stadium

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The No. 6 ranked Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team fell to Stetson University 4-1 in the final game of their four-game series on Sunday. The Razorbacks took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning, but Stetson responded with a home run and a three-run homer in the fourth to take a 4-1 advantage that they would hold for the rest of the game.

Why it matters

This loss drops the Razorbacks to 12-3 on the season and ends their 22-inning scoreless streak to start the year. Stetson's victory over a highly ranked opponent like Arkansas is a significant win for their program.

The details

Arkansas took the lead in the first inning when Camden Kozeal hit an RBI double after Damian Ruiz opened the game with a double. But Stetson answered in the fourth with a leadoff home run and a three-run homer to take a 4-1 advantage that they would not relinquish. Stetson pitchers Trace Hartman and Andrew Lepine held the Razorbacks to just one run for the rest of the game.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • The series finale between Arkansas and Stetson is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2026 at noon.

The players

Camden Kozeal

An Arkansas player who hit an RBI double in the first inning to give the Razorbacks an early 1-0 lead.

Damian Ruiz

An Arkansas player who opened the game with a double.

Colin Fisher

The Arkansas starting pitcher, whose scoreless streak to begin the season was snapped at 22 innings.

Trace Hartman

A Stetson pitcher who combined with Andrew Lepine to hold Arkansas to one run.

Andrew Lepine

A Stetson pitcher who combined with Trace Hartman to hold Arkansas to one run.

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What they’re saying

“We must regroup and come back strong tomorrow to try and win the series.”

— Dave Van Horn, Arkansas Head Coach (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

What’s next

The series between Arkansas and Stetson will conclude on Monday, March 10, 2026 at noon. The game will be streamed on SEC Network+.

The takeaway

This loss is a setback for the highly ranked Arkansas Razorbacks, but they will have a chance to bounce back and win the series in the final game on Monday. Stetson's victory over a top-10 opponent is a significant accomplishment for their program.