Arkansas Men's Track and Field Hosts Wooo Pig Classic

Head Coach Doug Case previews Saturday's meet as team battles flu ahead of four-week indoor season

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Arkansas men's track and field team will host the Wooo Pig Classic this Saturday at the Randal Tyson Track Center. Several Razorback athletes have been battling the flu, which kept many from competing at last weekend's Razorback Invitational. Head coach Doug Case met with the media to preview the upcoming meet and provide an update on his team's health as they enter a four-week stretch of indoor competitions.

Why it matters

The Wooo Pig Classic is an important early-season meet for the Razorbacks as they prepare for the SEC and NCAA Indoor Championships. Despite the flu affecting several team members, Arkansas will look to use this weekend's competition to gain momentum and experience ahead of the postseason.

The details

The Wooo Pig Classic will feature several schools including UCA, Harding, Little Rock, Louisiana Tech, Notre Dame and Pittsburg State. Coach Case noted that some Arkansas athletes will compete in different events than normal as the team navigates the flu outbreak. He also highlighted a few Razorbacks who impressed at last weekend's Razorback Invitational.

  • The Wooo Pig Classic will take place this Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • The meet is the second of four consecutive weekends of indoor track meets in Fayetteville.

The players

Doug Case

Head coach of the Arkansas men's track and field team.

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What they’re saying

“Several members of the Arkansas men's team are battling the flu, which prevented many from competing last weekend at the Razorback Invitational.”

— Doug Case, Head Coach (kark.com)

What’s next

The Razorbacks will look to build momentum at the Wooo Pig Classic ahead of the SEC Indoor Championships in late February.

The takeaway

Despite the flu affecting the Arkansas men's track and field team, the Wooo Pig Classic provides an important opportunity for the Razorbacks to gain experience and prepare for the postseason as they host several schools at the Randal Tyson Track Center.