Arkansas Baseball Faces Little Rock in Midweek Matchup

Razorbacks look to continue strong start to season against in-state rival

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:17pm

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The University of Arkansas baseball team will take on the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans in a midweek non-conference matchup on Wednesday evening. The Razorbacks, currently ranked #5 in the nation, are looking to build on their strong 25-6 start to the season against their in-state opponent.

Why it matters

This game represents an important regional rivalry between two of Arkansas' top college baseball programs. The Razorbacks are aiming to maintain their momentum after a successful opening to the season, while the Trojans will be seeking an upset victory over their more highly-ranked foes.

The details

Arkansas will send sophomore right-hander Jaxon Wiggins to the mound, who has posted a 3-1 record and 3.86 ERA so far this year. Little Rock is expected to counter with junior left-hander Ethan Ozbun, who owns a 2-2 mark and 5.40 ERA in 2026. The Razorbacks enter the game as heavy favorites, but the Trojans will be looking to pull off a surprise in front of their home crowd.

  • The game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9th at 6:00 PM Central Time.
  • Arkansas currently holds a 25-6 overall record on the 2026 season.

The players

Jaxon Wiggins

A sophomore right-handed pitcher for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.

Ethan Ozbun

A junior left-handed pitcher for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans.

University of Arkansas Razorbacks

The NCAA Division I baseball team representing the University of Arkansas, currently ranked #5 in the nation.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans

The NCAA Division I baseball team representing the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to the challenge of facing a tough in-state opponent like Little Rock. They always play us tough, so we'll need to bring our 'A' game to come away with a win.”

— Dave Van Horn, Head Coach, University of Arkansas Razorbacks

“This is a great opportunity for our team to measure ourselves against one of the best programs in the country. We're going to leave it all on the field and see if we can pull off the upset.”

— Chris Curry, Head Coach, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans

What’s next

The winner of Wednesday's game will gain valuable momentum heading into their respective conference schedules. Arkansas will open SEC play this weekend, while Little Rock will continue their Sun Belt Conference slate.

The takeaway

This midweek matchup between the Razorbacks and Trojans represents an important regional rivalry game that will provide both teams a chance to measure themselves against quality competition before diving into the heart of their conference seasons.