Arkansas Routs Oklahoma State 12-2 in Season Opener

Razorbacks baseball team dominates Cowboys in first game of 2026 season

Feb. 14, 2026 at 10:31am

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The Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys 12-2 in their season opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Head coach Dave Van Horn and players met with the media after the game to discuss the decisive victory.

Why it matters

This win marks a strong start to the season for the Razorbacks, who are ranked No. 7 nationally. The game was played at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, giving the teams a chance to compete in a major league stadium.

The details

Arkansas scored 12 runs on the day, led by a powerful offensive performance. The Razorbacks' pitching staff also held the Cowboys to just 2 runs, setting the tone for what could be a successful season for the team.

  • The game took place on Friday, February 14, 2026, kicking off the new college baseball season.

The players

Dave Van Horn

The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“We came out and played a great game today. The guys were locked in and executed our game plan really well.”

— Dave Van Horn, Head Coach

What’s next

The Razorbacks will look to continue their strong start to the season with additional games against Oklahoma State and other opponents in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Arkansas' decisive victory over Oklahoma State in the season opener demonstrates the team's potential to be a force to be reckoned with in college baseball this year.