Arkansas Baseball Coach Reacts to Loss Against TCU

Dave Van Horn discusses 7th-ranked Razorbacks' 5-4 defeat to 10th-ranked Horned Frogs

Feb. 15, 2026 at 10:47am

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Arkansas head baseball coach Dave Van Horn spoke to the media following his team's 5-4 loss to TCU at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The 7th-ranked Razorbacks fell to the 10th-ranked Horned Frogs in the non-conference matchup.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season game between two highly ranked college baseball programs. The loss drops Arkansas to 2-1 on the young season, while TCU improves to 3-0. The game provided an opportunity for the Razorbacks to test themselves against another top-10 opponent.

The details

Van Horn's Razorbacks led 4-2 going into the 9th inning, but TCU rallied for three runs in the final frame to steal the victory. Arkansas was unable to hold onto the lead despite a strong pitching performance for most of the game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Dave Van Horn

The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team.

TCU

The 10th-ranked TCU Horned Frogs baseball team that defeated Arkansas.

Arkansas Razorbacks

The 7th-ranked college baseball team from the University of Arkansas.

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What they’re saying

“We had the game in our hands and just couldn't close it out. Credit to TCU for fighting back and getting the win.”

— Dave Van Horn, Head Coach, Arkansas Razorbacks

What’s next

The Razorbacks will look to bounce back when they take on Oklahoma State in a three-game series starting on Friday, February 21.

The takeaway

This early-season loss is a tough one for Arkansas, but it provides valuable lessons for a young team as they continue to build towards the postseason. The Razorbacks will need to learn from this defeat and refocus their efforts as they take on another tough opponent in Oklahoma State.