Arkansas Secures NCAA Tournament Spot
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Razorbacks have officially earned their place in the NCAA Tournament for the 36th time in program history, showcasing an impressive season with a record of 43 wins and 13 losses. As the No. 3 national seed and the top seed in the Fayetteville Regional, Arkansas will host a competitive field comprised of No. 2 seed Kansas (43-15), No. 3 seed Creighton (41-14), and No. 4 seed North Dakota State (20-31) from May 30 to June 2 at Baum-Walker Stadium.
Regional Matchup Details
Arkansas will kick off its tournament run by facing North Dakota State at 2 PM on Friday, May 30, with the game available for streaming on ESPN+. This will mark the 12th time Arkansas has hosted a regional in its history, a commendable feat that demonstrates the program's consistent excellence, especially as this will be the seventh instance in the last eight full seasons. In addition, the Razorbacks have enjoyed tremendous success at Baum-Walker Stadium this year, boasting a stellar 32-4 record, translating to an .889 winning percentage, just two wins shy of tying the single-season home record of 34 set in 2018 and equaled in 2024.
Path to the Super Regionals
The winner of the Fayetteville Regional will face the winner of the Knoxville Regional, competing in a best-of-three super regional from June 6-8 or June 7-9. Tennessee, the No. 14 national seed and top regional seed, will host teams including Wake Forest, Cincinnati, and Miami (OH) in Knoxville this upcoming weekend, making for an exciting series of matchups.
Record 13 SEC Teams in Tournament
This year’s tournament marks a historic occasion, featuring a record 13 teams from the Southeastern Conference (SEC)—the highest number from any conference in NCAA history. In addition to Arkansas, the SEC is represented by esteemed programs such as Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas, and Vanderbilt. Furthermore, a record-tying eight SEC teams are poised to serve as regional hosts.
NCAA Fayetteville Regional Schedule
- Friday, May 30
- Game 1 – Arkansas vs. NDSU – 2 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Game 2 – Kansas vs. Creighton – 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Saturday, May 31
- Game 3 – Game 1 Loser vs. Game 2 Loser – 2 p.m.
- Game 4 – Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, June 1
- Game 5 – Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Loser – 2 p.m.
- Game 6 – Game 4 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner – 8 p.m.
- Monday, June 2 (If Necessary)
- Game 7 – If the Game 5 Winner Wins Game 6 – TBD
As the Razorbacks begin this decisive tournament, they carry the momentum of a consistently strong season. Fans and sports analysts alike will be watching closely to see if Arkansas can capitalize on their home-field advantage and advance further in the tournament, potentially inching closer to securing a prestigious NCAA championship title.
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