AUBURN, Ala. — Ryder Helfrick didn't blink. With Arkansas trailing by a run in the eighth inning at Plainsman Park, the junior catcher stood in against Auburn closer Jett Johnston and laid off a sharp 1-2 slider that nearly got him to chase.
Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn and players Ryder Helfrick and Hunter Dietz discussed the Razorbacks' win over Auburn on Friday.
It's only Day 5 of Arkansas spring ball, nobody's been tackled live yet and it's way too early to draw firm conclusions. But reports after watching the Razorbacks work through full-pad drills Thursday in 78-degree weather with gusts up to 31 mph, one thing's getting harder to ignore — the defense might be the better unit this season.
Optimism is an easy sell in April when only a select few have watched practice and there's been no preview of what's to come with a spring game. The latter is on its way, but it likely won't tell the whole story of what to expect out of the Arkansas Razorbacks in Year One under coach Ryan Silverfield.
Follow along as the Razorbacks play the Tigers in Game 2 at Plainsman Park.
Karter Knox is done in Fayetteville. The Arkansas forward plans to enter the transfer portal, according to a report initially by On3 on Friday citing Knox's agency, LIFT Management.
The No. 9 Arkansas gymnastics team advanced to the final of the NCAA Lexington Regional on Friday after placing first in Session I of the semifinal.
Ahead of the third weekend in a row playing at Bogle Park, the Razorbacks grilled out at the ballpark.
The statistics from the returning group were not overwhelming, but the retention rate was impressive.
Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield and staff are expected to host an impressive amount of targets on Saturday.
There's a moment in spring football when a coach stops hoping a player gets it and starts believing he might actually be getting it. For Arkansas wide receivers coach Larry Smith, that moment with Courtney Crutchfield may have arrived.
No. 35 Arkansas men’s tennis returned home to Billingsley Tennis Center on Friday evening and fell 5-2 to the No. 6 Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Razorbacks (16-11) battled in doubles play, but the Bulldogs (19-3) claimed the point.
In the current timeline of world events, Arkansas baseball is struggling in a way that is a bit demoralizing even for the media. Actual trained journalists are not supposed to cheer or feel much of anything other than an appreciation for great play on the field and recognition of bad play when that's the case.
AUBURN, Ala. – A seven-run fifth inning, powered by six hits, two walks and an error, doomed No. 17 Arkansas (19-12, 4-6 SEC) in its 10-2 series-opening loss against No.
AUBURN, Ala. — In the space of just seven days, Arkansas' proud baseball program went from a confident club worthy of its No. 4 national ranking to a group that seems as overmatched as Iran.
As the Arkansas Razorbacks look to enhance their passing game this season, the spotlight shines on a revamped receiving corps. Under Ryan Silverfield, they are poised to create mismatches and stretch defenses.
The end of a college basketball season often brings a mix of pride, heartbreak, and reflection. That was exactly the atmosphere surrounding John Calipari and his Arkansas squad after their season came to an end in the NCAA Tournament.
Arizona’s been one of the best teams in college basketball all season long, headed by a slew of NBA Draft-bound prospects. Their dominance has continued into the NCAA Tournament, where on Thursday they were able to blow out the white-hot Arkansas Razorbacks, 109-88.
Darius Acuff Jr. and the No. 4 seed Arkansas Razorbacks are set to take on the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats in a Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday. The Razorbacks are aiming for their third win in the NCAA Tournament, already beating the No.
As the Arkansas Razorbacks gear up for another competitive season, the focus turns to an innovative backfield strategy. This aims to outpace and outlast SEC defenses.
The Sweet 16 matchup between Arizona and Arkansas is one of the most highly anticipated games of the round. John Calipari is a legendary coach, and the Razorbacks are on a roll after winning the SEC Tournament.
John Calipari has extended a helping hand to Moses Moody after the Golden State Warriors star’s season came to a brutal end on Monday night. Moody suffered a gruesome knee injury late in the Warriors’ overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Reebok hopes it has found the next "Answer" in Arkansas Razorbacks freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr.
Arkansas Razorbacks star freshman Darius Acuff Jr. is having a March to remember. He has officially reached an agreement on a historic signature shoe deal with Reebok, a representative with the company told ESPN on Tuesday.
Some of the top players throughout the country this season are still playing in March Madness.
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