Arkansas Razorbacks Softball Team Heads for the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

On the pitching side, junior Robyn Herron added to Arkansas’ impressive start by throwing her second career no-hitter in a 10-0 win over Louisiana-Monroe. The Razorbacks’ pitching staff has compiled a 1.42 ERA over 59 innings, with 76 strikeouts and just 14 earned runs allowed.

History Against Tournament Opponents

The Razorbacks have a solid track record against their upcoming opponents but will still need to bring their best game.

• Rutgers: Arkansas holds a 4-0 record against the Scarlet Knights, including a 4-0 win in their last meeting in 2022.
• Cal State Fullerton: The teams have met just once, with Fullerton winning 8-1 in 2016.
• Loyola Marymount: Arkansas leads the series 7-1 and dramatically won their last matchup with a 6-5 walk-off single in 2018.
• Baylor: The teams are tied 3-3 all-time, with Arkansas winning the last meeting 11-7 in 2023.
• UCLA: The Razorbacks' only meeting with UCLA resulted in a historic 4-3 win over the No. 1-ranked Bruins in 2011.

Offensive Firepower & Coaching Impact

Arkansas has been dominant at the plate, ranking among the nation’s best in several statistical categories:

• 1st in doubles (27) and sacrifice flies (8)
• 5th in RBIs per game (8.6) and runs per game (9.4)
• Team-wide .438 on-base percentage, with six starters boasting an OBP of .500+

The impact of hitting coach DJ Gasso has been evident. In his first season in Fayetteville, the Razorbacks struck out a program-low 192 times in 1,408 at-bats last year, setting a new standard for offensive efficiency.

Pitching Depth Gives Arkansas an Edge

Arkansas’ deep pitching rotation has been another key factor in the team’s undefeated start.

• Robyn Herron & Peyton Burnham: Both are 3-0, with Burnham tallying 17 strikeouts in 13.2 innings.
• Lexi King (2-0), Reis Beuerlein (1-0), and Cam Harrison (1-0, 2 saves) provide additional depth.

Burnham is off to a historic start, becoming just the third Arkansas freshman to begin her career 3-0 in the circle.

Final Thoughts

The Razorbacks’ early-season dominance will be tested in California, but with powerful hitting, elite pitching, and momentum on their side, Arkansas is well-equipped to compete against some of the best teams in the country. If they can maintain their strong start, the Razorbacks will solidify themselves as legitimate contenders this season.