The Arkansas Razorbacks, seeded seventh, will square off against the tenth‑seeded Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the SEC Tournament on May 20 at 4:30 p.m. CT at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama. The matchup will be shown on the SEC Network and can be streamed through ESPN+ and Fubo, both of which are offering a free trial for new subscribers.
Arkansas and Tennessee did not meet during the regular season, but their recent history adds intrigue: Arkansas eliminated Tennessee from last year’s NCAA tournament, a victory that still resonates for both coaching staffs.
Coaches' paths converge
This will be the first meeting between head coaches Dave Van Horn and Josh Elander, marking a milestone in the SEC’s baseball narrative. Elander’s ties to Arkansas run deep; he served as a volunteer assistant with the Razorbacks in 2017 before taking the helm at Tennessee.
Adding another layer of connection, former Tennessee manager Tony Vitello, who guided the Volunteers before moving to the San Francisco Giants, now works within the MLB organization, illustrating the intertwined routes of college and professional baseball.
Streaming options
Fans can watch the game live on the SEC Network, with the broadcast also available via ESPN+ and Fubo. ESPN+ provides a dedicated college‑sports package, while Fubo offers a broader channel lineup and a complimentary trial for first‑time users, ensuring that the Razorbacks‑Volunteers clash reaches a wide audience.