Championship Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks, seeded seventh, will square off against the Georgia Bulldogs, the No. 1 seed, in the SEC Tournament championship game scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama. Both teams arrive with strong recent form, but the Bulldogs carry the higher national ranking and a more impressive overall record.
Arkansas brings a five‑game winning streak into the final, while Georgia has won two straight. The Razorbacks finish the season at 39‑19, whereas the Bulldogs sit at 45‑12. In their last ten outings, Arkansas is 8‑2 and Georgia is 9‑1, underscoring the consistency each squad has displayed down the stretch.
Coaching Experience and Records
Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn enters his 24th season with the Razorbacks, holding a career record of 972‑491 at the school and 1,292‑648 overall in Division I. Georgia’s Wes Johnson, in his third year with the Bulldogs, posted a 131‑46 record this season, reflecting a rapid turnaround for the program.
The series history favors Arkansas, which leads 39‑32 overall. The most recent meeting on April 16 in Fayetteville saw Georgia pull out a 26‑14 victory to win the series 2‑1, a result that adds a layer of intrigue to the upcoming rematch.
Broadcast and Weather Outlook
The championship will be televised on ABC and streamed via WatchESPN.com and the ESPN app. Commentary will be provided by Karl Ravech, Kyle Peterson, Chris Burke and Kris Budden on the national feed, while Phil Elson and Bubba Carpenter will handle play‑by‑play duties for the Razorback Sports Network.
The National Weather Service forecasts an 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4 p.m., with a high temperature near 81 degrees. The prospect of inclement weather could influence pitching strategies and field conditions for both clubs.