Arkansas baseball team secured a hard‑fought 10‑9 victory over Northeastern on Tuesday, clinching a spot in the championship round of the NCAA Lawrence Regional.
The win was powered by clutch performances from Nolan Souza and Reese Robinett, who each launched two‑run homers in the seventh inning to swing the lead in Arkansas’s favor.
Northeastern answered with a three‑run burst in the ninth, but a timely fly out by Cooper Dossett ended the comeback attempt and sealed the win.
The game unfolded as a pitchers’ duel early on, with Arkansas starter Tate McGuire and Northeastern’s Tyler Harmony trading zeros until the fourth inning opened the floodgates for both lineups.
Key Moments in the Seventh Inning
Souza’s 408‑foot shot put Arkansas ahead 6‑4, and Robinett followed with a 435‑foot blast that stretched the margin to 8‑4, showcasing the team’s power depth.
Later, Arkansas added two solo homers in the top of the ninth to push the score to 10‑8 before Northeastern narrowed the gap with a 2‑run double and an RBI single, making it 10‑9.
Reliever Cooper Maher retired the first ten batters before a bout of errors and walks loaded the bases, prompting a switch to Cooper Dossett, who ultimately closed out the game.
Looking Ahead
With the victory, Arkansas now faces Kansas on Sunday at 5 p.m., a matchup that could determine the regional champion and a potential winner‑take‑all contest on Monday.
The Razorbacks’ recent surge reflects a blend of timely hitting and resilient pitching, traits that have defined their run through the Lawrence Regional.