The University of Arkansas baseball team has climbed to No. 13 in the latest USA TODAY Coaches Poll, marking a modest but notable rise after a 2‑1 week that included a road series win over Kentucky.
A Surprising Surge
The Razorbacks opened the series with a loss, only to rally with two straight victories, the final game ending 16‑12 after a ten‑run first inning that set the tone and showcased the team’s offensive firepower.
Coach Dave Van Horn guided the effort, and the team now heads into the SEC Tournament as the No. 7 seed, scheduled to face the winner of the Tennessee‑South Carolina matchup on Wednesday, May 20.
SEC Tournament Outlook
Nationally, UCLA remains the No. 1 club, and the top five stays unchanged with North Carolina, Georgia Tech, Georgia and Texas holding firm. Ten SEC schools populate the overall top‑25, reflecting the conference’s depth, even as Arkansas has endured recent weekend losses to Georgia, Auburn and Florida.