The Texas Longhorns baseball team is set to meet the Arkansas Razorbacks in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament this Friday, a clash that pits the No. 2 seed against the No. 7 seed. The game will be played at 3 p.m. Central Time at Hoover Met Stadium in Hoover, Alabama, and will be broadcast live on the SEC Network and on 1300 AM radio, giving fans across the region a chance to follow the action.
A rivalry renewed
The two programs have met 118 times over the years, with Texas holding a 76‑42 edge in the all‑time series. Yet the recent stretch has favored Arkansas, which has taken the last five meetings, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming contest.
Arkansas opened its tournament run with an 8‑4 victory over Tennessee, while Texas looks to extend its season after a strong finish to the regular slate. Both clubs arrive with momentum and a desire to capitalize on their early successes.
Key matchups on the mound
Texas will hand the ball to right‑hander Cody Howard, who enters the game with a 7.45 ERA, while Arkansas counters with left‑hander Hunter Dietz, a more consistent performer at a 3.32 ERA. The contrasting styles of the two starters promise a compelling pitching duel.
The winner will advance to Saturday’s semifinals, where they could face either Texas A&M or Auburn, two teams that have also been generating buzz in the tournament. A victory would keep either Longhorns or Razorbacks alive in the hunt for the SEC title.
Beyond the on‑field storylines, the matchup carries added weight for the programs’ histories and for the fans who travel to Hoover, a city that has become a frequent host for SEC baseball events. The atmosphere is expected to be electric as supporters from both schools converge on the stadium.