FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Tusk V, the live mascot of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 15, 2023, at his home outside of Dardanelle, Ark. Tusk V died of natural causes and was laid to rest on the Stokes Family farm. Born April 19, 2018, Tusk V served as the official…
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Arkansas drops SEC opener at LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. – Trae Hannibal scored a game-high 19 points, including two driving baskets inside the final 1:12, to lead LSU (12-1; 1-0 SEC) to a 60-57 victory over #9/78 Arkansas (11-2, 0-1 SEC) Wednesday night in the teams’ SEC opener. The game featured 10 ties and seven lead changes with no team leading…
Williams named Razorbacks’ defensive coordinator
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Head Coach Sam Pittman has named Travis Williams as the Razorbacks’ new defensive coordinator. Williams brings defensive coordinator experience and a wealth of Southeastern Conference knowledge to The Hill, having played at Auburn and later as the Tigers’ co-defensive coordinator. On the field, he starred as a two-time All-SEC linebacker – including first-team…
Sanders named AP All-American
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press. Sanders is the first Razorback to receive an All-America honor from the AP since offensive lineman Frank Ragnow was named a third-team All-American by the outlet in 2017. Sanders is the Hogs’ first AP first-team All-American since tight end…
Council named SEC Player of the Week
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas guard Ricky Council IV was named the SEC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league announced today. Council, who leads the SEC in both scoring and minutes played, averaged 22.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals while shooting 70 percent from the field in wins over Troy and San Jose State.…
Arkansas dominates second half, wins 99-58
FAYETTEVILLE – Trevon Brazile scored a career-high 23 points and the Razorbacks out-out-scored San Jose State 59-23 in the second half to lead #11 Arkansas to a 99-58 victory over the Spartans Saturday afternoon at Bud Walton Arena. Ricky Council IV added 17 points and Nick Smith Jr., who got his first career start and saw…
Razorback trio named SEC Players of the Week
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – After monumental performances in Arkansas’ 42-27 victory over No. 14 Ole Miss, three Razorbacks have received weekly awards from the Southeastern Conference Monday. Sophomore running back Raheim Sanders took home SEC Offensive Player of the Week accolades, junior linebacker Drew Sanders received SEC Defensive Player of the Week, and senior center Ricky Stromberg…
#10 Arkansas falls in 2nd exhibition at #12 Texas
AUSTIN, Texas – The 12th-ranked Texas Longhorns out-scored Arkansas 25-5 to open the second half and cruised to a 90-60 victory over #10 Arkansas in a charity exhibition game Saturday at the new Moody Center. Texas scored on the opening possession of the game on a 3-pointer and never surrendered the lead, taking a 40-30 advantage…
Clark Earns Jim Thorpe Award Player of the Week
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the second time in his career, Arkansas redshirt junior defensive back Hudson Clark has been named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Player of the Week, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame announced Thursday. Clark, who was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, had a stellar outing in Arkansas’ 52-35…
Arkansas MBB schedule update
FAYETTEVILLE – The following are updates to the Arkansas men’s basketball schedule. · Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Red-White Game, presented by Reese’s, will not be broadcast nor streamed. As a reminder, the event will be played in historic Barnhill Arena and is free and open to the public. Parking will also be free in lots west…
Razorbacks, Rangers Instructs to play Oct. 12-13
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas will host the Texas Rangers’ Instructional League team in a pair of fall scrimmages on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and Thursday, Oct. 13, at Baum-Walker Stadium. First pitch in Wednesday’s nine-inning game is set for 6 p.m., and Thursday’s seven-inning contest gets underway at 4 p.m. Both games are free for fans to…
Diamond Hogs to host Vols in revised SEC Schedule
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas will host Tennessee at Baum-Walker Stadium in the revised regular-season conference schedule released by the SEC on Tuesday. Arkansas’ updated SEC slate now features home series against Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas A&M and South Carolina. The Razorbacks’ SEC road series include trips to LSU, Ole Miss, Georgia, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt. The…
Arkansas drops second SEC game in loss to No. 2 Alabama
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Struggling to come back from a woeful first half against the number two ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, the Arkansas Razorbacks made a fight of it, but fell by the final of 49-26 at home in Fayetteville Saturday, October 1, 2022. Arkansas surrendered 28 unanswered points by the two minute mark of the…
Arkansas announces 2022-2023 Men’s Basketball non-conference schedule
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas announced its non-conference men’s basketball schedule for the 2022-23 season. In addition to playing at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational in November, Arkansas will have seven non-conference games at home, face Oklahoma on Dec. 10 in Tulsa and host Bradley on Dec. 17 in North Little Rock. The public can get their first…
UAM graduate Hunter Bell named director of strength and conditioning for Razorback Baseball program
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Hunter Bell, a former collegiate baseball player and University of Arkansas at Monticello graduate, has been named the director of strength and conditioning for the Razorback baseball program. Bell comes to Arkansas from Elon, where he spent the past year as an assistant sports performance coach. He oversaw strength and conditioning for the…
SEC announces men’s basketball league times and TV
FAYETTEVILLE – The Southeastern Conference announced the 2023 SEC men’s basketball conference schedule with start times and television designations. 2022-2023 Arkansas Men’s Basketball SEC Schedule BOLD – Home Game % – Big 12/SEC Challenge
Hogs set to play seven games in state in 2023
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Razorbacks are set to host seven home games inside the state during the 2023 season, including the season opener against Western Carolina on Sept. 2 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The Catamounts and Hogs will square off in the Capital City to begin the season, marking the first time…
Southwest Classic kickoff set for 6PM on ESPN
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – This year’s edition of the Southwest Classic is set for prime time. Arkansas and Texas A&M will kick off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, on ESPN from inside AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. The Razorbacks, who won last season’s clash with the Aggies, lead the all-time series, 42-33-3. The game…
Sanders, Stromberg file SEC Player of the Week honors
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s Drew Sanders and Ricky Stromberg each earned SEC weekly honors, the conference announced Monday. Sanders was named the league’s defensive player of the week while Stromberg received offensive lineman of the week recognition. Sanders, who was named Walter Camp National FBS Defensive Player of the Week on Sunday, had a career…
Hogs’ ground game fuels win over South Carolina
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Moving to 2-0 on the season, the Arkansas Razorbacks took down SEC Conference opponent South Carolina Saturday, September 10, 2022 by the final of 44-30. Arkansas struck first with 6:42 left in the first quarter as Raheim “Rocket” Sanders clamored into the end zone from a yard out. After the extra point,…
Smith is Preseason National Newcomer of the Year by Blue Ribbon Yearbook
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas freshman guard Nick Smith Jr., has been selected the preseason National Newcomer of the Year and preseason All-American (fourth team) by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Blue Ribbon has also picked: – Arkansas sixth in its preseason national poll. – Arkansas second in its preseason SEC poll. – Nick Smith Jr., to its…