The No. 1 Arkansas Razorbacks (31-3; 11-1 SEC) defeated their in-state rivals, the Arkansas State Red Wolves (14-18; 5-7 Sun Belt), 7-3 at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville. Despite Arkansas State's significant talent disadvantage in this contest, the Red Wolves held their own against the Razorbacks, giving Razorback Nation more discomfort than expected.
The Red Wolves led the Hogs through the first four innings 2-1, producing much of that discomfort. However, in the fifth inning, Charles Davalan, the genuine star of this game, hit a three-run homer, supplying the Razorbacks with a 4-3 lead to end the inning.
Kuhio Aloy delivered a two-run home run in the sixth inning, bringing Arkansas's lead to 6-3. The Razorbacks added one more run in the sixth inning, extending the lead to 7-3, ultimately the final score. According to ESPN, the Hogs used six pitchers, surrendering only three runs on seven hits. Without question, the Hogs' pitching staff has excellent depth.
The Arkansas State Red Wolves deserve much credit for coming to Baum-Walker Stadium and playing a quality game against the top team in the country. However, Charles Davalan and Kuhio Aloy's homers ultimately secured the win. Many in Razorback Nation expressed how happy they were that the No. 1 Arkansas Razorbacks handled their business against Arkansas State.
Arkansas baseball vs. Arkansas State Social Media Reactions
Nolvin Carranza, an Arkansas weather anchor, appreciated the University of Arkansas band's presence at Baum-Walker Stadium.
Band from the hog pen 😁😁 the distant sound makes it that much better to listen to pic.twitter.com/5MfgVExpQs
— Nolvin Carranza (@nolvincarranza) April 8, 2025
Razorback Women's Basketball expressed gratitude to Arkansas baseball for "hosting a meet and greet at tonight's game" for Kelsi Musick, the new women's basketball head coach.
Thanks @RazorbackBSB for hosting a meet and greet at tonight’s game! pic.twitter.com/mYpOEA5TDq
— Razorback Women's Basketball (@RazorbackWBB) April 8, 2025
Dave Van Horn, head coach of the Arkansas baseball team, stated, "We were a little lethargic, but I think we woke up just enough and now, you know, glad we got away with the win."
"We were a little lethargic, but I think we woke up just enough and now, you know, glad we got away with the win." #WPS
— Pig Trail Nation (@PigTrailNation) April 9, 2025
The Hogs took down Arkansas State 7-3 tonight, hear more from Dave Van Horn and the players on the win below ⤵️https://t.co/lVk77SEPKS pic.twitter.com/6hV46UXC1G
Pig Trail Nation said, "With the 7-3 win over Arkansas State, the Hogs are off to their best 34-game start in program history."
With the 7-3 win over Arkansas State, the Hogs are off to their best 34-game start in program history 👀 #WPS https://t.co/SunIfKYsZG
— Pig Trail Nation (@PigTrailNation) April 9, 2025
Daniel, Shi, an Arkansas Razorbacks beat writer at Sports Illustrated, stated, "It's official. Arkansas has a 100% winning percentage" with the Arkansas bandage attending a baseball team.
It's official. Arkansas has a 100% winning percentage with @uarkbands in the house. https://t.co/8RbEyNLgBV
— daniel shi (@dshi12) April 9, 2025
Kevin Bohannon, an Arkansas college baseball writer at 247Sports, wrote, "Razorbacks got a scare from ASU on Tuesday a Baum-Walker."
Razorbacks got a scare from ASU on Tuesday at Baum-Walker. A pair of home runs put the game away with Hogs winning 7-3. Here’s how it happened: #Arkansas #Razorbacks #WPS https://t.co/36oPGw11hq
— Kevin Bohannon (@KBoBaseballGuru) April 9, 2025
Rabid Razorback Fans noted that Arkansas State "put up a good fight but couldn't match the talent of the Hogs!"
#1 Arkansas handles business against Arkansas State as the Red Wolves put up a good fight but couldn’t match the talent of the Hogs! They improve to 31-3 on the season(a program best over the 1st 34 Games)!👆🅰️🐗⚾️#Razorbacks #Baseball https://t.co/m59Tt9ps8X
— Rabid Razorback Fans (@Rabid_Razorback) April 9, 2025
Arkansas State acknowledged its effort against the Razorbacks.
A-State Battles in Midweek Defeat at Top-Ranked Arkansas, 7-3 https://t.co/mtbNJXg7Jm
— Arkansas State (@ArkansasState) April 9, 2025
Ronnie Brashear, a Razorback fan, was excited about Arkansas defeating Arkansas State.
Hogs Win 7-3 over Arkansas State!!! #GoHogs #WPS pic.twitter.com/9f3sxu10y0
— Ronnie Brashear (@ronbks) April 9, 2025
Hog Fan Page (Will Carter) said, "Best start through 34 games in program history...and that's saying a lot."
Hogs dub
— Hog Fan Page (will carter) (@HogFanPage) April 9, 2025
Best start through 34 games in program history… and that’s saying a lot
Woo Pig https://t.co/QMxP6ksxqE
Arkansas Razorbacks on Sports Report was happy about Arkansas defeating Arkansas State.
HOGS WIN!!! Arkansas beats Arkansas State!! pic.twitter.com/ggUZKxcOND
— Arkansas Razorbacks on SR (@SRArkansas) April 9, 2025