The No. 3 Arkansas Razorbacks (17-2; 1-1 SEC) destroyed the No. 13 Ole Miss Rebels (15-3; 1-1 SEC) 12-3 in Oxford in the second game of the first SEC weekend series of the season. After the Hogs lost the first game of the series 10-6, Dave Van Horn reminded folks that "It's just one of 30." Equally important, Van Horn stated, "Our guys are just disappointed we lost, but we got to learn from it and just move on."
Razorback fans should have felt encouraged to hear no alarm bells from Van Horn and to know his players were "disappointed" they lost. Although the game was "just one of 30," knowing the team is uncomfortable with losing is vital, even if "It's just one of 30." Therefore, Van Horn's response may not only reveal why the Hogs played such an impressive second game, but it may also lay bare the team's serious commitment to winning, no matter who it plays, no matter where it plays, and no matter if "It's just one of 30."
Although the Razorbacks were down 2-1 heading into the fifth inning, triggering despair for some Hog fans skeptical about their team's hitting capabilities against SEC opponents, Arkansas showed that those offensive explosions it delivered against non-conference teams, including in run-rule wins, can materialize against SEC foes, starting with the Ole Miss Rebels. Scoring eight runs in one inning against the thirteenth-ranked team in the nation is impressive.
The impressive eight-run fifth inning would be all Arkansas needed to secure a 12-3 win and Dave Van Horn's 900th at Arkansas. As Daniel Shi, an Arkansas Razorbacks beat writer at Sports Illustrated, disclosed, Van Horn witnessed his Razorbacks hit five home runs. Without question, Arkansas's players helped make his 900th win at Arkansas one of the most memorable. Many Arkansas fans and media expressed on social media how thrilled they were with Arkansas embarrassing the No. 13 Ole Miss Rebels on their home field.Β Β
Social Media Reactions: Arkansas baseball vs. Ole Miss
Dave Van Horn congratulated for 900th win at Arkansas
Goat!! πππ§ https://t.co/cwKb3i42Pd
β Carmen Carterπ (@cartergirl1977) March 16, 2025
Mr. 900 π«‘π«‘π https://t.co/Hkozdx1SaD
β Bobby Wernes (@bobbywernes) March 16, 2025
Tonight's win over Ole Miss marks 900 wins for DVH at Arkansas.
β Pig Trail Nation (@PigTrailNation) March 16, 2025
Wow. ππ #WPS https://t.co/dm2yT9TwF4
FINAL - Arkansas 12, Ole Miss 3
β Andrew Hutchinson (@NWAHutch) March 16, 2025
The Hogs bounce back in a big way and even the series. It's Dave Van Horn's 900th win as the Razorbacks' head coach.
Legend. https://t.co/BnbN0WN2uL
β Logan Maxwell (@Logan__maxwell) March 16, 2025
900 career wins. Thank you DVH! ππ pic.twitter.com/RI7UqLWTF4
β razorbackHobbs (@razorbackHobbs) March 16, 2025
β Hunter Yurachek (@HunterYurachek) March 16, 2025
Final: Arkansas 12, Ole Miss 3
β daniel shi (@dshi12) March 16, 2025
Arkansas is 17-2 (1-1)
Note: Van Horn's 900th win as Razorback coach. #WPS
Razorbacks praised for their performance
Pig Trail Nation asserted that the Hogs had a "Nice win."
Nice win for the Hogs over Ole Miss in game two of the series! #WPS https://t.co/TfqRlNhoUT
β Pig Trail Nation (@PigTrailNation) March 16, 2025
Steve Sullivan, an Arkansas KATV sportscaster, contended that it was "A complete beatdown."
Hogs win 12-3. A complete beatdown. 18 K's and 5 Home Runs.
β Steve Sullivan (@sully7777) March 16, 2025
Ben Bybee, an Arkansas pitcher, praised a fellow Razorback pitcher, Aiden Jimenez, for pitching three scoreless innings against the Ole Miss Rebels.
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β ben bybee (@_benbybee) March 16, 2025
SEC Baseball noted how well Arkansas hit the baseball against Ole Miss.
Hogs ride the long ball and the even the series at Ole Miss. Ranked rubber on deck Sunday. https://t.co/5BmJ9AHi5y
β SEC Baseball (@SECbaseball) March 16, 2025
MadMemaw, a passionate Arkansas Razorbacks fan, was "proud" of Gabe Gaeckle's performance.
Way to bounce back young man. Super proud of you. https://t.co/vhvfUtDsjz
β MadMemaw (@MadMemaw61) March 16, 2025
Kendall Rogers, Co-Owner of D1Baseball, praised Arkansas's dominant performance against the Rebels.
Arkansas bounced back from a series-opening loss to Ole Miss by dominating the Rebels, 12-3, tonight. @RazorbackBSB's Aiden Jimenez struck out six in three shutout while Charles Davalan had a HR, four hits and three RBIs.
β Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) March 16, 2025
Hunter Yurachek, director of athletics at the University of Arkansas, congratulated the Hogs on an impressive win.
Congrats @RazorbackBSB. #WinAsOneRazorback https://t.co/K1HCtqlcQi
β Hunter Yurachek (@HunterYurachek) March 16, 2025
Will McEntire, an Arkansas pitcher, wants more players like Kuhio Aloy and Wehiwa Aloy on the team.
β Will McEntire (@w_mcentire) March 16, 2025
Peter Flaherty III, a national college baseball writer and analyst, is intrigued by Charles Davalan's talent.
Charles Davalan is an intriguing DE Soph. Hitting .352 in '25 with 3 HRs and 12 RBIs. Plus bat-to-ball skills, running a 93% overall contact rate. Polished approach, chasing at just a 19% clip. Has posted EVs > 110. Compact frame w/ strength. Good athlete!pic.twitter.com/GvwjBjiJLL
β Peter Flaherty III (@PeterGFlaherty) March 16, 2025
Dr. Antonio Daniels, an Arkansas Razorbacks beat writer at FanSided's Razorbackers, stated, "I want all the doubters about the No. 3 Arkansas #Razorbacks to report to the office tonight. Where is that negativity tonight? Belt to butt on Ole Miss tonight in Oxford!"
I want all the doubters about the No. 3 Arkansas #Razorbacks to report to the office tonight. Where is that negativity tonight? Belt to butt on Ole Miss tonight in Oxford! #WPS #Arkansas #OleMiss #Rebels
β Dr. Antonio M. Daniels (@paideiarebel) March 16, 2025
Hogtrough, a passionate Arkansas Razorbacks fan, was happy about the home runs the Hogs hit: "HR derby has begun."
HR derby has begun
β Hogtrough (@Hogtrough) March 16, 2025