Arkansas baseball implodes in the ninth against LSU in MCWS, fans heartbroken

The No. 3 Arkansas Razorbacks (50-15, 20-10 SEC) suffered a heartbreaking loss to the No. 6 LSU Tigers (51-15, 19-11 SEC), 6-5, in Game 2 between these two SEC baseball titans. Even though Arkansas came into this game as the second-best fielding team in the nation, the team made several inexplicable fielding errors and decisions that didn't make it look remotely like the elite defense its fielding percentage suggests. However, as Razorback Nation knows too well, the Hogs are known for epic collapses in the most significant moments in the postseason.

Landon Beidelschies got the start for Arkansas. He gave the Razorbacks five strong innings, surrendering only two earned runs and three hits, and delivered nine strikeouts. Gabe Gaeckle entered in relief of Beidelschies. In three innings, he allowed only one earned run and four hits and had four strikeouts. Next, Dave Van Horn decided to bring in a freshman to save the game in the bottom of the ninth inning. Again, Van Horn brought a freshman, Cole Gibler, into the game with a chance to remain in the College World Series hanging in the balance.  

More experienced arms remained in the bullpen. To Gibler's credit, he handled this huge moment well. He would've earned the save for the Razorbacks, but, unfortunately for Razorback Nation, Wehiwa Aloy made an unbelievably poor decision to throw the runner out going to third base instead of turning a routine double play. After surrendering three earned runs and two hits, Van Horn brought Aiden Jimenez into the game. Jimenez allowed a single that drove in the winning run.

With a two-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning, the No. 3 Arkansas Razorbacks should've defeated their rivals, the No. 6 LSU Tigers, but poor coaching and fielding sent them back to Fayetteville without winning the College World Series and to their disappointed fans.

Arkansas baseball vs. LSU: College World Series Game 2 social media reactions

RazorbackHobbs felt "So much pain" after the Razorbacks had an epic collapse in the bottom of the ninth inning to exit the 2025 College World Series.

Todd Walker, SEC Network college baseball analyst, stated, "They'll be back and in a big way next year."

Josh, an Arkansas fan, shared an image of a heartbroken Charles Davalan and said that it represents "Every Arkansas fan in the world right now."

Bobby Bones, famous Razorback fan and television personality, wrote, "Hard to say we aren't cursed. In all sports. Forever."

Jalen Battles, former Arkansas Razorbacks baseball player, praised Dave Van Horn: "Say what y'all want...IDC, DVH is the best coach I have ever played for! Yes, I get the fans wanna win but DVH is the type of coach to get you ready for life and even changes lives, makes you a better player and person! And I will ride for him always!"

William H. Snead III, a Hogs fan, offered positive thoughts: "It was a fun year. Made a lot of new friends and great memories along the way. That's all. Good night."

Jackson Collier, an Arkansas basketball beat writer at Hawg Beat, provided disappointing postseason facts Razorback Nation has had to experience since May.

Hogtrough, an Arkansas fan, was deflated: "It's really all the same every year. Don't really know what to say otherwise."

Pinto, a Razorback fan with a large following on X/Twitter, did not communicate a hopeful message: "Please don't ever tell me to wait until baseball season again..."