Third-ranked Arkansas (18-2) is set to welcome Oral Roberts (12-6) to Baum-Walker Stadium for a two-game midweek series on March 18-19. With 16 consecutive midweek victories, the Razorbacks have established themselves as a dominant force in non-weekend matchups. Under the leadership of head coach Dave Van Horn, Arkansas looks to maintain its strong start to the season against an Oral Roberts team seeking a statement win.

Arkansas’ 18-2 record marks the seventh time the program has achieved this level of success in its first 20 games during the Van Horn era. Van Horn recently secured his 900th victory at Arkansas with a win over Ole Miss, becoming only the fourth coach in SEC history to reach that milestone with a single program. He joins Mississippi State’s Ron Polk (1,139), Vanderbilt’s Tim Corbin (936), and Ole Miss’ Mike Bianco (920) in the record books.

Midweek Performance Key to Arkansas’ Strong Start Arkansas has demonstrated consistency in midweek games, riding a 16-game winning streak in such matchups. The team went a perfect 12-0 in midweek games in 2024, marking its first undefeated midweek season since 2005. In 2025, Arkansas remains unbeaten at 5-0, with wins over Grambling, ULM, and UCA.

The Razorbacks’ last midweek loss came on May 2, 2023, against Lipscomb at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Midweek success has long been a program strength. In 2005, Van Horn’s third season, the team finished 9-0 in midweek matchups, including victories over Centenary, Missouri State, Northern Colorado, Oral Roberts, and Oklahoma State.

Players to Watch Arkansas’ offense is led by the Aloy brothers from Wailuku, Hawai’i. Kuhio Aloy leads the team with a .424 batting average, eight home runs, and 33 RBIs, while Wehiwa Aloy follows closely with a .380 average, a team-high nine home runs, and 24 RBIs. Kuhio transferred from BYU, while Wehiwa arrived from Fresno State, providing Arkansas with a potent duo at the plate.

On the mound, Colin Fisher started Arkansas’ most recent midweek game, pitching three scoreless innings while allowing one hit and striking out three against Central Arkansas. The pitching staff features standout left-hander Landon Beidelschides, who holds a 3-0 record with a 3.80 ERA over 21.1 innings. Another key contributor is Zach Root, the team’s strikeout leader with 37 in just 24.1 innings of work.

Baum-Walker Stadium: A Home-Field Advantage Arkansas remains undefeated at Baum-Walker Stadium this season, boasting a 14-0 record. The team has secured home victories against Washington State, No. 22 TCU, Michigan, and No. 13 Ole Miss. Statistically, the Razorbacks rank among the nation’s top programs, sitting 10th in team ERA, seventh in home runs (36), and 17th in total runs scored (156), averaging 13 per game.

As Arkansas prepares to take on Oral Roberts, the Razorbacks aim to continue their winning ways at home and solidify their midweek dominance. With a balanced lineup, strong pitching, and an unwavering home crowd, they are well-positioned for another competitive series.