Arkansas Softball Hosts Ole Miss in NCAA Super Regional

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas softball team is set to host an NCAA Super Regional from May 23 to May 25, marking the third time in program history that Bogle Park will be the site of this playoff event. The No. 4 national seed Razorbacks will face Ole Miss in a highly anticipated matchup starting on Friday, May 23, at 7 p.m. ET.

Matt Schumacker will provide play-by-play commentary, while Kenzie Fowler will serve as the analyst for all games throughout the super regional weekend. The Friday night game will be televised nationally on ESPNU, with Saturday’s first pitch scheduled for 8 p.m. The time for Sunday’s game, if necessary, has yet to be announced.

This season, Arkansas has achieved remarkable success, winning a program-record five series against Top 10 teams, including victories over No. 1 Texas A&M and No. 2 Florida. These wins contributed to the Razorbacks’ impressive 43-12 overall record and their prominence in various national polls.

Bri Ellis, a standout player for Arkansas, was recognized as the SEC Player of the Year and leads several players receiving All-SEC accolades this season. In total, Arkansas boasts a record eight players earning NFCA All-Region honors, highlighting the team’s significant talent this season.

As the Razorbacks prepare for Ole Miss, they are also coming off a stunning performance in the regional round where they won all three games, including a dominant 10-0 victory against Saint Louis.

Head coach Courtney Deifel‘s squad is looking to secure a spot in the Women’s College World Series for the first time in program history. Arkansas previously made three Super Regional appearances in 2018, 2021, and 2022.

In addition to team success, Arkansas’ pitchers have had an outstanding season, with a combined team ERA of 2.94 and 45 shutouts recorded in the last two seasons. The Razorbacks have three pitchers who have thrown no-hitters this year, putting them alongside elite company in college softball.

For further information regarding schedule updates and other news, fans can visit ArkansasRazorbacks.com or follow @RazorbackSB on social media.