The No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks defeated No. 10 LSU 12-9 in the opening game of their three-game series Wednesday at Bogle Park. The win brings Arkansas's overall record to 37-10 and 13-9 in SEC play. LSU moves to 39-12 and 11-11 in SEC play.
Bri Ellis tied the Arkansas season home run record during the game, hitting her 25th of the year. The Razorbacks built an early lead, scoring seven runs in the first inning. Kailey Wyckoff hit a two-run homer and Kennedy Miller added a three-run home run in the opening frame.
LSU responded in later innings, narrowing the margin. Courtney Day hit her 15th home run of the season in the fifth inning, providing additional runs for Arkansas.
The win against LSU is part of the final regular season series for Arkansas. Prior to the series, the Razorbacks were coming off a win at No. 1/2 Texas A&M, securing their fifth-straight series win in SEC play.
Arkansas razorbacks check in at no. 2 in Softball America poll to earn highest ranking in program history The Razorbacks achieved their highest ranking in program history recently, checking in at No. 2 in the Softball America poll. They are currently ranked No. 6 in the ESPN/USA Softball Poll and No. 8 in the NFCA/GoRout Poll.
Arkansas and LSU have a long series history, with LSU holding the overall lead. However, Arkansas has won the last four series meetings between the teams.
The Razorbacks have shown strength throughout the season, outscoring opponents 356-128. They also hold a program-record .985 fielding percentage, which leads the country. Learn more about Arkansas softball presence in polls.
Reagan Johnson is the all-time program leader in career batting average at .376. Junior left-hander Robyn Herron holds a team-best 2.25 ERA with 127 strikeouts in 109 innings pitched.
Bri Ellis's offensive performance includes a .491 batting average, 24 home runs, 65 RBI, and a 1.218 slugging percentage, which contributes to her leading the country in On-Base Plus Slugging Percentage (OPS). View the LSU vs Arkansas Score update for game 1.
The series continues Thursday and Friday at Bogle Park.
