The 2025 NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional opened with a tense, back-and-forth contest as the Arkansas Razorbacks held off the Tennessee Volunteers 4-3 at Baum-Walker Stadium on June 7. Arkansas now leads the best-of-three series 1-0, moving within one win of a College World Series berth135.
Game Summary
Arkansas, the No. 6 national seed, relied on timely hitting and a strong bullpen to secure the victory. Tennessee, seeded No. 16, took advantage of Razorback miscues but could not overcome Arkansas’ power and clutch pitching in the late innings13.
The game featured momentum swings, with both teams trading home runs and defensive gems. Ultimately, Arkansas’ two-run fifth inning and shutdown relief pitching proved decisive.
Scoring by Inning
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | X | 4 | 10 | 1 |
Key Moments
Second Inning:
Arkansas struck first. John Kozeal singled, advanced on a hit by Kendall Aloy, and scored on a wild pitch, giving the Razorbacks a 1-0 lead1.
Fifth Inning:
Tennessee capitalized on an Arkansas error when Dalton Bargo reached base. Dean Curley then blasted a two-run homer to left center, putting the Vols ahead 2-11.
Arkansas responded immediately in the bottom half. Jared Sprague-Lott drew a walk, and Hudson Helfrick launched a two-run home run to reclaim the lead for the Razorbacks, 3-21.
Sixth Inning:
Arkansas added an insurance run as Peyton Stovall singled and later scored on a sacrifice fly, extending the lead to 4-21.
Ninth Inning:
Andrew Fischer provided late drama for Tennessee, hitting a solo home run to cut the deficit to 4-3. However, Arkansas closer Will McEntire retired the next two batters to end the game1.
Box Score
Tennessee (46-18)
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Kilen, SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Fischer, 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Hunter Ensley, CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dalton Bargo, LF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dean Curley, 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Reese Chapman, RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Levi Clark, DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Stone Lawless, C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Manny Marin, 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Totals: 29 AB, 3 R, 2 H, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 7 SO, 2 HR
Arkansas (47-13)
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Davalan, LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wehiwa Aloy, SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ross Lovich, RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hudson Helfrick, C | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| John Kozeal, 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendall Aloy, DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben Iredale, 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Peyton Stovall, 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Robinett, CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Totals: 33 AB, 4 R, 10 H, 3 RBI, 1 BB, 9 SO, 1 HR
Pitching Summary
Tennessee
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | NP | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Phillips | 5.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 94 | 3.90 |
| Dylan Loy | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.98 |
| Brayden Krenzel | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2.70 |
| Nate Snead | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 2.11 |
Arkansas
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | NP | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Molina | 6.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 96 | 3.12 |
| Will McEntire | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 2.85 |
Notable Performances
- Hudson Helfrick (Arkansas): 2-for-4, 2 RBI, key two-run homer in the fifth1.
- Dean Curley (Tennessee): 1-for-2, 2 RBI, go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth1.
- Andrew Fischer (Tennessee): 1-for-4, solo home run in the ninth1.
- Mason Molina (Arkansas): 6 IP, 1 H, 2 R (1 ER), 8 K, 2 BB1.
- Will McEntire (Arkansas): 3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 2 K, earned the save1.
Defensive Highlights
- Arkansas turned a key double play in the middle innings to stifle a Tennessee rally.
- Tennessee’s infield defense was sharp, committing no errors and turning two double plays1.
What’s Next
Arkansas leads the Super Regional 1-0 and needs just one more win to clinch a College World Series berth. Tennessee faces elimination and will look to force a decisive Game 3. Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, at Baum-Walker Stadium25.
Sources:
Box score and stats from Arkansas Razorbacks official site, ESPN, and NCAA.com135.
- https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/stats/baseball/2025/ARK60.pdf
- https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2025/06/07/live-updates-score-notes-no-14-tennessee-baseball-at-no-3-arkansas-super-regional-game-one/
- https://www.espn.com/college-baseball/game/_/gameId/401777909/tennessee-arkansas
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kYY4vHl69Y
- https://www.ncaa.com/game/6448799
AI Disclaimer:
This post was generated using AI based on official box scores, game summaries, and statistical data from the 2025 NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional between Tennessee and Arkansas. While every effort was made to ensure accuracy, please consult official NCAA or team sources for the most detailed and up-to-date information.
