Larabee releases 2012-13 fall schedule

FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas softball coach Mike Larabee announced the fall schedule for the upcoming 2012-13 season. The Razorbacks have six games in Fayetteville and two games at Oklahoma State this coming autumn.

“I am really excited about our fall schedule this year,”­ Larabee said. “The fall is a very important time, from the standpoint that we have a fresh beginning and everyone has a chance to play. It gives us a great chance to prepare for the spring time.”

The Razorbacks kick off their schedule as host to Evangel on Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. and Marion Military Institute, the following day, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.

“Evangel University is an NAIA program that is very solid,” Larabee said. “We are going to face some very good junior college programs with this schedule.”

Arkansas will then play a weekday doubleheader vs. Butler Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 3. First pitch is slated for 3 p.m.

After their fourth home game of the fall schedule the Razorbacks travel to Oklahoma State to face the Cowgirls in a doubleheader on Sunday, Oct. 7. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.

“To have the opportunity to go over to Stillwater is great,” Larabee said. “Two years ago they were in the (Women’s College) World Series. That will be a great opponent early in the season.”

Concluding the fall schedule will be a home doubleheader vs. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 3 p.m.

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