Eight Games Televised During 2016 Season

January 15, 2016

2016 Schedule (.pdf)

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As part of the extended coverage for the sport, the University of Arkansas softball team will make eight television appearances in 2016. In their first season under head coach Courtney Deifel, the Razorbacks are set to make seven appearances on the ESPN networks with an additional game scheduled to air on Cox Sports. Three of Arkansas’ eight television games will originate live from Bogle Park.

2016 @RazorbackSB on TV (all times central)
Sat., March 12 – Arkansas at Tennessee, 2:30 p.m. (SEC Network)
Sat., March 26 – Kentucky at Arkansas, 12 p.m. (SEC Network)
Sat., April 2 – Arkansas at Texas A&M, 5 p.m. (SEC Network)
Sun., April 3 – Arkansas at Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. (SEC Network)
Tues., April 12 – Arkansas at Tulsa, 5 p.m. (CST)
Wed., April 20 – Oklahoma at Arkansas, 6 p.m. (SEC Network)
Sat., April 23 – Arkansas at Ole Miss, 7 p.m. (SEC Network)
Sat., April 30 – LSU at Arkansas, 6 p.m. (ESPNU)

Overall, more than 70 SEC softball games will be televised across the ESPN networks with additional coverage scheduled for the three-hour “Bases Loaded” show set for Sun., May 8, the final day of the regular season. Along with other school-produced events, all ESPN2, ESPNU and SEC Network games will also be available on WatchESPN.

Arkansas opens its 2016 campaign Feb. 11-14 at the Texas Classic in Austin. During the opening weekend, the Razorbacks are set to play North Carolina, North Dakota State and host Texas, all of which advanced to last year’s NCAA Tournament. After a second-consecutive road weekend, Arkansas makes its home debut Feb. 27-28 against Drake and UMKC as part of the Razorback Invitational.

Season tickets are now on sale for $45 through the Razorback Ticket Center. For more information about purchasing season tickets, call 800-982-HOGS (4647) or 479-575-5151, email raztk@uark.edu or visit the Razorback Ticket Center located next to Baum Stadium. For more information about Arkansas softball, follow @RazorbackSB on Twitter.

#RazorFacts | 2016 @RazorbackSB Schedule
• First season under head coach Courtney Deifel
• 25 home games at Bogle Park
o Home opener: Feb. 27 vs. UMKC (12:30 p.m.) and Drake (3 p.m.)
o SEC home opener: March 25 vs. Kentucky (6 p.m.)
• 13 (of 30) opponents played in last year’s NCAA Tournament
o Six non-conference opponents
o Seven of eight SEC series
• 29 (of 56) games against opponents that played in last year’s NCAA Tournament
• Four (4) opponents that advanced to last year’s Women’s College World Series
o at Tennessee (March 11-13 in Knoxville)
o vs. Auburn (April 15-17 in Fayetteville)
o vs. LSU (April 29-May 1 in Fayetteville)
o at Florida (May 6-8 in Gainesville)
• Eight television appearances: SEC Network (6), ESPNU (1), CST (1)
• Three televised games at Bogle Park
o March 26 vs. Kentucky, 12 p.m. [SEC Network]
o April 20 vs. Oklahoma, 6 p.m. [SEC Network]
o April 30 vs. LSU, 6 p.m. [ESPNU]
• Five first-time opponents (Binghamton, Cal State Fullerton, Central Michigan, Grand Canyon & New Mexico)