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Texas vs Arkansas softball: Live updates, TV/streaming info for Game 1 of SEC series
TL;DR
No. 7 Texas softball faces No. 10 Arkansas in a crucial SEC series opener on Thursday at 7 p.m. Both teams are top contenders in the NCAA RPI rankings, with Texas aiming for a top-four seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament.
Key points
- Texas is ranked No. 7 with a record of 38-8.
- Arkansas is ranked No. 10 with a record of 39-9.
- The game is critical for Texas to secure a top-four seed in the SEC Tournament.
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Texas softball closes out the regular season with one last challenge in the loaded SEC. The No. 7 Longhorns (38-8, 15-6 SEC) open a three-game series with No. 10 Arkansas (39-9, 13-8) Thursday at 7 p.m. in a matchup that features the two teams atop the NCAAâs RPI rankings.
The game marks the ninth meeting this season between Texas and a team thatâs currently ranked in the top 10 in the latest National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll. The Longhorns are 3-5 in their previous eight games against top-10 teams, including 2-4 against teams from the SEC.
Texas is currently tied with Texas A&M for fourth place in the SEC and holds a tiebreaking edge over the Aggies. That means if Texas sweeps the series against Arkansas, it will enter next weekâs SEC Tournament as a top-four seed and get a coveted double bye regardless of how Texas A&M fares in its series against first-place Oklahoma.
Follow below for live scores and updates Thursday as the Texas Longhorns begin a three-game SEC series against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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Q&A
What time does Texas vs Arkansas softball Game 1 start?
Game 1 of the Texas vs Arkansas softball series starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
How can I watch the Texas vs Arkansas softball game?
The game can be watched on TV or streamed, with specific details available through local sports networks.
What are the current standings for Texas and Arkansas in the SEC?
Texas is tied for fourth place with Texas A&M, while Arkansas is currently ranked third in the SEC.