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Shriners Classic foes praise Arkansas baseball program

HOUSTON — Even though Arkansas baseball head coach Dave Van Horn was not in Houston for the Shriners Hospitals for Childrens College Classic First Pitch Luncheon on Thursday, he and his team were still one of the focal points.

The No. 5 Razorbacks (7-0) are set to face Oklahoma (7-2) on Friday at 3 p.m. and then face Texas (9-0) and Baylor (5-3) Saturday and Sunday nights at 7 p.m. in the event held at the Houston Astros’ Minute Maid Stadium.

This year’s tournament features an SEC vs. Big 12 conference format with nine games, three each day beginning with Baylor and Missouri Friday at 11 a.