Little Rock, coming off a weekend sweep, hosts UT Rio Grande Valley for a two-game nonconference series at Gary Hogan Field. The Trojans (23-17, 12-4 OVC) will play the Vaqueros (18-21, 12-12 Southland) on Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 1 p.m. This series is tied at 8-8 historically, with both games streaming on ESPN+ and airing on 106.7 Buz2. Coach Chris Curry noted the quality of UTGRV’s program and highlighted their top hitter, Raygoza, as a key player to watch.

By the Numbers
  • Little Rock produced 47 hits in their recent sweep of Eastern Illinois.
  • Ty Rhoades surpassed 200 career hits, now totaling 205.
Yes, But

Little Rock’s recent success may face a challenge as UT Rio Grande Valley comes off a strong weekend performance. The Vaqueros have consistently posted over 30 wins in recent years, maintaining a competitive edge.

State of Play
  • Little Rock is tied for first in the OVC standings.
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has won four of its last five games.
What's Next

After this series, Little Rock will face Lindenwood, who enters riding an eight-game winning streak, adding pressure to maintain their top spot.

Bottom Line

The Trojans need to leverage their recent momentum and home advantage against a capable Vaqueros team to solidify their standing in the conference.