The Longhorns (38-5, 19-2 SEC) hold a five-game lead at the top of the SEC standings coming into the series. The Razorbacks (37-9, 14-7) sit tied with LSU for second in the conference, giving Texas an opportunity to take a big step toward the regular-season SEC title this weekend.

Zach Root pitched a gem, and Arkansas baseball's bats set the tone in a dominant win over No. 1 Texas to kickoff the weekend series in Fayetteville.