The third-seeded Razorbacks had their hands full in the round of 16 taking on the second-seeded Kentucky Wildcats after losing twice to them in the regular season, but the third time was the charm for Arkansas as the Hogs defeated the Cats 3-2 on Thursday to advance to their first-ever regional final appearance.
Heading into Sunday’s match, No. 10 Arkansas was 3-50 all-time against No. 19 Florida. Just over 90 minutes later, the Hogs picked up their first win over the Gators in eight years, the first under head coach Jason Watson, and the first-ever in Gainesville, and did so in sweeping fashion.
It took one set victory with extra points and a gutsy effort, but the No. 10 Razorbacks began their three-match road trip on a high note as Arkansas defeated South Carolina 3-1 in Columbia on Friday night.