Arkansas baseball’s tumultuous season has finally come to an end at the hands of one of the hottest teams in baseball. TCU was able to put away the Razorbacks 12-4 on Monday, just 24 hours after throttling the Hogs 20-5, to advance in the NCAA Tournament.
“First I wanna congratulate TCU,” said Van Horn following the game. “They were a wrecking crew, man. They were really good this weekend, and when we saw they were coming to us – we knew what we were getting into.”
The Diamond Hogs finished the year 43-18 and as the No. 3 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament after battling through significant injury issues. They were able to win a share of the SEC regular season tournament, but that’s nothing more than an empty consolation prize for most Razorback players, coaches and fans.
The end of Arkansas baseball’s season also coincides with the end of the 2022-23 athletic calendar year. Across the three major sports (football, men’s basketball and baseball) expectations weren’t met thanks to serious injuries to key contributors among other things.
As the 2022-23 athletic season officially ends with Arkansas baseball’s regional loss, fans took to social media to look for answers and hope as we head into 2023-24.
That's it for the 2022-23 season in Fayetteville
— Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) June 5, 2023
This is the sentiment shared by a vast majority of Hog fans
Disappointing end to the season. Injuries, lack of hits, & TCU just being an offensive juggernaut was too much to over come. Was gonna catch up at some point and it did in Fayetteville for the Regionals. Sucks. But on to the next season. Woo Pig.
— John Nabors (@BuzzJohnNabors) June 5, 2023
Some fans were less than thrilled with Dave Van Horn's regional performance
Breaking: SEC Coach of the Year flops in Regional at home
— Sydney Fields (@sydney_fields1) June 5, 2023
The endless cycle of Arkansas fandom
— Jared Humphry🤟🏼 (@JHumphry25) June 5, 2023
At least Arkansas will always have a stellar track and field program, right?
When does Track and Field start again?
— Harristotle (@That_Guy_Harris) June 5, 2023
TCU just had Arkansas' number on the diamond this season
TCU dropped a collective 50-bomb & was plus-35 in runs scored while sweeping the Diamond Hogs in three matchups this szn
— Kevin McPherson (@ARHoopScoop) June 5, 2023
Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
Fun regular season. Disappointing post season. Again
— fq Arkansas (@fqArkansas) June 5, 2023
Some Hog fans are looking for a shake-up on the coaching staff before next year
Last take of the day: normally in sports, when the talent is there to win, which it is, after not having success coaching staff changes are normally first. Can’t keep doing the same thing over and over again. Something (not Dave) has to change.
— David Marts (@DavidMarts13) June 5, 2023
Hog Twitter isn't for the faint of heart
Arkansas Twitter is not going to be a safe place tonight. Keep your kids off of the internet until further notice.
— College Baseball Central (@CollegeBaseCNT) June 5, 2023
Let the countdowns begin!
89 days until football season.
154 days until basketball season. pic.twitter.com/KzhQqzPUI7— Brandon Baker (@BBakerHogs) June 5, 2023
It's going to be a long and boring wait until football season is here
What am I supposed to do for the next 3 months
— Swish Musselman (@swishmusselman) June 5, 2023
Someone filmed this incredible moment of Brady Slavens saying farewell to Baum
Heartbreaking.
Brady Slavens says his farewell to Baum-Walker after an incredible three-year career. #Arkansas #Razorbacks #WPS pic.twitter.com/1O5cOJ6vJo
— Jack Allen KATV (@JackAllenTV) June 5, 2023
So, you're telling me there's a chance?
Every 30 years Hog fans:
64 – 🏈 🏆
94 – 🏀 🏆
24 – ⚾️ 🏆
— Tye Richardson 🐗 (@TyeSportsRadio) June 5, 2023
Arkansas athletics just couldn't stay healthy in any of the major sports
I've never seen an athletic department get decimated by injury quite like Arkansas did across all 3 major sports this year. I don't know how much better the 3 teams would've been 100% healthy, but probably much closer to expectations. Oh well, on to 2023-24. #WPS
— Connor Goodson (@ConnorGoodson) June 5, 2023
Will Dave Van Horn ever win a nation championship at Arkansas?
Will Arkansas ever win a natty in baseball?
— JC Hoops (@JacksonCollier) June 5, 2023
This is pretty much the status quo for a segment of Arkansas fans
Having a hard time really grasping the fact that we praise this team for being resilient and making it this far overcoming so many injuries but when they lose that all seems to not matter anymore.
— Porter Hayes (@PorterHTP_SC) June 5, 2023
Hard to be upset with this team's effort this season
“I just love this team so much. I know all of us left it all out on the field and I couldn’t be more proud of this team.” – Jace Bohrofen
— Pig Trail Nation (@PigTrailNation) June 5, 2023
And we'll do it all again next season! (Hopefully with much less injury)
Not the way anyone wanted it to end, but Arkansas Baseball’s 2023 season officially comes to an end. Until next year Hog fans! pic.twitter.com/IfqA4fRd2i
— 103.7 The Buzz (@1037TheBuzz) June 5, 2023
