The Tigers (48-15) took two out of three games from the Razorbacks (48-13) earlier this season in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Arkansas is a perfect 5-0 in the NCAA baseball tournament, including sweeping SEC rival Tennessee in the Fayetteville Super Regional.

The 2025 College World Series field is underway in Omaha, Nebraska.

Because of the experience he picked up this season, his teammates and Johnson have confidence in what Evans can bring to the Tigers in Omaha.