Good morning, Razorbacks! Razorback softball’s Dakota Kennedy has officially signed with the AUSL’s Carolina Blaze!

What else is Brewin’ today?

🎥 Sit down with Abdou Toure
🏆 SEC honors
🐗 And so much more! 

9-time diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone and 3-time GRAMMY® award-winning entertainer Jelly Roll are taking their larger-than-life production to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, July 11! Don’t miss out on this concert, get your tickets to the party here!

🎥  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

A part of a series of exclusive interviews with men’s basketball’s newest arrivals, Matt Zimmerman sits down with highly touted freshman forward Abdou Toure for a candid conversation about the path that brought him to Arkansas. Toure discusses growing up in Connecticut, his family’s basketball roots, and the recruiting process that ultimately led him to choose Coach Calipari and the Razorbacks over some of the nation’s top programs. He reflects on the confidence Coach Cal showed in him from the very beginning, his experiences competing internationally, and the mindset that fuels his relentless, high-motor style of play. Toure also talks about building chemistry with Arkansas’ star-studded freshman class, embracing the challenge of elite competition, and why winning is the only goal that matters. Along the way, fans get a glimpse of his personality off the court—from video games and Fortnite trash talk to his excitement about life in Fayetteville. The interview offers an early look at the energy, competitiveness, and team-first mentality that make Abdou Toure one of the most intriguing newcomers in the Razorback program.

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📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Big Three. Arkansas men’s track & field collected three SEC Outdoor honors! Doug Case was named the SEC Coach of the Year after the Hogs claimed a 25th SEC Outdoor team title. Jelani Watkins earned Runner of the Year after sweeping the 100m and 200m titles as well as high point honors with 21.25 points. Ernest Cheruiyot earned Newcomer Runner of the Year after collecting 18 points with a win in the 10,000m and runner-up finish in the 5,000m.

🔺 Best In State. Razorback softball incoming freshman Skylar Sterritt was named the 2025-26 Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year! She led Sheridan to the semifinals of the 5A state tournament this season, swiping 54 bases, including six steals of home. She finished her career with a state-record 205 stolen bases. Sterritt batted .613 with 54 runs scored with 26 RBI.

🔺 Roster Booster. Razorback women’s golf has signed Ebba Liljeberg, a top-ranked transfer from Sweden. She transfers to Arkansas after a standout freshman season at Missouri, where she posted a 71.48 scoring average. She brings a load of experience and success, including winning the Swedish Junior Tour Order of Merit and the Swedish Junior Match Play Championship.

Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q is opening Monday, May 19th at 6am! Be one of the first 10 people in line and receive a $20 Rudy’s Bar-B-Q Bucks Card. We are so excited to bring our authentic 100% Oak Smoked Bar-B-Q to Fayetteville. Founded in the Lone Star State, we’re looking forward to serving you our famous smoked meats, delicious sides and signature “Sause”. We even have Breakfast Tacos available every day until 10am.

🎧 THE RAZORBACK DAILY

We’ll hear from Arkansas newcomer Miikka Muurinen and break down what he could bring to the Razorbacks.

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📅 WHAT’S AHEAD

Wednesday 6/10

🎽 Track & Field at NCAA Championships

Thursday 6/11

🎽 Track & Field at NCAA Championships

Friday 6/12

🎽 Track & Field at NCAA Championships

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