Hogs Shut Out Princeton

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Senior RHP Mary Haff became the program’s all-time shutout leader after tossing the 27th of her career to lead No. 4 Arkansas to a 11-0 (5), NCAA tournament-opening win over Princeton Friday night at Bogle Park.

“Having run support means everything,” said Haff. “Being able to go out there and pitch relaxed has been the mantra of our pitching staff this year. Just knowing we have one of the best offenses in the country allows us to play relaxed.”

Arkansas improves to 45-9 on the season. For the second-straight year, the Razorbacks opened the NCAA tournament with a win. The Razorbacks defeated Manhattan, 8-0, in 2021.

Senior Danielle Gibson did a little bit of everything to electrify the Razorback offense. The slugger went 1-for-2 with grand slam and sacrifice fly to account for five RBIs. Senior KB Sides did damage at leadoff, reaching base in all four appearances while compiling two hits, three runs scored and an RBI. Graduate Taylor Ellsworth went 2-for-3 with a double, single and an RBI. Seniors Hannah McEwen and Linnie Malkin each bolted base hits.