Razorbacks look to improve NCAA hopes against Gators | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

The University of Arkansas heads into the SEC Tournament needing at least one win to strengthen its NCAA Tournament case. The Razorbacks open Sunday in Pensacola, Florida, as the No. 5 seed against Florida, the No. 12 seed, at about 7 p.m. Central. Arkansas is ranked No. 50 in the NCAA RPI index and holds a 7-5-4 overall record (5-2-3 SEC), while Florida is No. 52 with a 6-6-5 record (2-4-4 SEC). With a 10-year NCAA Tournament streak at stake, Arkansas previously beat Florida 2-1 on Oct. 18 on a late goal by MacKenzie Gwin. The winner plays fourth-seeded Kentucky on Tuesday.