Arkansas To Host Baseball Regional

The NCAA announced its regional baseball tournament sites today and for the second time in three years, the University of Arkansas will be a host site. The Razorbacks are one of five SEC schools (along with Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Mississippi) to bid and earn the award.

The four team double-elimination tournament will begin at Baum Stadium on June 2nd and will conclude either on Sunday, June 4th or Monday, June 5th depending on the outcome of Sunday's game.

The other three teams slotted into the Fayeteville Regional and the remaining schools making up the 64 team tournament will be announced on Monday.

Also:

Hogwired.com: Diamond Hogs Awarded NCAA Baseball Regional at Baum Stadium
Mike Capshaw: Hogs Win Regional Bid
Rick Fires: Tough schedule helps Arkansas land regional bid
Nate Allen: Ready for a regional

Updated 5/29/06 12:45 p.m. - Added additional links.