The Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys, seeded No. 2, will kick off the GAC Tournament against No. 7-seed Ouachita Baptist on April 30 at 4:30 p.m. Having secured a 30-20 overall record and a 23-10 league finish, the Wonder Boys are poised for their 16th consecutive conference tournament under head coach Dave Dawson. The teams have met 185 times, with Tech leading the series 109-75-1 after winning three of four matchups this season. The winner will advance to a semifinal matchup, while the losing team faces elimination the next day.

By the Numbers
  • Arkansas Tech has a .286 team batting average with 335 runs scored this season.
  • Ouachita Baptist has a .282 batting average, scoring 292 runs over the year.
State of Play
  • Arkansas Tech ended its season strong with a series win at Harding.
  • Ouachita Baptist comes into the tournament on a three-game winning streak, recently sweeping Henderson State.
What's Next

The outcome of the opening game will determine the trajectory for both teams, with the winner moving into a semifinal and the loser facing elimination. The Wonder Boys aim to maintain their momentum, while Ouachita looks to extend their winning streak.

Bottom Line

The Wonder Boys, backed by consistent performance and a historical advantage in the rivalry, are well-positioned to advance in the tournament, emphasizing the importance of solid pitching and strong batting in their playoff run.