The Razorbacks, the three-seed in their region, next play Texas Christian. TCU upset No. 6 Florida State, 3-1. Arkansas and the Horned Frogs are set to go at 8 p.m. Saturday night in Barnhill Arena.
Friday’s sweep in Barnhill was significant. It marked the first time NCAA Tournament match inside the arena in 17 years and the victory was the team’s first at home in 25 years.
All-SEC outside hitter Jill Gillen led the team with 19 kills and Maggie Cartwright notched a double-double with 14 kills and 19 digs.
Arkansas rolled in the opening game, 25-8, then handled the second with an eight-point win. The third proved tougher, as Cartwright’s final kill proved the match-winner, 25-23.
The winner of Saturday’s match advances to the Sweet 16.