HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Freshman Eric Walker allowed one run in 7-2/3 innings and LSU held on to beat Arkansas 4-2 on Sunday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game.
The Tigers (43-17) cruised into the game before claiming their 12th SEC tournament title and sixth under coach Paul Mainieri. They outscored their four opponents by 35-5 and head into NCAA regionals on an 11-game winning streak.
The Razorbacks (42-17) fell to 0-4 in SEC championship games.
Walker (7-1) struck out eight and allowed five hits and one walk for the Tigers before leaving with nobody on in the eighth.