FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn fielded questions regarding Oral Roberts star left-hander Miguel Ausua earlier this week in anticipation of facing him in Friday’s Fayetteville Regional opener.
The next day, Golden Eagles coach Ryan Folmar pulled senior Justin McGregor into the team’s bullpen and relayed he would get the nod instead. McGregor switched to preparation mode.
The decision to begin the weekend with McGregor, who started most of Oral Roberts’ Friday night games last season, was an “easy” one, Folmar said, considering the quality starting pitching he’s carrying on his roster.
Ausua (8-1, 3.