FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas and Missouri State have played 10 games in the past three years, and the Bears own a 6-4 advantage after their 3-2 victory in Monday night's NCAA Fayetteville Regional finale at Baum Stadium.
The series has featured its share of tight games, spots of controversy and big plays.
The Razorbacks won an NCAA super regional at Baum Stadium in 2015 when the No. 8 national seed Bears did not have availability at their home park, Hammons Field in Springfield, Mo., due to the Springfield Cardinals having home games.
Arkansas third baseman Jared Gates, who hit home runs against the Bears on Sunday and Monday night, said early Monday he definitely detected a rivalry in the series.