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How to Watch, BetSaracen Odds: Arkansas vs. Charlotte
How to Watch, BetSaracen Odds: Arkansas vs. Charlotte
The No. 4 Arkansas Razorbacks (7-1, 0-0 SEC) will start a three-game series against the Charlotte 49ers (4-3, 0-0 AAC) on Friday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville.
Arkansas is fresh off a 14-3 run-rule win in seven innings against Grambling State on Tuesday. Charlotte dropped two of three games last weekend against Old Dominion before bouncing back with an 8-1 win over Longwood on Tuesday.
Designated hitter Kuhio Aloy has been on a tear to start the season for the Hogs, and he kept that going with 4 hits that all had exit velocities of at least 100 miles per hour Tuesday. Catcher Ryder Helfrick and centerfielder Justin Thomas Jr. became the first Hogs to homer this year not named Kuhio Aloy, Wehiwa Aloy or Brent Iredale.
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Gabe Gaeckle will make his third start of the season Friday. Gaeckle gave up two earned runs on five hits with four walks and two strikeouts across 5.2 innings pitched last Friday in a 3-2 loss to Kansas State at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
The 49ers rank third in the American Athletic Conference with a team ERA of 3.74, but their 75 strikeouts at the plate are second-most among all AAC teams. Merrimack transfer Dawson Bryce leads the team with 10 hits and he has four multi-hit games already this season.
All three games of this weekend’s series will stream on SEC Network+. First pitch Friday is 3 p.m., Saturday is set for a 2 p.m. first pitch and Sunday’s game will begin at noon.
Below are details on how to watch, BetSaracen betting lines, links to stream and links to all of our coverage leading up to the game…
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How to Watch/Listen
Who: Arkansas Razorbacks (7-1, 0-0 SEC) vs. Charlotte 49ers (4-3, 0-0 AAC)
When: Friday, February 28 at 3 p.m. CT
Where: Baum-Walker Stadium — Fayetteville, Arkansas
TV/Stream: SEC Network+ / Watch ESPN (Josh Haley and Shawn Murnin)
Radio: Learfield Razorback Sports Network (Phil Elson and Bubba Carpenter)
Starting Pitchers
Arkansas:
Sophomore RHP Gabe Gaeckle
6’0″, 190 pounds / Aptos, California / Aptos HS
2025 stats: 0-0, 1.69 ERA, 2 GP, 10.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 9 K
Charlotte:
Grad Senior RHP Mike Szturma
6’3″, 220 pounds / Beacon Falls, Connecticut / Southern Connecticut State
2025 stats: 1-0, 8.59 ERA, 2 GP, 7.1 IP, 12 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
BetSaracen Odds
Below are details on the betting odds for the game and Double R Prop bets. To get in on the action, visit BetSaracen.com and click on the Arkansas Specials tab.
(Lines and odds are subject to change at any point after the publishing of this story. HawgBeat does not guarantee any bet as a winner or loser. You must be at least 21 years of age to use BetSaracen. If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 1800gambler.net)
*All odds accurate as of the publishing of this story. They are subject to change.*
Moneyline/Spread
– Arkansas: -325, -1.5 (-170)
– Charlotte: +240, +1.5 (+130)
Double R Props (More available in the BetSaracen app)
– Kuhio Aloy over 0.5 home run (+140)
– Cam Kozeal over 0.5 hits and over 0.5 runs scored (+155)
– Gabe Gaeckle under 3.5 hits allowed and over 84.5 total pitches (+250)
– Logan Maxwell over 0.5 runs scored and over 0.5 strikeouts (+200)
– Justin Thomas Jr. over 0.5 home run (+350)
– Ryder Helfrick over 0.5 hits and over 0.5 runs scored (+250)
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CORNING, Ark. (KATV) — Regulatory Enforcement Agents with the Department of Finance and Administration, along with local police, seized a significant amount of illegal THC products from Pacific Green in Corning on Tuesday.
According to the DFA, more than a dozen agents joined the City of Corning Police in the day-long operation that resulted in two arrests.
DFA agents seized more than 25 pounds of illegal products consisting of flower, vapes, and edibles.
Owner Ben Bennett and employee Sharia Shipman were arrested and both charged with the following:
- Delivery of a Schedule VI controlled substance (Class D Felony)
- Possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with the purpose to deliver (Class B Felony)
- Controlled substances – Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises (Class C Felony)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia (Class D Felony)
- Unauthorized use of another person’s property to facilitate certain crimes (Class C Felony)
Bennett’s bond was set at $150,000, while Shipman’s bond was set at $100,000.
“In addition to selling illegal products, investigators confirmed violations involving underage access at this location,” said David Potter, Director of the Regulatory Enforcement Division. “This retailer, which was located within 1,000 feet of a school, presented significant public health and safety concerns. We are proud to partner with the Corning Police Department in addressing these violations. We seized a substantial quantity of illegal products, including flower, vapes, edibles, and other items, during the operation. We appreciate the cooperation of local law enforcement and information received from the community that led to yesterday’s operation and stopped this blatant disregard of the law.”
Note: All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.
The Department of Finance and Administration said Arkansans can use Apple Wallet to present their license or ID in person, online and in apps at select organizations, including at more than 250 Transportation Security
IDEMIA Public Security North America and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles have launched Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, allowing residents to securely store and use their credentials on an iPhone or Apple Watch.
The new feature gives Arkansans the ability to present their identification at participating businesses and venues, at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in more than 250 airports, and online or within apps when age or identity verification is required.
The launch builds on Arkansas’ ongoing efforts to expand digital identification options. In March 2025, the state introduced the Arkansas Mobile ID app, and officials say adding IDs to Apple Wallet offers residents another secure and convenient way to access their credentials.
“We’re proud to build on our partnership with the Arkansas DFA’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles, expanding on the launch of the Arkansas Mobile ID app in March 2025. The launch of ID in Apple Wallet in the state provides Arkansas residents a new, secure way to store and present their digital credentials, with transparency and control over how their information is shared at the forefront,” said Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity.
To add an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, users can tap the plus sign at the top of the Wallet app on their iPhone, select “Driver’s License or State ID,” and follow the verification process.
Officials say privacy and security were central considerations in the rollout. Information stored in Apple Wallet is encrypted on a user’s device, and users control when and how their information is shared. When presenting an ID, only the information necessary to verify age or identity is provided.
Apple and the Arkansas Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles also do not receive information about when or where residents use their digital IDs.
The technology is also designed to make verification easier for businesses. Participating businesses can use IDEMIA’s Mobile ID Verify app to accept and verify mobile IDs directly from an iPhone without requiring customers to hand over their devices or use additional hardware.
The launch marks another step toward broader adoption of digital credentials in Arkansas, giving residents a secure alternative to carrying a physical driver’s license or state ID while maintaining control over their personal information.
For information on the launch of IDs in Apple Wallet in Arkansas, click here.
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