FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas senior first baseman Bri Ellis was named the Softball America Player of the Year on Tuesday.

Arkansas baseball matched a program record this weekend with its 109th home run of the season. The power barrage isn't a surprise to Dave Van Horn.

Arkansas softball's season could come full circle this weekend against Ole Miss. The regular season losses to the Rebels paved the path toward postseason success.

Ellis is the second Arkansas player to earn SEC Player of the Year ... basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at [email protected] ...

Arkansas' Brii Ellis was one of three players named a finalist for National Player of the year today. Ellis along with Texas Tech's Nijaree Canady and Nebraska' ...

Arkansas plays against Ole Miss in the SEC Baseball Tournament Quarterfinals today. Fans can watch this game for free online.

Ellis is the second Arkansas player to earn SEC Player of the Year honors ... Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY ...