LEXINGTON, Ky. β Wednesday afternoon belonged to Payton Burnham. The Arkansas sophomore right-hander was in full command from the opening pitch, throwing a seven-inning complete-game shutout to power the Razorbacks past No. 19 Mississippi State 3-0 in the second round of the 2026 SEC Tournament. The final score didn't tell the whole story of just how well Burnham pitched and the offense gave her all the cushion she'd need with the long ball. It was one of those afternoons where everything clicked for the Hogs. The pitching was sharp, the defense was crisp and the big hits came when the team needed them. Arkansas improved its record to 42-10 with the win and earned a spot in the SEC Quarterfinals. The Razorbacks will face No. 3/4 Alabama on Thursday at approximately 1 p.m. on SEC Network.β¦