DVH gets contract extension after CWS

HARRISON — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said this week he has agreed to a contract extension through the 2023 season after taking the Razorbacks to a runner-up finish in last month’s College World Series.

Van Horn, who just completed his 16th season at Arkansas, said Tuesday night the deal includes options for the 2024 and 2025 season. He declined to release specifics.

Van Horn’s current contract runs through the 2021 season,

with an annual base package of $775,000.

The 57-year-old Van Horn, who’s 643-364 at Arkansas, spoke to reporters prior to an appearance at a Razorback Club event in Harrison. The Razorbacks were 48-21 and one out away from the national championship in Omaha, Neb. Oregon State beat Arkansas

5-0 to claim the national title on June 28.

Van Horn has 10 40- win seasons in Fayetteville, finishing with less than 34 wins only once. He has led the Razorbacks to appearances at the College World Series in 2004,

2009, 2012, 2015 and 2018.