What to know about Auburn, the SEC-opening opponent for No. 20 Arkansas softball

Auburn's Maddie Penta (9) delivers a pitch during an NCAA softball game against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

FAYETTEVILLE — No. 20 Arkansas softball is scheduled to open its SEC slate with three games at Auburn beginning at 5 p.m. Friday.

The Razorbacks (20-5) carry a nine-game winning streak over the Tigers dating to 2019 into the series.