Gaulden’s 27 leads six in double figures in whopping 115-53 win

FAYETTEVILLE — Redshirt sophomore A’Tyanna Gaulden scored 27 points leading six players in double figures as Arkansas raced to a 115-53 exhibition win over Southwest Baptist in Bud Walton Arena on Monday.

Gaulden was 11-for-18 including one 3-point field goal. She was 4-for-5 from the line and had two rebounds in 20 minutes of play.

Chelsea Dungee, a redshirt sophomore transfer from Oklahoma, drives for part of her 16 points against Southwest Baptist. PHOTO BY ANDY HODGES | HITTHATLINE.COM

Redshirt sophomore Chelsea Dungee added 16 points and seven rebounds while freshman Rokia Doumbia had 15 points followed by 13 points for newcomer Alexis Tolefree.

Razorbacks freshman guard Rokia Doumbia works in the lane against a Bearcast defender Monday night. PHOTO BY ANDY HODGES | HITTHATLINE.COM

Malica Monk, 12 and Kiara Williams, 10, rounded out the Razorbacks in double figures.

Malika Monk throws a pass inside against Southwest Baptist on Monday night. PHOTO BY ANDY HODGES | HITTHATLINE.COM

Arkansas came out of the gates fast going on a 13-2 run to start the game. The five starters were lifted at the 6:18 mark of the first quarter as coach Mike Neighbors made a full lineup change, one of many in the game.

The Razorbacks, regardless of the lineup, were able to score posting 32, 31 and 31 points in each of the first three quarters.

In addition to the fast-past offense, Arkansas took great care of the ball with only 10 turnovers. They grabbed 58 rebounds out-rebounding SWB by 18 in the win.

Conway’s Alexis Tolefree got hot in the second quarter against Southwest Baptist and totaled 13 points in the exhibition opener. PHOTO BY ANDY HODGES | HITTHATLINE.COM

Exhibition Records
• Points – 115
• Margin – 62 points
• Field Goals Made – 43
• 3-Point Field Goal Percentage – 40.9%
• Individual Field Goals Made – 11 by A’Tyanna Gaulden (tied Devin Cosper set in 2017)

Key Stats
• Six players in double figures lead by 27 from A’Tyanna Gaulden
• Thirteen players played
• All 13 players scored, and all 13 players saw double figure minutes

Notes
• It is the fifth time in program history Arkansas has scored 100+ points in an exhibition game
• Arkansas is 35-11 in all exhibition games
• Arkansas is 15-0 against NCAA teams in exhibition games
• The Razorbacks have won 15 in a row

Up Next
Arkansas hosts East Central University as exhibition action continues this season. The game is Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in Bud Walton Arena.

The Razorbacks open the regular season hosting Northwestern State Friday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m.