Arkansas ‘getting close’ to getting rotations figured out after Belmont win

Arkansas earned its second win in as many days Sunday, as the Hogs handled the Belmont Bruins, 83-63, in Bud Walton Arena.

It was a quick turnaround for the Razorbacks, as the Hogs notched a 26-point win against Sam Houston State just a day ago.

There were no signs of fatigue for Arkansas on Sunday night, however, as they outpaced the Bruins in turnovers while getting up six more shots than the Bruins and earning eight more foul shots.

Four Hogs got into double figures, and redshirt junior forward Erynn Barnum once again led the way, as she went for 15 points (5-of-9 on field goals) and a team-high seven rebounds.

Freshman guard Samara Spencer continues to score the ball well, as she dropped in 13 more points and three assists.

Turning point

Arkansas wasted no time jumping out in front Sunday, racing out to a 16-point lead less than six minutes into the game.

Six different Hogs got in the scoring column during that span, and that set the tone for an all-around scoring effort for the home squad. The Hogs dished out 17 assists Sunday and held the lead for all but 49 seconds of the game.

The Hogs continued to dominate in the second quarter with the help of a couple Spencer three-pointers, and by the time the teams were headed to the locker room, Arkansas had a 23-point advantage. It was all housekeeping after that, as Arkansas’s lead never dipped below 18 in the second half.

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Hogs highlights

• Arkansas’ 83 points was the most points given up by Belmont since March 6, 2020 (114, SEMO, 3/6/20).

• Barnum scored 15+ for the fourth time in seven games.

• She also grabbed four steals, her third game this season with 3+ steals.

• Jersey Wolfenbarger got into double-figures for the second straight game, going for 10 points.

• Sasha Goforth reached double-figures also, going for 10 points.

• Makayla Daniels dished 5+ assists for the third time in five games.

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Next game

The Hogs hit the road once again, as the Razorbacks are in the Sunshine State on Thursday for a matchup with Central Florida at 5 p.m. and can be streamed on ESPN+.

Information from Arkansas Communications is included in this story.

RAZORBACK FOOTBALL

Sat, Sep 5vs North AlabamaW 31-14
Sat, Sep 12@ UtahL, 43-10
Sat, Sep 19GeorgiaL, 45-17
Sat, Sep 26TulsaW 34-6
Sat, Oct 3@ Texas A&ML, 34-7
Sat, Oct 10Tennessee3:15 PM
SEC Network
Sat, Oct 17@ Vanderbilt6:00 PM
ESPN2
Sat, Oct 31vs MissouriTBA
Sat, Nov 7@ AuburnTBA
Sat, Nov 14South CarolinaTBA
Sat, Nov 21@ TexasTBA
Sat, Nov 28vs LSUTBA

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

OVERALLRecordPts
1.Shiloh Christian (10)5-01613
2.Bentonville West (3)5-01394
3.Conway (4)4-11302
4.Bentonville4-11211
5.Joe T. Robinson5-01035
6.Searcy5-0776
7.North Little Rock4-1447
8.Springdale Har-Ber3-227—
9.Sheridan5-023—
10.Greenwood3-222—
Others receiving votes: Bryant 19, Benton 15, LR Christian 13, Fayetteville 7, Stuttgart 6, Mountain Home 5, Farmington 4, El Dorado 4, Sylvan Hills 4, Pulaski Academy 3, Van Buren 1, Jacksonville 1, Nashville 1.
CLASS 7A
1.Shiloh Christian (10)5-0763
2.Bentonville West (3)5-0594
3.Conway (4)4-1552
4.Bentonville4-1451
5.North Little Rock4-195
Others receiving votes: Springdale Har-Ber 5, Bryant 4, Fayetteville 2.
CLASS 6A
1.Searcy (16)5-0841
2.Benton (1)3-2453
3.Sheridan5-0434
4.El Dorado4-1315
5.Mountain Home4-121—
Others receiving votes: Sylvan Hills 19, Van Buren 12.
CLASS 5A
1.Joe T. Robinson (16)5-0841
2.Greenwood (1)3-2552
3.Farmington5-0464
4.Jacksonville4-133—
5.Little Rock Parkview3-2163
Others receiving votes: Greenbrier 9, LR Mills 7, Camden Fairview 4, Morrilton 1.
CLASS 4A
1.Stuttgart (11)5-0761
2.Nashville (4)5-0692
3.Gosnell (2)5-0483
4.Ozark5-0254
5.Elkins4-1155
Others receiving votes: Gravette 8, Arkadelphia 4, Forrest City 2, Fountain Lake 2, Pottsville 2, Lonoke 2.

CLASS 3A
1.Bismarck (4)4-1622
2.Fordyce (7)3-1601
3.Mansfield4-2284
4.Walnut Ridge (4)4-123—
Rison5-023—
Others receiving votes: Rivercrest 21, Smackover 16, Glen Rose 14, Newport 6, Atkins 2.
CLASS 2A
1.Mount Ida (10)6-0711
2.Baptist Prep (7)5-0692
3.Marked Tree4-1294
4.East Poinsett County4-119—
5.Gurdon3-2175
Others receiving votes: Earle 14, Hazen 9, Bearden 9, Bigelow 9, Dierks 6, Hector 3.
8-MAN SANCTIONED
1.Corning (7)5-0291
Cedar Ridge (5)5-0292
3.Magazine (1)4-0153
Others receiving votes: Izard County 4, Rose Bud 1.