FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas sophomore guard Keyon Menifield Jr., was named the SEC Player of the Week after scoring a career-high 32 points in the win over UNC Wilmington on Saturday.
Menifield was 8-of-14 from the field (including 3-of-7 from 3-point range) while connecting on 13-of-17 from the free throw line. In fact, he drew nine fouls while committing zero. He added five assists and four rebounds. Also, in a 16-point win, Menifield was one of just two Razorbacks with a plus/minus in double digits at +17.
Menifield scored 17 of his 32 in the first half as Arkansas took a seven-point lead at the break, going 5-of-7 from the field (2-of-3 from deep) and making 5-of-8 from the line. He was the only Razorback to play all 20 minutes of the second half where he scored 15 points thank to making 8-of-9 at the line.
Arkansas opens SEC play versus No. 25 Auburn on Saturday (Jan. 6). Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. and the game will be televised on ESPN2. You will also be able to list to the game online at HitThatLine in broadcast markets and on ESPN Arkansas radio stations.
Information from Arkansas Communications is included in this story.
