Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors told Halftime he wasn’t expecting the 3-point shots to be as open as they were against the Mustangs, he told Phil Elson, Matt Jenkins and Matt Travis (Halftime) on ESPN Arkansas.
Holt on Vanover’s impact defensively for Hogs just by his presence
Arkansas has more size near the basket this year simply with what Connor Vanover brings to the floor, said Democrat-Gazette’s Bob Holt.
Musselman previews playing in-state game against UCA on Saturday
Arkansas will play Central Arkansas for the first time since 1947 and playing schools from the state is something Eric Musselman thinks is good.
LSU banning itself from bowl game this year meaningless with other issues
Democrat-Gazette writer Tom Murphy isn’t an expert on the problems with the Tigers but found them banning themselves on a bowl pointless.
RECRUITING THURSDAY: Alabama still top brand to recruits across country
Democrat-Gazette’s Richard Davenport said on The Morning Rush with Tye Richardson and Tommy Craft the Crimson Tide still dominating recruiting.
Bud Light Seltzer Morning Rush Podcast – Will Mac Jones look past Arkansas?
Tye & Tommy on Bama’s QB, the Southern win, Tom Murphy joins, plus MJ’s golf course!
Musselman on Razorbacks starting fast, putting away Southern for big win
Arkansas coach Eric Musselman with the media after the 79-44 win over the Jaguars to stay undefeated headed into in-state game with UCA.
Sills on Hogs’ scoring weapons throughout the lineup in 79-44 win
With six players scoring in double figures, Desi Sills talked later about the balanced firepower throughout the Razorbacks’ lineup.
Davis on having first scoring night in double digits, learning new positions
Razorbacks freshman Davonte Davis (14 points, 7 assists) talked with the media after the win over Southern about adjusting to different positions.
Hogs stay hot with 3-pointers to roll past SMU behind Ramirez
UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — No. 13 Arkansas kept rolling on Wednesday night in Moody Coliseum, beating winless SMU, 79-47.
The Hogs caught fire from deep, hitting 16 threes in the game, the most for the Hogs this season, and the most since they hit 17 against Auburn in the SEC Tournament last season, which still stands as the program record.
Redshirt senior guard Amber Ramirez once again led the way for the Hogs, tallying 18 points, all of which came by way of the three ball (6-of-14 3-pointers).
Chelsea Dungee and Makayla Daniels joined her in double figures, scoring 12 and 13 points, respectively.
Turning point
Arkansas got off to a great start in this one, jumping out to a 12-2 start, as both Ramirez and Dungee hit two early threes apiece.
The trend would continue throughout the first frame, as Arkansas would close the period up 23-7, fueled by seven made 3’s.
They only made one two-point field goal in the frame, and of their 17 total field goal attempts, 15 of them were from beyond the arc.
Hogs highlights
• Ramirez’s six 3’s made was a season-high.
• Senior forward Taylah Thomas led the Hogs on the glass in her homecoming, hauling in eight boards.
• Daniels added seven assists to her 13 points, setting a new career-high in helpers.
• Speaking of assists, Arkansas had 24 of them against SMU, the most for the Razorbacks since the Auburn game in last season’s SEC Tournament (25, 3/5/20).
Next time out
Arkansas returns home, as the run of in-state games begins with a showdown against UCA. That game will tip at 2 p.m. on Sunday, and will be available on SEC Network+, online at HitThatLine.com and on ESPN Arkansas radio.
