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Hogs set non-conference schedule of games, starting Nov. 25 at Bud Walton

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas will play seven of its nine non-conference men’s basketball games at home with the season opener Nov. 25 against Mississippi Valley State.

Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman will likely have more to say on the schedule in his press conference Friday afternoon.

After the MVSU lid-lifter, the Razorbacks will host North Texas (Nov. 28). Arkansas then welcomes Texas-Arlington (Dec. 2) and Lipscomb (Dec. 5) to close out a run of four-straight home games.

The Razorbacks will hit the road to face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Tulsa (Dec. 8) and return to Bud Walton Arena to host Central Arkansas (Dec. 12), Oral Roberts (Dec. 20) and Abilene Christian (Dec. 22).

Arkansas’ final non-conference matchup will be facing Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., on Jan. 30 as part of the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge.

Dates and/or opponents are subject to change. Game times and ticket information will be released at a later date.

Date Day Opponent
Nov. 25 Wed. Mississippi Valley State
Nov. 28 Sat. North Texas
Dec. 2 Wed. UT Arlington
Dec. 5 Sat. Lipscomb
Dec. 8 Tues. at Tulsa
Dec. 12 Sat. Central Arkansas
Dec. 20 Sun. Oral Roberts
Dec. 22 Tues. Abilene Christian
Jan. 30 Sat. at Oklahoma State (SEC/Big 12 Challenge)

 

Information from Arkansas Communications is included in this story.

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