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.
Hogs set to tip off against Southern; listen online here
Arkansas hosts Southern University tonight in a game that was scheduled quickly after Tulsa canceled the previously-scheduled game for Tuesday night.
Tipoff is set for 7:00 pm at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks’ game with Central Arkansas will now start at 7 p.m.
You can listen to the game HERE or on ESPN Arkansas 95.3 in the River Valley, 96.3 in Hot Springs and 104.3 in Harrison-Mountain Home with Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman.
The UCA start time was moved due to football hosting top-ranked Alabama on Saturday at 11 a.m. on ESPN, HitThatLine.com and ESPN Arkansas radio.
Arkansas was originally scheduled to play at Tulsa on Tuesday (Dec. 8) but the Golden Hurricane was forced to postpone the contest due to COVID-19 protocols. Southern was scheduled to play at top-ranked Gonzaga on Thursday (Dec. 10) prior to Gonzaga pausing all team activities due to COVID-19 protocols.
Arkansas and Southern have met on two previous occasions with the Razorbacks winning both meetings. Arkansas defeated the Jaguars 76-75 in Pine Bluff on Nov. 29, 1985, and 86-68 in Bud Walton Arena to open the 2015-16 season.
Hogs’ offense did same things with Jefferson replacing Franks, says Henry
Hawgs Illustrated’s Clay Henry thought Arkansas’ offense didn’t change what it had been doing with Feleipe Franks when K.J. Jefferson stepped in.
Big Ten, Ohio State playing games to avoid lawsuits, King tells Halftime
Nashville Sports Radio’s Bill King said the Big Ten just played however many games it could to avoid staying out of court, wants Buckeyes in CFP.
Goode on Hogs’ special teams problems continuing, Alabama memories
THE MORNING RUSH: Former Razorbacks and NFL long-snapper Brett Goode on ESPN Arkansas remembering games with Alabama, kickers hitting ball solid.
Bud Light Seltzer Morning Rush Podcast – Which unit has been better in 2020?
Tye & Tommy on the Arkansas offense/defense, Brett Goode joins, plus great Bama memories!
