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Monk named second team All-SEC in preseason coaches’ vote

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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas senior Malica Monk was selected as a second-team All-Southeastern Conference honoree in a vote by the league’s coaches on Tuesday.

Monk, a senior from Little Rock, Arkansas, led the Razorbacks and was 12th in the SEC averaging 15.9 points per game a year ago.

Billed as one of the fastest players in the SEC, Monk also accounted for 3.4 rebounds per game, had a team-best 122 assists, made 38 3-pointers and went 114-146 from the line as a junior.

She had a “quiet” game in exhibition action in a blowout 115-54 win over Southwest Baptist on Monday scoring 12 points while shooting 5-for-8 with one 3-pointer in 15 minutes of play.

As a team, the Razorbacks were selected No. 11 overall. That matches the team’s finish (T-11) last season in the first year under head coach Mike Neighbors.

Neighbors, Monk and the Razorbacks return to the court on Thursday hosting East Central University in the final exhibition game of the season

They tip off the 2018-19 season hosting Northwestern State Friday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. in Bud Walton Arena.

Neighbors previews second exhibition game Thursday

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Arkansas women’s basketball coach Mike Neighbors talked Tuesday about the second exhibition game Thursday night against East Central University.

ICYMI: Ark WBB coach Mike Neighbors joined Halftime

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???? Tuesday Halftime Pod — featuring Nikki Chavanelle

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Phil Elson & Tye Richardson discuss the LSU-Arkansas possible game time, interview Nikki Chavanelle, Get Off My Lawn, and more!

Camden’s Wilkins leaving door open to flip from Oklahoma

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Camden Fairview four-star offensive tackle Stacey Wilkins talked with me this week about whether he is still 100 percent committed to Oklahoma after his announcement back in the summer.

“Only time will tell.” Wilkins said.

He did say he is still interested in Arkansas.

• Will he officially visit Arkansas on November 10?: “I don’t know for sure yet.”

• What he is looking for if he takes his official visit to Arkansas: “Feeling a great family. A great atmosphere and feeling like its home.”

• The Hogs landing the nation’s No. 1 tight end when Pulaski Academy’s Hudson Henry recently committed: “It was a big one because he is the nation’s No. 1 tight end for a reason.”

• His relationship with the other Arkansas commitments: “I’m still good friends with everyone. I talk to them here and there.”

• What he likes most about Arkansas: “I like the fact that coach (Chad) Morris has hard work instilled in them. They never give up and they get better each and every week no matter the outcome.”

• What he likes most about Oklahoma: “I love the way the offensive line is playing right now and the way the offense is moving.”

• Wilkins’ relationship with the Arkansas coaching staff: “It is good. I still keep in touch with coach (Dustin) Fry and everyone and it’s good talking to them.”

• Wilkins’ senior season with the Cardinals: “My senior season is going good so far. We have senior night Friday and playing for the second seed in the 5A-South for the playoffs.”

Wilkins is currently committed to Oklahoma and is scheduled to officially visit Arkansas on November 10 for the LSU game.

Tweets, takeaways from busy weekend with the Razorbacks

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What a week in Razorbacks sports.

Arkansas basketball got underway with its exhibition debut at Bud Walton Arena. The football team lost its seventh game of the year to officially eliminate itself from bowl eligibility. And even the softball team played a little fall tune-up against our Sooner neighbors to the west.

The hardwood Hogs may have started slow against Tusculum, however we did put them away somewhat easy. What? From where is Tusculum you ask?

Ask any random Kentucky Wildcats fan from where their exhibition opponents (the Transylvania Bat) hail, and you will probably receive the same form of baffled response.

Razorbacks football fans expecting a bowl game from Chad Morris in his freshman season fell short on their predictions, and that fate was sealed far too soon Saturday in a 45–31 loss at home to a very decent Vanderbilt team.

Some loyal fans took to Twitter in protest about the current regime:

https://twitter.com/LindyJo_74/status/1056263228429348866

While others were more forgiving of the new coaching staff:

https://twitter.com/House_Razor/status/1056300932156276737

Speaking of Morris, his comments made about seeing “who is on-board” has some wondering if there are players no longer invested in the program and its future successes. It is that expression from the coach which leads me to believe why Andy Hodges prosed the last three games may look that of spring practice.

Just to make light of the topics at hand, I give you the Morning Rush’s John Nabors adding a bit of humor to this season’s frustration:

https://twitter.com/RushJohnNabors/status/1056265903313162240

And, lastly, the softball team had a two-game fall exhibition hosting Oklahoma in which Game 1, unfortunately, was very similar to our match-up against them in the Softball World Series this past season. Game 2, however, was a push, ending in a 2 -2 tie.

https://twitter.com/RazorbackSB/status/1056664571778424833

Finally, with no mention above, I am ending on what may be a hopeful note for many fans as Tye Richardson wonders if Kelly Bryant will wind up at Arkansas. Enjoy this interview Bryant had with ESPN’s Maria Taylor.

For the record, I am more than happy with Ty Storey at the helm next year. Am I mistaken? Please feel free to express your thoughts as always.

Go HOGS!!!

Find me and all of my nonsense on ‘Twitter’: @PeterMorganWPS

LOOK: Petition For Arkansas NOT to play LSU at 11 a.m.

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https://www.change.org/p/razorback-fans-for-arkansas-not-to-play-lsu-at-11am

Bud Light Morning Rush Podcast: Tuesday

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Bud Light Morning Rush Podcast: Tuesday

John & Tommy talk about their bye week plans, interview Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio, Would You Rather Tuesday and more!

Most of teams in Top 10 of media’s football poll stays same for final week

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The teams stayed the same in the Week 9 Arkansas Media High School Football Poll as we head into the final week of the regular season with North Little Rock on top after narrowly beating Bryant last week.

The Hornets came into the game ranked second, but fall to No. 3 this week as Conway leapfrogs them in the second-place spot.

Class 6A Greenwood remains No. 4 and Bentonville fifth, but the three-way logjam at the No. 6 spot finally splits up some.

Bentonville West is No. 6 followed by Fayetteville and Class 5A Pulaski Academy.

Class 6A West Memphis and Class 4A Warren flip-flopped for ninth and 10th.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RANKINGS
Last year's final Arkansas High School Football poll as voted by a panel of state media. The new poll will be released Sunday night!
OVERALLRecordPtsPrv
1.Bryant (20)13-02001
2.North Little Rock8-51689
3.Bentonville11-11382
4.Pulaski Academy12-21337
5.Searcy12-111210
6.Benton9-4706
7.Joe T. Robinson14-154—
8.Bentonville West7-545—
9.Little Rock Christian13-1383
10.Harrison11-1324
Others receiving votes: Greenwood 27, Conway 24, Harding Academy 22, Shiloh Christian 10, Fordyce 8, Springdale Har-Ber 8, Fayetteville 6, Morrilton 3, LR Catholic 2.
CLASS 7A
1.Bryant (20)13-01001
2.North Little Rock8-5784
3.Bentonville11-1602
4.Bentonville West7-532—
5.Conway8-4213
Others receiving votes: Springdale Har-Ber 5, Fayetteville 4.
CLASS 6A
1.Searcy (20)12-11003
2.Benton9-4792
3.Greenwood10-2611
4.West Memphis7-2324
5.Jonesboro8-4215
Others receiving votes: Lake Hamilton 7.
CLASS 5A
1.Pulaski Academy (20)12-21003
2.Little Rock Christian13-1751
3.Harrison11-1602
4.Morrilton8-541—
5.Valley View10-1124
Others receiving votes: White Hall 10, Wynne 1, Vilonia 1.
CLASS 4A
1.Joe T. Robinson (20)14-11002
2.Shiloh Christian14-1773
3.Ozark12-2375
4.Arkadelphia11-2361
5.Crossett9-428—
Others receiving votes: Nashville 20, Jonesboro Westside 2.
CLASS 3A
1.Harding Academy (20)15-01002
2.Osceola12-2803
3.Prescott11-3574
4.Camden Harmony Grove11-338—
5.Rison11-2161
Others receiving votes: Melbourne 5, Booneville 2, Hoxie 2.
CLASS 2A
1.Fordyce (20)13-21003
2.Junction City11-2801
3.Gurdon10-446—
4.Salem10-2315
5.Des Arc9-3204
Others receiving votes: Hazen 17, Foreman 4, Magnet Cove 1, Carlisle 1.

Gaulden’s 27 leads six in double figures in whopping 115-53 win

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FAYETTEVILLE — Redshirt sophomore A’Tyanna Gaulden scored 27 points leading six players in double figures as Arkansas raced to a 115-53 exhibition win over Southwest Baptist in Bud Walton Arena on Monday.

Gaulden was 11-for-18 including one 3-point field goal. She was 4-for-5 from the line and had two rebounds in 20 minutes of play.

Chelsea Dungee, a redshirt sophomore transfer from Oklahoma, drives for part of her 16 points against Southwest Baptist. PHOTO BY ANDY HODGES | HITTHATLINE.COM

Redshirt sophomore Chelsea Dungee added 16 points and seven rebounds while freshman Rokia Doumbia had 15 points followed by 13 points for newcomer Alexis Tolefree.

Razorbacks freshman guard Rokia Doumbia works in the lane against a Bearcast defender Monday night. PHOTO BY ANDY HODGES | HITTHATLINE.COM

Malica Monk, 12 and Kiara Williams, 10, rounded out the Razorbacks in double figures.

Malika Monk throws a pass inside against Southwest Baptist on Monday night. PHOTO BY ANDY HODGES | HITTHATLINE.COM

Arkansas came out of the gates fast going on a 13-2 run to start the game. The five starters were lifted at the 6:18 mark of the first quarter as coach Mike Neighbors made a full lineup change, one of many in the game.

The Razorbacks, regardless of the lineup, were able to score posting 32, 31 and 31 points in each of the first three quarters.

In addition to the fast-past offense, Arkansas took great care of the ball with only 10 turnovers. They grabbed 58 rebounds out-rebounding SWB by 18 in the win.

Conway’s Alexis Tolefree got hot in the second quarter against Southwest Baptist and totaled 13 points in the exhibition opener. PHOTO BY ANDY HODGES | HITTHATLINE.COM

Exhibition Records
• Points – 115
• Margin – 62 points
• Field Goals Made – 43
• 3-Point Field Goal Percentage – 40.9%
• Individual Field Goals Made – 11 by A’Tyanna Gaulden (tied Devin Cosper set in 2017)

Key Stats
• Six players in double figures lead by 27 from A’Tyanna Gaulden
• Thirteen players played
• All 13 players scored, and all 13 players saw double figure minutes

Notes
• It is the fifth time in program history Arkansas has scored 100+ points in an exhibition game
• Arkansas is 35-11 in all exhibition games
• Arkansas is 15-0 against NCAA teams in exhibition games
• The Razorbacks have won 15 in a row

Up Next
Arkansas hosts East Central University as exhibition action continues this season. The game is Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in Bud Walton Arena.

The Razorbacks open the regular season hosting Northwestern State Friday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m.

Neighbors on record-setting runaway win in exhibition opener

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Razorbacks coach Mike Neighbors talked about a fast-moving team that put up shots in bunches in the 115-53 win over Southwest Baptist on Monday night.

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