Arkansas hit 50.8% of field goals in 76-60 win over Penn to keep record perfect heading into December.
Stanley Umude: Recapping Hogs’ 76-60 win over Penn on Sunday afternoon
Umude (19 points, 7 rebounds) one of three Hogs in double figures along with JD Notae (28 points) and Au’Diese Toney (12).
Watch-Listen: Hogs-Penn at HitThatLine or ESPN Arkansas stations
The 12th/13th-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks start a four-game home stand by hosting Penn on Sunday.
Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on SEC Network.
• Arkansas and Penn are meeting for the first time.
• Last time out, Arkansas won the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City with wins over Kansas State and Cincinnati.
• Jaylin Williams is 1 of 4 players 6-9 or taller in the NCAA to average at least 4.0 assists per game. He leads the team and ranks 7th in the NCAA in assists. He leads the team in assists, rebounds and taking charges.
• JD Notae ranks second in the SEC in scoring (17.8 points per game) while ranking fourth in the NCAA (second in the SEC) in steals (3.2 average).
• Chris Lykes leads the SEC and ranks 18th in the NCAA in free throws made (18).
GAME INFORMATION
No. 12-13 Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Penn Quakers
Current Records: Arkansas (5-0, 0-0 SEC) vs. Penn (3-5, 0-0 Ivy League)
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 27 at 3 p.m.
Where: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Ark.
TV/Streaming: SEC Network, FuboTV
Radio: HitThatLine.com, ESPN Arkansas 99.5 in Fayetteville, 95.3 in the River Valley, 96.3 in Hot Springs and central Arkansas, 104.3 in Harrison-Mountain Home, SIRIUS 84/XM 84
Sportsbook Info (via SI Sportsbook)
Moneyline: Arkansas -3333, Penn +1200
Spread: Arkansas -19.5, Penn +19.5
Total: 147.5 – Over: (-110), Under: (-110)
Mike Neighbors: Takes blame for Hogs’ problems in first half
After slow start, Hogs got rolling in third quarter to pull away to 92-66 win over Sam Houston Saturday afternoon.
Samara Spencer, Jersey Wolfenbarger: On Hogs’ slow start before big win
Spencer (12 points, 3 assists, 2 steals) and Wolfenbarger (16 points, 3 rebounds) recapping 92-66 win over Sam Houston.
Fans could not be happier after beating Missouri to sweep trophies
It’s no secret, the “boot” is on the other foot, and we had a “tiger” by the tail. “Classic” (but altered) clichés.
See what I tried to do there?
In the final regular season game for 2021, Arkansas did something they had never accomplished, and what better place to do it than in Razorbacks Stadium in Fayetteville?
Quick history lesson:
The Golden Boot trophy (designed by former Razorback David Bazzel) was first awarded to the yearly winner of the Arkansas – LSU game in 1996.
Likewise, the Southwest Classic trophy began its traveling career in 2009.
A throwback to the days of the Southwestern Conference, the winner of the Arkansas-Texas A&M displays it on their respective campus as year-long bragging rights.
The third trophy for which Arkansas competes yearly is the Battle Line trophy.
With Missouri’s entrance into the SEC in 2015, the traveling award is given to the winner of the game held each Friday after Thanksgiving.
Do you want the bad news or the good news first?
Let’s start with the bad news.
Arkansas has never held all three trophies at once. Twice it has held two. In 2010, Arkansas defeated both LSU and Texas A&M to tout two rivalry victories. In 2015, the Hogs donned the Boot and the Battle Line tokens.
But never all three. Never.
Until now. Enter the good news.
With Arkansas winning by a dominate 34-17 score over Missouri on Friday, the Razorbacks closed 2021 with wins over Texas A&M, LSU, and Missouri; all three of their trophy opponents.
Thus all three awards are coming home to Fayetteville for the first time in history.
The players, coaches, and staff have much for which to be proud. The fans? Well, we could not be happier.
Woooo, Sam Pittman!
Hog Reaction: Razorbacks sweep the trophy games, beat Mizzou 34-17
Tye & Derek reflect on the 8th win of the 2021 season for Razorback football!
Sam Pittman: How 8-4 really means something for Arkansas program
After the Razorbacks stomped Missouri, 34-17, on Friday afternoon, there was a little reflection on record.
Treylon Burks, KJ Jefferson: Beat-up, banged-up Hogs grind out win over Mizzou
Burks not thinking about record-setting season for Razorbacks; Jefferson glad to go bowling.
Hayden Henry, Bumper Pool: Glad to get 34-17 win over Missouri for Odom
Barry Odom was head coach at Missouri before Arkansas and defensive leaders were glad he got game ball.
