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Razorbacks rally, hold on for 89-87 win over 14th-ranked Michigan

Big nights from Boogie Fland, DJ Wagner playing in native New York’s Madison Square Garden over Wolverines

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NEW YORK — Arkansas rallied from a 15-point deficit in the first half to take an 18-point lead in the second half before holding on for an 89-87 win over No. 14 Michigan inside Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night as part of the Jimmy V Classic.

The Razorbacks battled back in the first half to trail 49-45 at the half fueled by 13 points from freshman Boogie Fland and 11 points from Adou Theiro. A red-hot DJ Wagner scored 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting in the second half to help the Hogs take a 15-point lead in the second half.

A key block from Trevon Brazile followed by a free throw to push the Arkansas lead to two points set up the Razorbacks with a lead in the final seconds. Johnell Davis broke up a baseline pass before Roddy Gayle Jr.’s 15-footer bounced off the front rim as time expired.

Fland led all scorers and five Razorbacks in double figures with 20 in his return to his hometown. The freshman added seven assists with only two turnovers. Wagner added 16 with Brazile chipping in 15 points and six rebounds.

Vladislav Goldin led the Wolverines with 17 points and nine rebounds.

The Razorbacks return to action on Saturday afternoon in North Little Rock at Simmons Bank Arena against UCA at 3 p.m.

Information from Arkansas Communications is included in this story.

2024 Razorbacks Football

Fri, Dec 27Liberty Bowl
vs Texas Tech (Memphis)
W, 39-26
Thu, Aug 29vs UAPB (Little Rock)W, 70-0
Sat, Sep 7@ Oklahoma StateL, 31-39 2OT
Sat, Sep 14vs UABW, 37-27
Sat, Sep 21@ AuburnW, 24-14
Sat, Sep 28vs Texas A&M (Arl)L, 21-17
Sat, Oct 5vs TennesseeW, 19-14
Sat, Oct 19vs LSUL, 34-10
Sat, Oct 26@ Mississippi StateW, 58-25
Sat, Nov 2vs Ole MissL, 63-31
Sat, Nov 16vs TexasL, 20-10
Sat, Nov 23vs Louisiana TechW, 35-14
Sat, Nov 30@ MissouriL, 28-21

2024 High School Rankings

OVERALLRecordPts
1.Bryant (21)13-02461
2.Greenwood (4)13-02242
3.Bentonville9-41855
4.Little Rock Parkview13-11734
5.Conway10-21563
6.Pulaski Academy10-31128
7.Shiloh Christian9-477
6.Benton10-2676
7.Fayetteville9-3527
9.Rogers8-4359
Others receiving votes: Arkadelphia 20, Farmington 15, Valley View 5, Hot Springs Lakeside, Mountain Home 2, Salem 2, Conway Christian 1, Little Rock Christian 1.
CLASS 7A
1.Bryant (25)13-01251
2.Bentonville9-4983
3.Conway10-2772
4.Pulaski Academy10-3485
5.Fayetteville9-3174
Others receiving votes: Rogers 10.
CLASS 6A
1.Greenwood (25)13-01251
2.Shiloh Christian9-4964
3.Benton10-2772
4.Mountain Home10-3513
5.Lake Hamilton8-420
Others receiving votes: Little Rock Catholic 6.
CLASS 5A
1.Little Rock Parkview (25)13-11251
4.Farmington12-2904
3.Valley View12-1683
5.Hot Springs Lakeside10-3605
2.Joe T. Robinson10-2252
Others receiving votes: Morrilton 3.
CLASS 4A
1.Arkadelphia (25)13-21252
2.Elkins14-1991
3.Little Rock Mills12-1523
4.Southside Batesville13-1465t
5.Warren10-3284
Others receiving votes: Malvern 3.
CLASS 3A
1.Salem (25)11-4125
2.Bismarck14-11001
3.Mansfield11-365
4.Fordyce11-1422
5.Osceola10-2214
Others receiving votes: Booneville 17, Prescott 3, Rivercrest 2.
CLASS 2A
1.Conway Christian (25)14-01252
2.East Poinsett Co.10-4984
3.Junction City9-468
5.Mount Ida9-341
4.Carlisle11-1251
Others receiving votes: Des Arc 8, Bigelow 6, Murfreesboro 3, Cross County 1.
8-MAN SANCTIONED
1.Strong-Huttig (25)8-0751
2.Midland11-1502
3.Cedar Ridge9-2223
Others receiving votes: Woodlawn 3.