Arkansas Razorbacks Outlast Stanford Cardinal in Overtime at Imperial Arena
The Arkansas Razorbacks and the Stanford Cardinal faced off in a gripping contest that extended into double overtime, with the Razorbacks emerging victorious with a final score of 77-74. The Razorbacks now stand at rank 20 with their latest victory, while the Cardinal remain unranked. The game was a part of the Quarterfinals - Game 4 held at Imperial Arena in Nassau.
The Arkansas Razorbacks displayed resilience as they fought through four periods to secure their win. Despite shooting only 30 percent from the field and making just five out of nineteen three-point attempts, translating to a three-point percentage of 26, they managed to keep pace with their opponents throughout regular play and into overtime. A significant contribution came from free throws where Arkansas excelled by making 26 out of 33 attempts, boasting an impressive free throw percentage of approximately 79 percent.
On defense, the Razorbacks were formidable with nine steals and five blocks over the course of the game. They also dominated on rebounds pulling down a total of 52 compared to Stanford's 46; this included both defensive rebounds (27) and offensive rebounds (17). Their effort on second-chance points was notable as well, scoring an additional twenty-one points off those opportunities.
The team's determination was evident despite committing twenty-three personal fouls which led to one player being fouled out. However, they maintained control over turnovers better than their counterparts by limiting themselves to thirteen turnovers for the entire match.
On Stanford's side, they managed a more efficient shooting performance from two-point range at approximately forty-nine percent but struggled from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line where they shot thirty percent and fifty-four percent respectively. They also had sixteen assists but were hindered by nineteen turnovers throughout playtime.
As for individual performances for Arkansas, no specific players' statistics are mentioned; however it can be inferred that contributions were team-wide given their collective stats in key areas such as rebounding and steals.
Looking ahead for fans of The Arkansas Razorbacks: The next challenge will be against Memphis Tigers scheduled on November twenty-third at ten PM local time in Nassau’s Imperial Arena. Fans can catch this matchup live on ESPN channel two hundred six as part of national coverage.