Razorbacks Edge Out Aztecs at Lahaina Civic Center in Overtime Duel
In a closely contested matchup, the Arkansas Razorbacks emerged victorious over the San Diego State Aztecs with a final score of 78-74. The Razorbacks now stand with an impressive record of 9-0, while the Aztecs fall to 17-1. The game, which took place at Lahaina Civic Center, saw both teams fight tooth and nail through regulation and into overtime.
The Arkansas Razorbacks started off trailing behind in the first half but managed to turn things around in the second half by scoring 41 points compared to their initial 26. Their resilience was further tested as they entered overtime, where they secured an additional 11 points to clinch their victory. The team's overall field goal percentage was recorded at 40 percent with a free throw percentage of 71 percent. They were particularly effective from inside the paint, contributing to their total of 32 points in that area.
Arkansas's defensive efforts were notable as they racked up three blocks and nine steals during the game. On offense, eight assists were distributed among players, showcasing a collaborative effort on that end of the court as well. Despite committing twenty personal fouls and turning over the ball sixteen times, Arkansas maintained control by capitalizing on turnovers for sixteen points.
The team's rebounding was also key to their success; they pulled down a total of forty rebounds—ten offensive and thirty defensive—which played a crucial role in maintaining possession and creating second-chance opportunities that resulted in eleven additional points.
On the opposing side, San Diego State Aztecs put up a strong fight throughout regulation time but fell short during overtime scoring only seven points against Arkansas's eleven. They had two players foul out which may have impacted their performance late into the game despite having higher shooting accuracy from two-point range at approximately fifty-seven percent compared to Arkansas’s forty-nine percent.
As fans look ahead after this hard-fought victory for Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team will return home for their next challenge against Troy Trojans at Bud Walton Arena located in Fayetteville on November twenty-ninth at seven PM Central Time (01:00 AM UTC). Fans can catch all live action broadcasted nationally on SEC Network channel six hundred eleven ensuring no one misses out on what promises another exciting college basketball encounter.