Can Arkansas Razorbacks Rebound at Exactech Arena?
As the Arkansas Razorbacks prepare to face off against the Florida Gators at Exactech Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent slump. The Razorbacks have shown a mixed bag of performances in their last few outings. After an impressive 106-point game against UNC Wilmington, where they shot 52 percent from the field and dominated with 50 points in the paint, expectations were high.
However, inconsistency has plagued the team. In their most recent game against Georgia Bulldogs, despite putting up a strong second half with 42 points and maintaining a solid two-point shooting percentage of 54 percent overall, they fell short by ten points. Their three-point shooting was particularly concerning at just 14 percent.
The defensive side also showed cracks as they allowed Georgia Bulldogs to score 76 points and turn over the ball for an additional 25 points. This was compounded by a disappointing performance against Auburn Tigers where they only managed to score 51 points on a mere 31 percent field goal shooting.
Arkansas's ability to control turnovers will be crucial as they head into Gator territory. With an assists turnover ratio below one in both losses, it's clear that protecting possession could be key to securing victory on foreign ground.
The upcoming match is scheduled for January 13th at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN channel 206 starting at local venue time of US/Eastern zone (21:00). The Razorbacks will need to harness their earlier offensive prowess and tighten up defensively if they hope to come out on top in this challenging away game environment.