Arkansas Razorbacks Triumph Over Ole Miss Rebels with a Second-Half Surge
The Arkansas Razorbacks improved their record to 15-2 after a hard-fought victory against the Ole Miss Rebels, who now stand at 10-7. The final score of the game was 94-87, showcasing an impressive offensive display by both teams. The game took place at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, where an attendance of 8,012 fans witnessed the action.
First Half
The first half saw both teams battling for dominance on the court. The Razorbacks managed to take a slight lead into halftime with a score of 42-32. Key contributions came from Meleek Thomas and Darius Acuff Jr., who orchestrated plays effectively and kept the Hogs ahead. Arkansas displayed solid defense with two blocks and seven steals in this period.
Second Half
In the second half, Arkansas Razorbacks vs Ole Miss Rebels turning point occurred when Trevon Brazile hit back-to-back three-pointers that extended their lead significantly. This momentum shift allowed them to outscore the Rebels by ten points in this half alone, finishing strong with a total of 52 points compared to Ole Miss's 55 in this segment.
Post-game Analysis
Despite their efforts, what went wrong for Arkansas Razorbacks was allowing too many fast-break opportunities for Ole Miss, which resulted in nine fast-break points for the home team. However, Arkansas's bench depth proved crucial as they contributed significantly with thirty-one bench points compared to twenty-eight from Ole Miss.
The post-game report Arkansas Razorbacks highlights that their effective field goal percentage stood at sixty percent while maintaining an impressive seventy-three percent accuracy from free throws. Their ability to capitalize on turnovers also played a pivotal role as they scored seventeen points off turnovers against twelve by Mississippi.
Looking ahead, fans can catch the next matchup featuring Arkansas Razorbacks against Auburn Tigers on January 10th at Neville Arena in Auburn. Scheduled for broadcast on ESPN at 6:00 PM EST; it promises another exciting encounter not to be missed!
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