The Arkansas Razorbacks are set to face the Winthrop Eagles in an exciting matchup on November 18 at 7 PM (CT). This game will take place at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and adds to Arkansas’s four-game homestand.
Game Preview: Arkansas vs. Winthrop
This marks the second meeting between the two teams. The previous encounter took place in the 2004-05 season during the Paradise Jam in the Virgin Islands, where Arkansas emerged victorious with a score of 72-49.
Match Details
- Teams: #21/22 Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Winthrop Eagles
- Date: November 18
- Time: 7:00 PM (CT)
- Location: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Broadcast: SEC Network Plus / Watch ESPN
- Radio: Learfield Razorback Sports Network
Historical Context
In their previous matchup, Arkansas held a narrow lead of 33-30 at halftime before dominating the second half. The Razorbacks restricted Winthrop to just 19 points in the final period, scoring 39 points of their own to secure the win.
Player Highlights
Olu Famutimi led the Razorbacks in that last meeting with 17 points and eight rebounds. Eric Ferguson contributed 16 points, while Ronnie Brewer added 11 points.
Current Razorbacks head coach John Calipari boasts a 3-0 record against Winthrop, having previously coached against them at Memphis and Kentucky.
Current Season Statistics
Both teams excel at protecting the ball. Winthrop ranks 18th in the NCAA, averaging only 8.8 turnovers per game. Arkansas follows closely with 10.0 turnovers per game.
Freshman Performers
This season, Arkansas features two exceptional freshmen. Darius Acuff Jr. averages 19.8 points and has dished out 19 assists, while Meleek Thomas averages 17.8 points and also has 19 assists. Both players are among a select group of freshmen excelling in scoring and assists this season.
As the Razorbacks prepare for this pivotal showdown, fans can look forward to an exciting game filled with promising talent and team strategy.
