The Arkansas Razorbacks, currently ranked #21/22, will face off against the Jackson State Tigers in an upcoming men’s basketball match. This contest marks the end of Arkansas’s four-game homestand.
Match Details
- Who: Arkansas Razorbacks (4-1, 0-0 SEC) vs. Jackson State Tigers (0-4, 0-0 SWAC)
- What: Conclusion of the homestand
- Date: Friday, November 21
- Time: 7:00 PM CT
- Location: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Capacity: 19,200
Broadcast Information
- TV/Streaming: SEC Network Plus and Watch ESPN (Commentators: Brett Dolan and Joe Kleine)
- Radio: Learfield Razorback Sports Network (Announcers: David Kahn and Matt Zimmerman)
- Sirius/XM: Sirius Channel 392, XM Channel 392, SXM App Channel 392
Team Updates
Jackson State was considered the preseason favorite in the SWAC and boasts Daeshun Ruffin, the SWAC preseason Player of the Year. Ruffin previously played for Ole Miss. This season, Jackson State has faced tough competition, suffering losses to ranked teams including Illinois, Louisville, and Auburn.
After this matchup, the Razorbacks will travel to Chicago to play against the fifth-ranked Duke on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, with a tipoff time of 8:00 PM CT. The game will be available on CBS. Following this, Arkansas will host sixth-ranked Louisville for the ACC/SEC Challenge on December 3.
Historical Context
Arkansas and Jackson State have a long-standing rivalry, having met 12 times previously. The Razorbacks have emerged victorious in all encounters. Their meetings spanned from 1990 to 2002, with the initial matches held on neutral ground. In recent years, all matches have occurred at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.
Player Spotlight
This season has seen freshmen Meleek Thomas and Darius Acuff Jr. excel as the highest-scoring freshman duo in the nation. Both rank in the top 15 among NCAA rookies in scoring, with each averaging over 18.0 points per game. They are one of 13 dynamic duos making significant contributions to their teams.
For more updates on Arkansas Men’s Basketball, follow the team on social media platforms: @RazorbackMBB on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
