The days of playing no-name teams in the preseason are over. The Razorbacks have an early test against Baylor in the second game of the season.
Arkansas beat Lipscomb handily on Wednesday. However, the Bears weren't as lucky. Their first performance went down in flames against Gonzaga. The Bulldogs won 101-63, embarrassing the No. 8 team. Now, they look to prove that game was a fluke against the Hogs.
On the other hand, tonight gives John Calipari and the Razorbacks an excellent opportunity. If Arkansas wins, it's the first over a top-10 team for the new head coach. Here's how you can watch:
How to watch or listen to Arkansas Basketball vs. Baylor
1. How to watch Arkansas basketball vs Lipscomb
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 9 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM (CT)
- Network: ESPN
2. How to listen
- Fayetteville: Station KQSM-FM, Channel 92.1
- Little Rock: Station KABZ-FM, Channel 103.7
- Texarkana: Station KKTK-AM, Channel AM 1400
- Jonesboro: Station KJXK-FM, Channel 106.5
3. Betting odds
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.com
Spread: Baylor -3.5
Arkansas Moneyline: +146
Baylory Moneyline: -178
Over/Under: 154.5
4. Key Baylor players
- F Norchad Omier: 15 Pts, 41.7 FG%, 9 Rebs, 1 Blk, 1 Stl
- G Robert O. Wright III: 12 Pts, 42.9 FG %, 1 Reb, 6 Ast, 2 Stls
- F Josh Ojianwuna: 10 Pts, 100 FG %, 6 Rebs, 3 Stls
5. Key Arkansas players
- G Johnell Davis: 18.2 Pts, 48.3 FG%, 41.4 3FG%, 6.3 Reb, 2.9 Ast in 2023-24
- G DJ Wagner: 9.9 Pts, 40.5 FG%, 3.3 Ast in 2023-24
- F Trevon Brazile: 8.6 Pts, 48.8 FG%, 5.9 Reb, 1.2 Blk in 2023-24
6. Baylor head coach Scott Drew
- Record at Baylor: 446-246
- 12 NCAA Tournament Appearances
- Five Sweet 16s, three Elite Eights
- National Championship 2021
7. Arkansas head coach John Calipari
- Career Record: 855-263 (.765)
- First season with the Hogs
- Naismith Hall of Fame Coach
- Six Final Four births, three national title games and a national championship