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Arkansas basketball handles Oakland, social media reacts

Fans and media were pleased with Arkansas's performance in the second half against Oakland.

ByDr. Antonio Daniels|
Dec 30, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) and Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Allen Mukeba (23) reach for a loose ball in the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Dec 30, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) and Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Allen Mukeba (23) reach for a loose ball in the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images | Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

After dominating the University of North Carolina A&T Aggies 4-10 (0-1 CAA), the No. 23 Arkansas Razorbacks 11-2 (0-0 SEC) returned to Bud Walton Arena to face the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies 4-10 (1-2 Horizon). The Golden Grizzlies made the game competitive for most of it, even though the Razorbacks have far superior talent. However, when the game reached a little over three minutes remaining in the second half, the Hogs had a 23-point lead.  

As ESPN disclosed, Arkansas only led by three points at halftime, 42-39. However, the Razorbacks dominated the Golden Grizzlies in the second half, 50-23. In the end, Arkansas crushed Oakland 92-62.

For the second straight game, the Razorbacks were without Johnell Davis, who has a wrist injury. John Calipari hopes to have him back for the next game against the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, Tennessee.

With the non-conference portion of the Razorbacks’ season over, the team now readies itself for an ultra-competitive SEC schedule. After Arkansas’s convincing win against Oakland, fans and media were pleased with the Hogs’ performance, especially with what they accomplished in the second half.

Social Media Reactions: Arkansas basketball vs Oakland

Josh, an Arkansas fan, was pleased to prove many Kentucky fans wrong, given they argued Oakland would defeat the Razorbacks.

Hawg Beat noted that this win against Oakland is special for John Calipari.

Jackson Collier, an Arkansas basketball beat writer at Hawg Beat, gave the Hogs credit for doing “what they needed to do in the second half.”

Razorback Hobbs, an Arkansas fan, was pleased with Boogie Fland’s performance.

Michael Main, a staff writer at Hawg Beat, explained that the Hogs were able to “cruise” to a victory in the second half.

Kevin McPherson, sports journalist at Hogville, stated, “No. 23 Arkansas bumps, grinds, then blows out Oakland.”

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