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Arkansas basketball praised for dominating North Carolina A&T

Fans and media expressed positive sentiments about the Arkansas Razorbacks after they beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies.

ByDr. Antonio Daniels|
Dec 21, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; North Carolina A&T Aggies guard Ryan Forrest (1) attempts a shot in the first half defended by Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jonas Aidoo (9) at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; North Carolina A&T Aggies guard Ryan Forrest (1) attempts a shot in the first half defended by Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jonas Aidoo (9) at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images | Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

After dominating the University of Central Arkansas in its last game and upsetting the Michigan Wolverines in Madison Square Garden in New York, the Arkansas Razorbacks 9-2 (0-0 SEC) returned to Bud Walton Arena to face the North Carolina A&T Aggies 3-9 (0-1 CAA).

Although the Aggies came into this game significantly overmatched, the team’s star, Landon Glasper, a native of Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a player that the Razorbacks had to devote serious attention to, given he averages 19.0 points per game. Therefore, Glasper arrived in his hometown with added motivation to perform well.

The Hogs dominated the first half, taking a 54-31 lead into halftime. In the second half, Arkansas cooled down, occasionally losing focus. Arkansas only won the second half 41-36. John Calipari would have liked to see his team maintain the same intensity it had in the first half. The Razorbacks did not shoot from behind the perimeter well, only making six of 24 shots from behind the arch, as disclosed by ESPN.   

Johnell Davis was injured and did not play today. In his absence, the Hogs were able to dominate the North Carolina A&T Aggies, winning 95-67. After a convincing win, fans and media praised the Arkansas Razorbacks for handling the Aggies as the team was expected to do.

Social Media Reactions: Arkansas basketball vs North Carolina A&T

Pinto, an Arkansas fan with a large social media following, is impressed with DJ Wagner’s shooting from behind the perimeter.

The Arkansas Razorbacks celebrated Ayden Kelley for making his first basketball for the team.

Jackson Collier, an Arkansas basketball beat writer at Hawg Beat, was pleased with the Hogs’ performance, stating, “Took care of business.”

Daniel Fair, an Arkansas basketball beat writer at Hawg Beat, argued that the Razorbacks were “Really efficient today.”

Kevin McPherson, an Arkansas sports journalist at Hogville, asserted that this win is part of “a perfect December” for the Razorbacks.

Michael Main, a Hawg Beat staff writer, stated, “Solid win heading into the holidays.”

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