The Razorbacks are back in Bud Walton tonight after knocking off Pacific by 19 on Monday. They'll face an instate opponent, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), led by former Hog Darrel Walker.
The teams have only a one-game history, with Arkansas defeating the Trojans 93-78 on its way to a second consecutive Elite Eight appearance in 2021. Interestingly, there's a tie between the game in 2021 and today's game. Former Razorback KK Robinson played for Arkansas in 2021 against UALR, but now he dons the maroon and silver. Unfortunately, there will not be a reunion, with Robinson out indefinitely due to injury.
Injuries have also been a problem for Arkansas. John Calipari is working with a small bench after only signing nine scholarship players. The frontcourt has suffered the most so far this season. Jonas Aidoo and Trevon Brazile sat out with injuries against Pacific, leaving the Hogs with one true big in Zvonimir Ivisic.
Arkansas must stay healthy to make a dent in its conference schedule. Doing that through the next nine games will be difficult, but it starts with tonight's against UALR. Here's how you can watch:
How to watch or listen to Arkansas Basketball vs. UALR
1. How to watch Arkansas basketball vs UALR
- Date: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM (CT)
- Network: SEC Network
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. Arkansas vs UALR Betting odds
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.com
Spread: Arkansas -20.5
Arkansas Moneyline: -4500
UALR Moneyline: +1600
Over/Under: 143.5
4. Key ULAR players
- G Mwani Wilkinson: 17 Pts, 55.4 FG%, 50 3 FG%, 6.6 Reb, 1.8 Blk, 2.6 Stl
- G Johnathan Lawson: 16.5 Pts, 46 FG%, 45.2 3FG%, 6.2 Reb, 3.8 Ast
- G Isaiah Lewis: 11.2 Pts, 37 FG%, 38.9 3 FG%, 4 Reb3.6 Ast
5. Key Arkansas players
- F Adou Thiero: 18.5 Pts, 65.2 FG%, 5.8 Reb, 2.2 Stl
- G Boogie Fland: 16.5 Pts. 43.7 FG%, 40 3FG%. 5 Ast. 2.2 Stl
- C/F Zvonimir Ivisic: 12 Pts, 61.5 FG%, 64.2 3FG%, 3.8 Reb, 3 Blk, 1.2 Stl
6. UALR head coach Darrell Walker
- Record at UALR: 85-101
- Seventh year with the Trojans
- Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year in 2023
- Played guard for Arkansas between 1981-83
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