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Protect QB -- and ball -- top Arkansas' to-do list vs. Louisiana Tech
It's been pretty simple to figure out the common denominator in Arkansas' success this season. ,When the Razorbacks avoid turnovers and sacks, they win. When opponents make them cough up the ball and get to quarterback Taylen Green, as Texas did last week in a 20-10 decision, Arkansas loses.,At 5-5 ...
'We trust our defense': No. 20 Arkansas hosts Little Rock
Forcing an opponent into 13 consecutive missed shots typically reflects well on a defense.,No. 20 Arkansas accomplished the feat during Monday's 91-72 home win against Pacific and will try to maintain the intensity during Friday night's game in Fayetteville, Ark., against in-state foe Little Rock.,A...
Texas Tech blasts Arkansas-Pine Bluff for 4-0 start
Darrion Williams scored 19 points to lead Texas Tech past Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 98-64, on Monday night in Lubbock, Texas.,Kevin Overton had 17 points thanks in part to 3-of-6 shooting from 3-point range for the Red Raiders (4-0). JT Toppin had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Eli...
No. 20 Arkansas fends off upset-minded Pacific
Adou Thiero tallied 23 points, including six dunks, as the No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the pesky University of Pacific Tigers 91-72 Monday night in Fayetteville, Ark., ,In their fourth game under new coach John Calipari, the Razorbacks (3-1) led by as many as 16 points in the first half but ...
No. 20 Arkansas, starting to 'elevate,' takes on Pacific
Coach John Calipari pledged to teach Arkansas "how to win and how to finish games" after the Razorbacks pulled away from Troy on Wednesday night.,As No. 20 Arkansas prepares for a visit from Pacific on Monday night in Fayetteville, Ark., forward Zvonimir Ivisic already can recite the top of the less...
A Toast to the Imperfect Kansas City Chiefs
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, putting an end to their perfect season dreams. Here's a toast to the imperfect 2024 Chiefs....
JT Toppin, Texas Tech roll into tilt vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Texas Tech has another chance to light up the scoreboard when it hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday night in Lubbock, Texas.,In the early portion of its schedule, Texas Tech (3-0) has been dominant. The Red Raiders have coasted through their nonconference slate with a 33.7-point average margin of v...
No. 18 Arkansas, starting to 'elevate,' takes on Pacific
Coach John Calipari pledged to teach Arkansas "how to win and how to finish games" after the No. 18 Razorbacks pulled away from Troy on Wednesday night.,As Arkansas prepares for a visit from Pacific on Monday night in Fayetteville, Ark., forward Zvonimir Ivisic already can recite the top of the less...
No. 14 Creighton rolls to nonconference victory over Kansas City
Ryan Kalkbrenner recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 14 Creighton roll to a 79-56 victory over Kansas City in nonconference play in Omaha, Neb.,Jackson McAndrew scored a game-high 15 points while Isaac Traudt added 13 for the Bluejays (4-0), who never trailed. Jamiya Neal contributed 11 p...
No. 14 Creighton continues romp through nonconference slate with win over Kansas City
Ryan Kalkbrenner recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 14 Creighton roll to a 79-56 victory over Kansas City in nonconference play at Omaha, Neb.,Jackson McAndrew scored a game-high 15 points while Isaac Traudt added 13 for the Bluejays (4-0), who never trailed. Jamiya Neal contributed 11 p...
No. 3 Texas dominates first half to get past Arkansas 20-10
Quinn Ewers passed for 176 yards and touchdowns early and late to Matthew Golden as No. 3 Texas did just enough on the road to beat Arkansas 20-10 on Saturday afternoon in a key Southeastern Conference clash in Fayetteville, Ark., ,The game was the first for the two programs as league foes since 199...
Why the Buffalo Bills Must Crush the Kansas City Chiefs’ Dreams of 17-0
It's up to the Buffalo Bills to crush the Kansas City Chiefs' dream season, chasing a perfect 17-0 record and their third straight Super Bowl victory....
Zvonimi Ivisic sparks No. 18 Arkansas against Troy
No. 18 Arkansas rode a hot second half from Zvonimi Ivisic to overcome a pesky Troy team 65-49 in a nonconference home win on Wednesday night in Fayetteville, Ark.,Ivisic, who scored 19 points and blocked five shots, provided a second-half spark off the bench as he shot 5 of 6 from 3-point range and...
No. 3 Texas expects fierce test against old rival Arkansas
There will be plenty of bad blood and pent-up hatred let loose when No. 3 Texas squares off against historical rival Arkansas on Saturday afternoon in a Southeastern Conference dustup in Fayetteville, Ark.,The Longhorns moved from fifth to third in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, tying...
Looking for 'a rock fight,' Troy preps for No. 18 Arkansas
No. 18 Arkansas and Troy are like-minded teams that will square off Wednesday night in a non-conference game in Fayetteville, Ark.,The Trojans have won their first two games by double digits -- 84-74 in the season opener against Toledo and 78-61 at New Orleans on Saturday.,Arkansas (1-1) lost to the...
What We’ve Learned One Week Into College Basketball Season
College basketball has one week in the books, and here's what we've learned in the first week of the 2024 NCAA hoops season....
No. 8 Baylor's balanced attack sinks No. 16 Arkansas
Jayden Nunn scored 16 points and Norchad Omier added 15 and 12 rebounds as No. 8 Baylor beat No. 16 Arkansas 72-67 on a neutral court in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday night. ,Jeremy Roach added 13 points, V.J. Edgecombe had 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists and Robert Wright added 10 points fo...
Mark Sears helps No. 2 Alabama hold off upset-minded Arkansas State
Mark Sears scored 19 points and No. 2 Alabama held off a strong upset bid by Arkansas State to record an 88-79 nonconference victory on Friday night in Tuscaloosa, Ala.,Clifford Omoruyi had 12 points and nine rebounds for the Crimson Tide (2-0). Labaron Philon and Grant Nelson also had 12 points and...
Works-in-progress Arkansas, Baylor take early measurements in Dallas
Baylor coach Scott Drew had a simple message after his No. 8 Bears opened the season Monday with a 101-63 loss at No. 6 Gonzaga.,"For the Baylor fans that stayed up, I promise you, we will get better," Drew said. "We will give you a better effort than this.",Baylor (0-1) gets a chance to awaken its ...
Utah's long-range accuracy dooms Central Arkansas
Gabe Madsen scored 25 points to lead Utah to a 98-63 home victory over Central Arkansas on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.,Madsen drained six 3-pointers for the second straight game. Utah (2-0) finished with a school-record-tying 19 3-pointers on a record 50 attempts.,The senior hit 9 of 16 shots ...