RazorbacksTuesday, November 3
No. 12 Arkansas opens its basketball season against Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 7 p.m. Tuesday
The Daily Springdale team
If you're heading to Fayetteville or settling in at home, the No. 12 Razorbacks open their season at 7 p.m. Tuesday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Bud Walton Arena. It's the first time the in-state foes have met in basketball, and Arkansas has been hesitant to play in-state opponents since 1946.
Arkansas won 28 games last season to UAPB's 13
| Arkansas | Measure | UAPB |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Wins last season | 13 |
| 9 | Losses last season | 19 |
The Razorbacks have the youngest roster in the power conferences and one returner from last season's rotation, Billy Richmond. They won both exhibitions, over No. 15 Gonzaga and 93-81 over Memphis. Guard Jeremiah Wilkinson said, “We can't take any game for granted.”
- Streaming: SEC Network+ and ESPN+
- Radio: Razorback Sports Network
- Next: No. 9 Virginia on Sunday in Washington, D.C.
Arkansas is ranked and UAPB is not
| Matchup | Arkansas | UAPB |
|---|---|---|
| Coach | John Calipari | Solomon Bozeman |
| Coach's record at school | 50-23 | 49-107 |
| Preseason poll pick | Not reported | 11th in SWAC |
| AP Top 25 | No. 12 | Unranked |
Source: arkansasonline.com