RazorbacksSaturday, November 7
No. 12 Arkansas takes on No. 9 Virginia in Washington, D.C., Sunday at noon
The Daily Springdale team
If you're a Hogs fan, Sunday's an early one: Arkansas and Virginia tip off at noon at Capital One Arena, on ESPN. The Hogs opened with a 106-61 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and the Cavaliers beat Drexel 89-60.
Arkansas and Virginia both opened with lopsided wins
| Arkansas | Measure | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | Points scored | 89 |
| 61 | Points allowed | 60 |
Sources: The Arkansas Traveler, Fayetteville Flyer, FOX16.com
Jeremiah Wilkinson led Arkansas with 23 points and five steals. Freshman Maper Maker scored just 6, but Calipari said, "In all my years of coaching, I've never seen a 51 plus-minus."
Wilkinson and Maker stood out in Arkansas's opener
- 23
- points for Jeremiah Wilkinson, a game high
- 51
- plus-minus for Maper Maker in 22 minutes
- 45
- fast-break points, a program record
Calipari wants more edge, though. "If we're not more physical, it's hard to be in that game," he said after the win, which included 18 dunks.
- Virginia's Thijs De Ridder scored 24 against Drexel
- Homecoming: Cooper Bowser and Jordan Smith Jr. played high school nearby
- Ahead: No. 6 Michigan State and No. 5 Arizona