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Ft. Smith Southwest Times Record
Arkansas basketball routs UAPB in season opener
- Story byFt. Smith Southwest Times Record
- Arkansas basketball routs UAPB in season opener
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball kicked off a new season with a rout against an over-matched foe from within its state borders.
The No. 13 Razorbacks trounced Arkansas Pine-Bluff (UAPB) 106-61 on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Georgia transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson led Arkansas with 23 points, six rebounds and five steals. He went 4 for 7 from 3-point range.
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The game tilted toward a blowout right away. Arkansas gave up the opening basket, but it responded with a 25-0 run to seize control. Forced turnovers and transition points were at the heart of that dominant spurt.
The Southwest Times Record provided live updates from throughout the game. Our recap and postgame analysis can be found below.
