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Alabama women’s basketball falls to Arkansas on Sunday, now 2-2 in SEC play

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January 14, 2024

Alabama women’s basketball falls to Arkansas on Sunday, now 2-2 in SEC play

Alabama women’s basketball has been in its fare share of physical contests, and Sunday was one of them, falling to the Arkansas Razorbacks, 77-59, for its second SEC loss of the season.

The Crimson Tide struggled on the glass all game and that is what ultimately cost them the game.

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Here are three observations from the game between Alabama (15-4, 2-2 SEC) and Arkansas (14-5, 2-2):

Alabama’s early rebounding woes

Rebounding the ball was a major issue for Alabama in the first quarter. In particular, the Crimson Tide allowed 10 offensive rebounds which is the highest of any mark all season.

The Razorbacks average just 10 offensive rebounds per game, ranked 13th in the SEC, but were able to match it early against Alabama.

The Crimson Tide was fortunate that Arkansas was only able to muster up five points from their efficient rebounding.

There was a 16-9 total rebounding disparity in the first quarter, with a 10-1 offensive rebounding difference.

Alabama was out-rebounded 51-35 by the end of the game, and 20-12 on the offensive glass which is the most amount of offensive rebounds the Crimson Tide have allowed all season.

“You have to be able to rebound in the SEC, that’s been my concern all year. It’s disappointing the way we rebounded today. I will continue to try to do everything I can to help them improve in terms of rebounding,” coach Kristy Curry said.

Despite the first half rebounding struggles, Alabama’s defense never let up

Alabama’s defense never wavered in the first half, despite the struggles on the glass.

Known for its defense, Alabama forced many tough shots and were able to keep the Razorback players in front of them without fouling and showing why they are a top-15 defense in the country.

Arkansas shot just 27% overall in the first half and made just two of 16 three-pointers attempted.

Alabama’s troublesome second half

Arkansas began the second half on a 10-0 run and never let up the lead after that. It seemed like each time Alabama got back in the game, that the Razorbacks would answer.

Alabama was outscored 47-27 in the second half, failing at numerous comeback attempts.

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The Crimson Tide stay in Tuscaloosa to face the No. 7 LSU Tigers in Coleman Coliseum on Thursday, Jan 18 (8 p.m., SEC Network) .

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OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: Reasons to be skeptical on Arkansas’ PBS claims | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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7 hours ago

January 14, 2026

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John Brummett

jbrummett@arkansasonline.com

John Brummett’s career in news began when he was in high school, as a part-time reporter for the Arkansas Democrat. He moved to the Arkansas Gazette in 1977.

He wrote a political column for the Gazette from 1986 to 1990. He was an editor for the Arkansas Times from 1990 to 1992.

In 1994, his book, “High Wire: From the Back Roads to the Beltway, the Education of Bill Clinton,” was published by Hyperion of New York City. He became a columnist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in 1994. In 2000, he signed a deal with Donrey Media Group, now known as Stephens Media, and wrote for them for 11 years.

He rejoined Democrat-Gazette as a columnist on Oct. 24, 2011.

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Arkansas basketball guard Karter Knox probable to face South Carolina

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19 hours ago

January 13, 2026

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Arkansas basketball guard Karter Knox probable to face South Carolina

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball sophomore Karter Knox is probable to play against South Carolina, according to the SEC Availability Report released on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

John Calipari said Knox suffered a hip pointer injury during the No. 17 Razorbacks (12-4, 2-1 SEC) 95-73 loss to Auburn over the weekend. Arkansas returns to action against the Gamecocks on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Calipari said he didn’t know the exact moment when Knox was hurt against Auburn, but it occurred during the first period as Knox did not play after halftime. He finished the night with zero points in seven minutes.

During his weekly radio show on Monday, Jan. 12, Calipari confirmed Knox had not practiced since the loss to Auburn.

This is not the first time Knox has dealt with an injury this season. He missed the opening game of the year with a toe sprain. The second-year guard is averaging 8.6 points and five rebounds while shooting a team-best 43.5% from 3-point range.

If Knox can play, he would get the chance to go against his older brother for the first time in their respective college careers. Kobe Knox is a redshirt senior at South Carolina after transferring from South Florida before the season.

If something changes before tipoff and Karter is sidelined, one of Billy Richmond III or Meleek Thomas will start against the Gamecocks.

Richmond would be a seamless replacement on the defensive end, although he is not as good of an outside shooter. Richmond is averaging 8.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

Thomas would be the aggressive pick on offense. The five-star freshman is Arkansas’ second-leading scorer with 15.4 points per game.

The biggest question is whether Calipari would go deeper into his bench to replace Knox in Arkansas’ eight-man rotation. Isaiah Sealy has been the Hogs’ ninth man this season, but he’s only averaging 8.9 minutes and has appeared in four games since the beginning of December.

Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@usatodayco.com or follow him @jacksonfuller16 on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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