Vanderbilt Run Too Much for Razorbacks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt used a 20-3 run halfway by the second half, together with a 12-0 spurt, to take a 97-84 victory from #15/16 Arkansas Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gymnasium.

Vanderbilt led by as many as 14 (73-59) with 7:43 left. The Razorback labored their deficit to seven (78-71) after an old-fashion 3-point play from Joseph Pinion. Then, with 2:20 left, Pinion drained a 3-pointer from the left nook to get the Hogs to inside six (83-77). Nonetheless, Vanderbilt was capable of reply every time down the stretch to carry on for the win.

The Commodores shot 69.2% from the sector to attain 63 factors within the second half.

5 Commodores scored in double figures together with 22 factors from Tyrin Lawrence.

Arkansas was led by Ricky Council IV with 24 factors and Anthony Black completed with 20 factors. Davonte Davis completed with 17 factors and Makhi Mitchell had 11 factors and eight rebounds.

Arkansas stays on the street to play at Missouri on Wednesday (Jan. 18). Recreation time is ready for 8 pm and it is going to be televised on SEC Community.

FIRST HALF: Arkansas: 42 – Vanderbilt: 34

• Arkansas took its largest lead, 42-32, with 49 seconds left within the first half on a seven-point possession. Arkansas made an previous style 3-point play and went 4-of-6 on the line thanks to 3 technical fouls on Vanderbilt.
• Arkansas shot 55.2% from the sector within the interval whereas holding Vanderbilt to 36.7% taking pictures.
• Council scored 16 factors (5-of-7 FG) and Black had 15 (6-of-8 FG)

SECOND HALF: Arkansas: 42 – Vanderbilt: 63

• Arkansas led by 10 on two events early within the second half. The final time (50-40) got here on a 3-pointer by Mahki Mitchell.
• Vandy answered with an 11-6 run to guide by 5. Anthony Black answered with a 3-pointer to get the Razorbacks to inside two (61-59). The Commodores got here again with a 12-0 run to guide by 14.
• 4 Commodores scored in double figures within the second half.
• Devo Davis led Arkansas with 15 second-half factors.

GAME NOTES

• Arkansas’ beginning lineup was Anthony Black – Davonte Davis – Ricky Council – Makhi Mitchell – Makhel Mitchell for the primary time this season.
• Arkansas gained the tip.
• Tyrin Lawrence (Vandy) scored the primary factors at 18:21. Arkansas’ first level got here from Makhi Mitchell at 17:56.
• Kamani Johnson was the primary Razorback sub.
• Makhi Mitchell hit his first 3-pointer – and first tried – this season. He has made eight for his profession.
• Arkansas falls to 8-1 this season and 64-4 within the Musselman period when main on the half. Coach Musselman’s faculty groups are 148-8.
• The 97 factors allowed are the second-most by an opponent within the Musselman period. (Georgia scored 99 in Athens on Feb. 29, 2022.)
• The final time an opponent scored 60-plus factors in a half was on the Hogs was Feb. 28, 1996 when Alabama scored 60 within the first half.
• Ricky Council IV, the SEC chief in minutes, performed all 40 minutes at Vanderbilt. He has performed all 40 minutes in regulation 4 instances and performed all 20 minutes of a half 15 instances.
• Devo Davis performed all 20 minutes of the second half. He has performed all 20 minutes of a half six instances this season.
• Since Vanderbilt had a “Black Out” recreation, Arkansas wore its residence white uniforms. Particularly, the usual “Razorback” jersey. It was Arkansas’ first loss within the Musselman ear whereas carrying these uniforms, falling to 2-1 this season and 19-1 total.
• Arkansas misplaced regardless of scoring a minimum of 80 factors. Within the Musselman period, Arkansas is 35-5 when scoring a minimum of 80 factors.

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