Hogs beat Oklahoma in Tulsa

TULSA — Ninth-ranked Arkansas on Saturday exacted a little bit of revenge towards Oklahoma at BOK Middle.

One 12 months following their 22-point loss to the Sooners in the identical enviornment, the Razorbacks impressed after a so-so defensive begin and notched an 88-78 victory over Oklahoma. Arkansas improved to 9-1 general with its fifth consecutive win.

Within the sport’s early levels, it appeared as if the Sooners would have one other good day towards the Razorbacks. Greater than 12 minutes into the sport, Oklahoma had knocked down 13 of its first 16 photographs.

With 7:56 left within the first half, Sooners guard Bijan Cortes added a layup to provide Oklahoma a 30-23 lead. The Sooners led by as many as 9 factors earlier than halftime.

Then Wichita State switch Ricky Council and freshman guard Nick Smith took over.

Council led all scorers with 17 first-half factors and Smith pitched in 10 of his personal earlier than halftime. Council had a key sequence late within the half that gave the Razorbacks momentum.

Late within the shot clock, he knocked down a contested step-back three-pointer close to the 28-foot marker on the left wing, then added a layup in transition via contact and a free throw.

The free throw gave Arkansas a 39-38 lead with 1:43 to play earlier than halftime and was a part of a 10-2 near the half. The Razorbacks led 43-40 at halftime. 

They continued their sturdy play within the second half and ballooned their result in as many as 16 factors.

Arkansas pushed its edge to 11 factors with 14:31 left following an 8-0 run. Makhi Mitchell added two layups through the stretch and Smith had a one-hand dunk assisted by Anthony Black after he stole a Sooners inbound go.

Oklahoma pulled to inside 73-64 with 4:47 left due to a Tanner Groves three-pointer, however Arkansas freshman Jordan Walsh responded with a 3 of his personal.

Smith led the Razorbacks with 21 factors previous to subbing out with 5:32 remaining after showing to tweak his beforehand injured proper knee. Council added a game-high 26 factors on 10 of 15 from the ground.

Makhi Mitchell was largely terrific once more for Arkansas, ending with 10 factors, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and a pair of blocks.

Walsh added 12 factors and Black pitched in 8 factors, 5 assists and a pair of steals.

Grant Sheffield led the Sooners with 23 factors on 8-of-14 capturing. He scored 11 factors within the first half.

Arkansas will return to play subsequent Saturday towards Bradley in North Little Rock. The sport is about to tip off at 3 p.m. from Simmons Financial institution Enviornment.