Arkansas Looks To Get Back On Track Against LSU
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas men’s basketball team (11-4, 1-2 SEC) returns home Wednesday, looking to remain perfect in Bud Walton Arena, as the Razorbacks host the LSU Tigers for an 8 p.m. tip-off on SEC Network.
The Rundown
Opponent: LSU Tigers (10-4, 1-1 SEC)
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 10
Site: Bud Walton Arena (Fayetteville, Ark.)
Tip-off: 8 p.m. CT
TV: SEC Network | WatchESPN
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SiriusXM Radio: 137/190
The #Fastest40 Facts
• In eight games in Bud Walton Arena this year, the Razorbacks are 8-0 with a +181 scoring margin. Arkansas has a 22.6 average margin of victory at home this season.
• Arkansas is 41-13 (.759) in conference play at Bud Walton Arena under Coach Anderson, including four straight wins.
• Daryl Macon was named SEC Player of the Week last Monday, joining current assistant coach Scotty Thurman as the only Razorback players to ever earn the award twice in a three-week span.
• Following Saturday’s loss at Auburn, Arkansas’ RPI fell from No. 9 to No. 17 according to the NCAA, while its strength of schedule went from No. 10 to No. 13.
• The Razorbacks posted two AP top-20 wins in a five-game span with wins over No. 14 Minnesota and No. 19 Tennessee. Arkansas has multiple top-20 wins in the same season for the third time under Coach Anderson.
• During the last four seasons, Arkansas ranks second in the SEC in league wins with 35. LSU ranks 10th in the conference with 25 victories.
• In the final two minutes and overtime of games this season, Daryl Macon is a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line, while Anton Beard is 7-of-8.
• The Razorbacks lead the SEC and rank No. 13 in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio thanks to four games of 20+ assists and six games of fewer than 10 turnovers.
A Win Would
• Extend Arkansas’ current winning streak in Bud Walton Arena to 12 games, dating back to last year.
• Give the Razorbacks a 7-1 record in their last eight games against LSU in Fayetteville.
• Give Arkansas the fifth-most home wins in the country during the Mike Anderson era at 104.
Senior Guards Win Games
• In the upset win against No. 19 Tennessee, Daryl Macon’s 33 points and Jaylen Barford’s 28 points marked the first time Arkansas has had two 28-point scorers in an SEC game.
• Against current AP Top 25 teams, Barford (22.3) and Macon (19.3) have combined to average 41.6 points per game in four contests.
• Barford is the only player in the SEC to rank in the top four in points per game (3rd) and field goal percentage (4th).
• Against Tennessee, Daryl Macon became one of six players in program history to record multiple 30-point games against SEC opponents
Ticket Packages
Mini plans, mobile passes and single-game tickets for the 2017-18 season are available now at the Razorback Ticket Center by calling at 1-800-982-HOGS (4647) and online by clicking here.
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