Bud Will Be Rocking Saturday Night
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Basketball Palace of Mid-America will be rocking Saturday night for one of the most highly anticipated non-conference home games of the Mike Anderson era, as the Razorbacks are set to host the 14th-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers in Bud Walton Arena.
The Rundown
Opponent: No. 14 Minnesota (8-2)
Date: Saturday, Dec. 9
Site: Bud Walton Arena
Tip-off: 5:45 p.m. CT
TV: WatchESPN | SEC Network
SiriusXM Radio: 137/190
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The #Fastest40 Facts
• Riding a seven-game winning streak in Bud Walton Arena, Arkansas returns home Saturday to host No. 14 Minnesota.
• Arkansas is hosting a top 15 non-conference team in Bud Walton Arena for just the sixth time. The Razorbacks are 3-2 in such games.
• The Razorbacks are 34-23 against AP top 25 teams in Bud Walton Arena, including 18-9 against top 15 teams.
• Mike Anderson is 1-0 against ranked Big Ten conference opponents in Bud Walton Arena after knocking off No. 20 Michigan in his first year during the 2011-12 season.
• In four home games this year, the Razorbacks are 4-0 with a +101 scoring margin, including a +82 scoring margin in the first half.
• According to the NCAA, the Razorbacks have the No. 14 RPI in the nation and the eighth-toughest strength of schedule in the country.
• For the first time in 17 years, Arkansas has scored 90+ points in three of its first four home games. The Razorbacks are currently averaging 92.8 points per contest in Bud Walton Arena.
A Win Would…
• Extend Arkansas’ current winning streak in Bud Walton Arena to eight games dating back to last year.
• Give Arkansas 100 home wins during the Anderson era, ranking T-5th in the nation during his tenure.
• Make the Razorbacks undefeated in their first five games in Bud Walton Arena for the fourth time in the last seven years.
• Give Arkansas its ninth victory over an AP Top 25 team during the Mike Anderson era, including at least one in six of his seven years.
Ticket Packages
Season tickets, 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.
