Hoops And Lunch Dates Announced

October 6, 2017

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Join University of Arkansas women’s basketball coach Mike Neighbors for lunch as the Razorback head coach talks hoops with fans this season.

Neighbors and the Razorbacks invite all fans to Mermaid’s Seafood Restaurant (2217 N. College, Fayetteville) to talk about the season and upcoming games. Luncheon’s begin on Monday, Nov. 6, at 11:30 a.m. Reservations for the luncheon must be made no later than the Friday before each event.

To RSVP, please call 479-575-2751 or email mlgibson@uark.edu. The cost of the lunch is $13.75 per person. The luncheon dates this year are:

Monday, Nov. 6
Monday, Dec. 4
Monday, Jan. 8
Monday, Feb. 5

The Razorbacks have seven returners headlined by lone senior Devin Cosper on this year’s roster. Cosper, along with juniors Malica Monk, Keiryn Swenson and Bailey Zimmerman all saw time as starters and all logged significant minutes a year ago.

Sophomore Jailyn Mason was at the point much of her first season and sophomores Kiara Williams and Sydney Stout return with SEC experience under their belts.

Six newcomers are on campus and making Arkansas better each day. Freshmen Grayce Spangler, Macy Weaver and Taylah Thomas along with junior college starter Raven Northcross-Baker will all vie for playing time in their first season with the Razorbacks. Sophomore transfers A’Tyanna Gaulden and Chelsea Dungee will sit out this season due to NCAA transfer rules.

The Razorbacks recently released its Southeastern Conference schedule and welcomes women’s basketball powerhouses Kentucky and Tennessee to Bud Walton this season. Arkansas also hosts rivals Missouri, LSU and Texas A&M in the toughest league for women’s hoops.

The non-conference schedule features home contests with regional rivals Tulsa and UT-Arlington and the always-popular Elementary Day game on Nov. 10 against Sam Houston State at 10:30 a.m.

To order tickets, log on to ArkansasRazorbacks.com or call the Razorback Ticket Center at 800-982-HOGS (4647) or 479-575-5151. Fans can email the Razorback Ticket Center at raztk@uark.edu.

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