Tulsa A Test Before Finals Week
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A quick turnaround awaits the University of Arkansas women’s basketball team as they welcome Tulsa University for a 2 p.m. match-up in Bud Walton Arena on Sunday.
| GAME INFORMATION | ||
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| Date: Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 | ||
| Tip: 2 p.m. | ||
| Location: Bud Walton Arena | ||
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Arkansas (6-3) is coming off a come-from-behind win over Charlotte on Thursday and hosts the Golden Hurricane (4-5) before a break for final exams. The Razorbacks get back to game action Sunday, Dec. 17 hosting UT-Arlington as the season continues. The game airs live on the SEC Network+.
It is Sunday Funday with kids 12-and-under getting in free with a paying adult. All fans are invited to bring a Teddy Bear for the annual Teddy Bear toss benefiting the Salvation Army. Fans with a Teddy Bear receive free admission. The first 300 fans will also be treated to a free holiday t-shirt from the Razorbacks.
Scouting Arkansas
Arkansas played four consecutive road games and returned home to host three in a row in Bud Walton Arena. Tulsa comes to town as the middle game in the home stand.
Devin Cosper and Malica Monk are the Razorbacks’ headliners, but other players have been stepping up as the season progresses. Sophomore Jailyn Mason is a versatile player who can fill many roles. She has been a big offensive contributor in recent games with four double-digit performances including three games in a row.
Sophomore Kiara Williams has also increased her production from a year ago and has been a big defensive stopper for Arkansas. Williams has had four double-digit rebounding games and leads the team with 7.9 rpg. She has a team-high 12 blocks.
Junior Bailey Zimmerman is coming off a solid game against Charlotte in which she posted a season-best six points. She was a key player in keeping the Razorbacks close in the early minutes of the game.
Scouting Tulsa
Tulsa has four players averaging double figures and has played to 4-5 start on the season. They can be turnover prone, something that plays into Arkansas’ hands. The Golden Hurricane got hot from distance in their most recent game, hitting 11-of-19 from beyond the arc.
Tulsa’s bigs are all 6-2 and under. The heights are similar to Arkansas which should make for good match-ups in the paint.
The game will have some familiar elements for the coaching staffs. Tulsa head coach Matilda (Willis) Mossman was a head coach at Arkansas and assistant coach Tari Cummings was with the Razorbacks last season. Arkansas head coach Mike Neighbors was an assistant coach at Tulsa from 2001-04.
More Information
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