Arkansas hands Louisville first loss with 89‑80 victory behind Brazile’s 21 points
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Interstat) — Arkansas built a commanding first-half lead and held off a Louisville rally for an 89-80 win in men’s college basketball Wednesday at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks led 47-29 at halftime before the Cardinals scored 51 points in the second half. Trevon Brazile scored 21 points to lead Arkansas. Darius Acuff Jr. added 17 points and 10 assists. Mikel Brown led Louisville with 22 points. The Razorbacks capitalized at the free-throw line, making 27 of 35 attempts, while Louisville struggled from three-point range, shooting 8 for 37. Arkansas improved to 6-2. Louisville suffered its first defeat, falling to 7-1. Attendance was 19,600.