FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Interstat) — In a display of overwhelming offensive firepower and stifling defense, the Arkansas Razorbacks cruised to a 93-56 victory over the in-state foe Central Arkansas Bears in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night before a crowd of 19,200 at a raucous Bud Walton Arena.

The Razorbacks, now 2-1 on the young season, seized control early with a barrage of three-pointers and never relented, handing the Bears their second loss against one win.

Arkansas’ offensive efficiency was the story of the game, as they scored 93 points on just 74 possessions, translating to a blistering offensive rating of 124.9. Central Arkansas, by contrast, managed only 56 points on 78 possessions, an offensive rating of 71.8, hampered by frigid shooting from the field.

The Bears struggled mightily from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 41 three-point attempts, a paltry 9.8 percent. Overall, Central Arkansas shot 28.4 percent from the floor. Arkansas capitalized on its opportunities, shooting 49.2 percent from the field and a solid 38.2 percent from deep, making 13 three-pointers.

The Razorbacks’ scoring was balanced by a dominant transition game, outscoring the Bears 30-13 in fastbreak points.

The game’s opening moments set the tone. After Central Arkansas won the opening tip, the Bears missed a three-pointer, and Arkansas’ Karter Knox answered immediately with a three-pointer on the Razorbacks’ first possession, assisted by D.J. Wagner. Knox, a 6-foot-6 freshman from Tampa, Florida, was a force throughout his 23 minutes, finishing with 19 points.

Arkansas built a 43-34 lead by halftime, but any hope of a Bears comeback was quickly extinguished in the second half. The Razorbacks exploded for 50 points after the break, relentlessly extending their lead.

Darius Acuff Jr., a 6-foot-3 guard from Detroit, led all scorers with 21 points in 33 minutes of action, dishing out four assists. Meleek Thomas, a 6-foot-5 guard from Pittsburgh, provided a versatile performance with 17 points and a game-high six assists.

The Razorbacks’ interior presence was also felt, with Malique Ewin contributing 10 points and Nick Pringle adding nine points, both in reserve roles.

For Central Arkansas, the offensive burden fell primarily on Camren Hunter, who scored 16 points, and Ty Robinson of Hot Springs, Arkansas, who added 15 points. The Bears’ offense could not find a consistent rhythm against the Arkansas defense, which matched Central Arkansas with five steals and two blocks while forcing eight turnovers.

The victory moves Arkansas above .500 following a narrow road loss to Michigan State this past Saturday. Central Arkansas, which opened its season with a lopsided loss to North Carolina and a win over Champion Christian, now looks to regroup.

Arkansas will continue its homestand Friday against Samford. Central Arkansas travels to face North Texas next Thursday.

According to pregame analytics from Interstat, Arkansas was projected with a 99.3 percent probability to win. The Razorbacks covered the pregame spread of -34.5 points. The total score of 149 fell under the over/under line of 157.5.