Samford 75, at Arkansas 79

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Interstat) — In a hard-fought non-conference battle, the Arkansas Razorbacks held off a persistent Samford Bulldogs team for a 79-75 victory before a crowd of 19,200 at Bud Walton Arena on Friday night. The Razorbacks improved to 3-1 on the young season, while Samford fell to an even 2-2. Arkansas appeared poised to run away with the game early, building a commanding 45-35 halftime lead behind efficient offense and a decisive edge in fastbreak opportunities. The Razorbacks capitalized on their athleticism, outscoring the Bulldogs 22-9 in fastbreak points for the game. Samford, however, refused to capitulate. The Bulldogs… Read more...