Balanced Arkansas Routs Jackson State in Home Opener
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Interstat) — Arkansas cruised to a 115-61 victory over Jackson State in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night at a sold-out Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks used a dominant second half, outscoring the Tigers 68-42 after leading 47-19 at halftime.
Malique Ewin led a balanced Arkansas attack with 21 points off the bench. DJ Wagner added 16 points and seven assists for the Razorbacks, who shot 64 percent from the floor and forced 19 turnovers. Tamarion Hoover scored 19 points for Jackson State, which fell to 0-5. Arkansas improved to 5-1.