Houston 94, at Arkansas 85

NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — In a high-octane clash of contrasting styles, the Houston Cougars leveraged superior efficiency and a disruptive defense to outlast the Arkansas Razorbacks 94-85 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Prudential Center. The game, played before a crowd of 6,246, was defined by Houston’s ability to maximize its possessions and Arkansas’s struggle to capitalize on its opportunities. The Cougars scored 94 points on just 72 possessions, translating to a blistering offensive rating of 130.8. Arkansas, by contrast, managed 85 points on 78 possessions, a rating of 109.5, hampered by 12 turnovers and a critical 14-of-35… Read more...