Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Interstat) — Two undefeated teams will meet Friday when the Arkansas Razorbacks host the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Lady Golden Lions in a nonconference women’s basketball game at Bud Walton Arena.
Both teams enter the contest with 1-0 records. The Razorbacks are coming off a 93-81 home victory over Louisiana Tech on Tuesday. Taleyah Jones led the way with 20 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, while Bonnie Deas scored a team-high 25 points.
UAPB opened its season with a 69-64 road win at Memphis on Monday. Indiya Bowen poured in 29 points for the Lady Golden Lions, and Jailah Pelly added 23 points and three assists.
The game marks the start of a challenging stretch for the Lady Golden Lions, who will play seven of their next eight games on the road following Friday’s contest.
Arkansas will look to maintain its offensive momentum before a quick turnaround, hosting Central Arkansas on Monday.