Arkansas 79, at Drake 72

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Arkansas women’s basketball team built a commanding early lead and withstood a furious second-half rally from Drake to secure a 79-72 victory in a non-conference game Tuesday at Allen Arena. The Razorbacks improved to 6-1 on the season, while the Bulldogs fell to 1-4. Arkansas established control from the opening tip, using a stifling defensive effort to race out to a 20-12 lead after the first quarter. The Razorbacks extended their advantage in the second period, outscoring the Bulldogs 23-14 to take a 43-26 lead into halftime. The first-half dominance was fueled by Arkansas’s defense,… Read more...