Three Takeaways From Arkansas’ 76-72 Victory Over Gonzaga

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks and third-year head coach opened up their first of two exhibition games Saturday afternoon as the Razorbacks welcomed the No. 15 Gonzaga Bulldogs into Bud Walton Arena as the Razorbacks won a close one by a final score of 76-72.

After a slow start on offense, the Razorback utilized an 18-0 midgame run to build an 11-point second half lead and rode it home the rest of the way.

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nathan de Sousa (7) tries to drive to the basket past Arkansas Razorbacks guard Davion Thompson (9) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Star-Studded Freshman Class

Coach Calipari once again proves why he is the greatest college basketball coach of all time as the Razorbacks saw production and potential from the loaded freshman class that he brought in this offseason, as the Razorbacks’ freshman scored 43 of the Razorbacks’ 76 points in the victory over the Bulldogs

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The Link Academy product and reclass freshman Davion Thompson led the way for the freshmen, finishing with 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting and two 3-pointers for the Hogs.

The sharpshooting Thompson showed glimpses of promise for the Razorbacks, staying efficient throughout the game and hitting a clutch three to put the Hogs up five as the Razorbacks were looking to defend their slim lead.

Freshman Miikka Muurinen looked like a grown man during the close battle with the Bulldogs as he finished the game with 10 points shooting 4-of-11 from the field while also racking up six rebounds and also recording 2 blocks.

Arkansas Native JJ Andrews also had an impressive outing, scoring 10 points for the Razorbacks, going 4-for-9, and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Arkansas Razorbacks wing Billy Richmond III goes through practice ahead of the team’s trip to The Bahamas for the Baha Mar Summer League. | Nilsen Roman – Hogs on S

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