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FAYETTEVILLE — It only took nine minutes for Arkansas basketball to land a haymaker on opening night.
After giving up a basket on their first defensive possession, the No. 13 Razorbacks (1-0) responded with a 25-0 run and cruised through the finish line in a 106-61 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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Improved depth was on full display. John Calipari primarily used a 10-man rotation which saw eight players score at least six points.
Here are three takeaways from the Razorbacks’ romp over UAPB.
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Arkansas basketball routs UAPB in season opener
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – NOVEMBER 03: Maper Maker #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks warms up before a game against the UAPB Golden Lions at Bud Walton Arena on November 03, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
(Wesley Hitt, Getty Images)
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Arkansas basketball routs UAPB in season opener
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – NOVEMBER 03: Maper Maker #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks warms up before a game against the UAPB Golden Lions at Bud Walton Arena on November 03, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
(Wesley Hitt, Getty Images)
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Arkansas basketball opens season vs. Pine Bluff | Photos
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – NOVEMBER 03: Maper Maker #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks warms up before a game against the UAPB Golden Lions at Bud Walton Arena on November 03, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
(Wesley Hitt, Getty Images)
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Arkansas basketball opens season vs. Pine Bluff | Photos
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – NOVEMBER 03: Maper Maker #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks warms up before a game against the UAPB Golden Lions at Bud Walton Arena on November 03, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
(Wesley Hitt, Getty Images)
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Arkansas basketball opens season vs. Pine Bluff | Photos
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – NOVEMBER 03: Maper Maker #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks warms up before a game against the UAPB Golden Lions at…
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