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WASHINGTON — A trip to the country’s capital ended with a national embarrassment for Arkansas basketball
In their first marquee matchup of the season, the No. 13 Razorbacks (1-1) were on the wrong end of a blowout against No. 10 Virginia (3-0). The Cavaliers won the final 10 minutes of the first half 29-14 and cruised to the finish line in a 91-72 victory over the Hogs. They led by as many as 27 points in the second half.
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Here are three takeaways from a humbling defeat for the Razorbacks.
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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 Bud Walton Arena…
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