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Postgame: Arkansas 76, South Carolina 65

February 11, 2012 |  by Matt Jones  |  6 Comments

FAYETTEVILLE - BJ Young scored 27 points and Arkansas survived a late surge to beat South Carolina 76-65 on Saturday. The Razorbacks used a 17-0 run spanning both halves to take the lead for good in a game that was closely contested before halftime. The win was Arkansas' 17th straight at...

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Arkansas-South Carolina live blog

February 11, 2012 |  by Matt Jones  |  No Comments

FAYETTEVILLE - Join in an interactive live blog as Arkansas faces South Carolina at Bud Walton Arena. You can follow Matt Jones on Twitter @NWAMatt.

Arkansas-South Carolina predictions

February 10, 2012 |  by Matt Jones  |  24 Comments

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas hosts South Carolina on Saturday (SEC Network, 12:47 p.m.) looking to remain perfect at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks (16-8, 4-5 Southeastern Conference) are coming off back-to-back losses, most recently a 81-59 decision at Georgia on Wednesday night that significantly hurt their NCAA Tournament hopes. The Gamecocks (9-14, 1-8...

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Shoulder injury could sideline Sanchez

February 9, 2012 |  by Matt Jones  |  3 Comments

FAYETTEVILLE - Forward Michael Sanchez is doubtful for Arkansas' game against South Carolina on Saturday, Razorbacks coach Mike Anderson said. Sanchez, a fifth-year senior, was injured in the second half of the Razorbacks' 81-59 loss to Georgia on Wednesday. Anderson said Sanchez suffered a sprained shoulder, but no separation. There is...

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Hogs’ postseason hopes take big hit

February 9, 2012 |  by Matt Jones  |  6 Comments

FAYETTEVILLE - For all the good Arkansas has had this season at home, there has been plenty of bad on the road. That was no more evident than Wednesday night. The Razorbacks, a perceived NCAA Tournament contender last week, lost 81-59 at SEC bottom feeder Georgia. Now with quality wins against Michigan,...

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Arkansas-Georgia predictions

February 7, 2012 |  by Matt Jones  |  65 Comments

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas travels to Georgia on Wednesday (SEC Network, 7:05 p.m.) still looking for its first win away from home this season. The Razorbacks (16-7, 4-4 Southeastern Conference) are coming off a 71-65 loss at LSU over the weekend to fall to 0-7 this season away from Bud Walton Arena. The...

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Film explores Richardson’s life, relationships

February 7, 2012 |  by Matt Jones  |  3 Comments

FAYETTEVILLE - When ESPN Films launched its "SEC Storied" series last year chronicling the history of the league, a film telling the story of Nolan Richardson was near the top of the wish list. So it comes as no surprise Richardson's story is featured in the third installment of the series....

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Hogs fall short on road again

February 4, 2012 |  by loganwilson  |  9 Comments

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas' road woes continued on Saturday as LSU defeated the Razorbacks 71-65 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Arkansas (16-7, 4-4 Southeastern Conference) fell short on the road for the sixth time this season and lost its seventh game away from Bud Walton Arena. In response to LSU's two runs of 10-0...

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Arkansas invited to Maui in 2013

February 2, 2012 |  by Matt Jones  |  10 Comments

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas' basketball team will play in the Maui Invitational in November 2013. In a report last week, The Maui News stated the eight-team field for the tournament that year will also include Syracuse, Baylor, Gonzaga, Minnesota, California, Dayton and host-school Chaminade. The official field has yet to be released,...

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Hogs searching for elusive road win

February 2, 2012 |  by Matt Jones  |  No Comments

FAYETTEVILLE - For Arkansas, wins and losses have been as simple as home and away this season. The Razorbacks beat No. 25 Vanderbilt 82-74 on Tuesday night to extend the nation's 11th-longest win streak to 16 games. Winning at home has become old hat for Arkansas. Now the young Razorbacks are looking...

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