It wasn’t a fairly exhibiting from the No. 18 Arkansas Razorbacks on Wednesday, however they acquired the job performed.
John Calipari’s Razorbacks (2-1) took down the Troy Trojans (2-1) by a rating of 65-49 inside Bud Walton Enviornment.
Arkansas trailed at halftime 27-26, however a powerful defensive exhibiting by the Hogs within the second half was complimented by a significantly better offensive efficiency.
Zvonimir Ivisic led Arkansas with 19 factors on six three-point baskets, with Adou Thiero contributing 19 factors of his personal.
The most important moments of the sport for Arkansas might have come on the damage entrance. Ahead Trevon Brazile took a tough fall within the first half and didn’t return, whereas guard Boogie Fland went down late within the second half earlier than having to be helped off the ground.
It is an unlucky improvement for an Arkansas crew with large aspirations for the season.
On the court docket, Arkansas’ inconsistency is starting to turn into a noticeable fixed. Within the Razorbacks’ season opener vs Lipscomb, Arkansas would undergo stretches the place it appeared just like the nationwide title contender many had taken it for, whereas concurrently going by means of stretches the place it appeared inferior to the Bisons.
That was the case once more on Wednesday when a Troy crew that realistically does not have a lot enterprise hanging with the Hogs led at a number of factors all through the sport.
For the second straight dwelling sport, the gang inside Bud Walton Enviornment was comparatively sparse. A mid-major crew on a Wednesday night time in November might not promote many tickets by itself, nevertheless it was one other disappointing exhibiting for a fan base that is as passionate as any within the nation.
Arkansas will likely be hoping that each the followers and the crew will present up with extra enthusiasm on Nov. 18. The Razorbacks will welcome Pacific to Bud Walton Enviornment because it seeks its third win of the season.
