It wasn’t a reasonably displaying from the No. 18 Arkansas Razorbacks on Wednesday, however they received the job carried out.
John Calipari’s Razorbacks (2-1) took down the Troy Trojans (2-1) by a rating of TK-TK inside Bud Walton Area.
Arkansas trailed at halftime 27-26, however a robust defensive displaying by the Hogs within the second half was complimented by a a lot 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 could have come on the harm 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 workforce with huge aspirations for the season.
On the courtroom, Arkansas’ inconsistency is starting to change into a noticeable fixed. Within the Razorbacks’ season opener vs Lipscomb, Arkansas would undergo stretches the place it regarded just like the nationwide title contender many had taken it for, whereas concurrently going via stretches the place it regarded inferior to the Bisons.
That was the case once more on Wednesday when a Troy workforce that realistically would not have a lot enterprise hanging with the Hogs led at a number of factors all through the sport.
For the second straight dwelling recreation, the group inside Bud Walton Area was comparatively sparse. A mid-major workforce on a Wednesday night time in November could not promote many tickets by itself, however it was one other disappointing displaying for a fan base that is as passionate as any within the nation.
Arkansas shall be hoping that each the followers and the workforce will present up with extra enthusiasm on Nov. 18. The Razorbacks will welcome Pacific to Bud Walton Area because it seeks its third win of the season.
