Witness the Battle of the Halves - Arkansas vs UTSA
Second Half Highlights
Arkansas is on fire in the second half, making 16 of 24 shots, 2 of 8 threes, and all 8 free throws. Their offensive prowess is on full display, with players like Trevon Brazile and Boogie Fland making key plays. Brazile has been active on both ends, with 6 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block in just 8 minutes. He even had a second-chance dunk wiped off due to a questionable goaltending call.
The Razorbacks are running this half with great success, going on a 7-0 run after Nelly Davis' corner three. Davis and Adou Thiero have combined for 15 of Arkansas' 18 points this half. On the other end, Trevon Brazile blocked Marcus Millender as the shot clock expired. UTSA is shooting just 3 of 10 this half and 0 of 4 from three.
First Half Action
Karter Knox's three with 11:30 remaining put Arkansas ahead 15-10, but the Roadrunners responded with a 5-0 run that included a three by Primo Spears to tie the game. Trevon Brazile's contested layup gave Arkansas the lead again at 17-10. The Razorbacks are playing a rotation of two big men today, with Zvonimir Ivisic (ankle) out for the game.
Nelly Davis' corner three with 14:50 remaining gave the Razorbacks the lead, and Adou Thiero will be at the free-throw line trying to complete a three-point play when the game resumes. The officials are letting these teams play thus far, with a lot of contact underneath both baskets but not a lot of fouls.
Pre-Game Insights
Arkansas is back at home following a couple of games away from Fayetteville. They recently had a thrilling 76-73 comeback victory at Miami on Tuesday and are now looking to continue their winning streak. UTSA, on the other hand, is 3-4 but took a good Saint Mary's team to overtime earlier this week. Coach Austin Claunch, who was an assistant for Alabama's Final Four team last season, is in his first season with UTSA.
This game will feature one of the nation's premier scorers in UTSA's Primo Spears, a Florida State transfer. Spears is averaging 23.7 points per game, which ranks fifth nationally. It will be an exciting battle as these two teams go head-to-head on the court.