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No. 19 Arkansas and Robert Morris square off for non-conference showdown
Arkansas looks to rebound after a seven-spot drop in the AP Top 25 and a loss to Virginia.
- On Wednesday, the Arkansas Razorbacks return to Fayetteville to host Robert Morris at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks fell seven spots in The Associated Press Top 25 poll this week following a loss on Sunday.
- Arkansas coach John Calipari described the 91-72 loss to Virginia on Sunday as a "punch in the mouth," noting the young squad is learning that winning is difficult. Calipari said, "We have to figure out what this team's going to be."
- Freshman Jordan Smith led Arkansas with 19 points against Virginia, though Calipari noted the offense struggled when "The ball was sticking." Arkansas shot 45.8% from the field but was outrebounded 40-36.
- Robert Morris enters Wednesday at 0-2 after a 79-56 loss at UIC on Friday. Coach Andrew Toole stated, "I've never been afraid of roster turnover," as the Colonials navigate significant personnel changes.
- The Razorbacks are favored by 32.5 points against the Colonials, with an over/under set at 158.5. This matchup offers Arkansas a chance to build momentum after the poll drop and demonstrate improvement early in the season.
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No. 19 Arkansas hosts Robert Morris after ‘punch in the mouth’
Arkansas coach John Calipari was blunt about the lesson he hopes his team learned during a 91-72 loss to Virginia in the Capital Showcase on Sunday in Washington, D.C."We're young, and this was a punch in the mouth to (believing) like, 'Oh, this is goi...
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