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Hogs, #22 Ole Miss set to tangle in SEC home opener

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Who: rv/rv Arkansas Razorbacks (11-3, 0-1 SEC) vs #23/22 Ole Miss Rebels (12-2, 1-0 SEC)
What: Arkansas plays its 2025 SEC home opener.
When: Wednesday – Jan. 8 – 6:00 pm (CT)
Where: Fayetteville, Ark. • Bud Walton Arena/Nolan Richardson Court (19,200)
How (to follow):
– TV/Stream: ESPN2 / Watch ESPN (Tom Hart and Dane Bradshaw)
– Radio: Learfield Razorback Sports Network (Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman)
– Sirius/XM: Sirius: 132 / XM: 191 || SXM App Channel 961
– Arkansas Gameday App
– Live Stats

– Arkansas Game Notes  
– Ole Miss Game Notes
– SEC Notes/Stats

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas will host #23/22 Ole Miss on Wednesday (Jan. 8) for the Razorbacks’ 2025 SEC home opener. Tipoff is set for 6 pm (CT) and the game will be televised on ESPN2.

 Later this week, Arkansas stays in Fayetteville to host #8 Florida on Saturday (Jan. 11). Tipoff is set for 3 pm.

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NOTES:
Versus Ole Miss

  • This will be the 87th meeting between Arkansas and Ole Miss. Arkansas owns a 52-34 advantage all-time in the series thanks to an 18-11 mark in games played in Fayetteville and a 24-2 advantage in neutral-site games.
  • Since Arkansas joined the SEC, the Razorback lead in the series is just 30-28 as the Hogs have won 9 of the last 12 in the series.
  • Ole Miss won the last meeting, 77-51, on Jan. 24, 2024, in Oxford. Arkansas was short-handed in the loss as it was without leading scorer – Tramon Mark (migraine) – for the game and leading rebounder – Trevon Brazile (knee soreness) – missed the second half. Arkansas got off to a slow start with eight turnovers in the first nine minutes but only committed two the rest of the first half and ended with 14 for the game. Ole Miss outscored the Hogs 17-2 on points off turnovers and raced out to a 24-9 lead. However, Arkansas answered with a 14-5 run to cut its deficit to six (29-23) with 4:08 left in the first half. Ole Miss led 38-26 at the break and put the game away midway through the second half with an 8-0 run to go up 63-43 and held at least a 20-point cushion the rest of the way.

Arkansas in SEC Home Openers

  • Arkansas will play its first SEC home game Wednesday by hosting Ole Miss.
  • The Razorbacks are 20-13 all-time in SEC home openers.
  • Arkansas is 4-4 when Ole Miss is the first home SEC game.

Razorbacks Are Pretty Good Shooting Overall

  • Arkansas ranks 9th in the NCAA (2nd in the SEC) in overall field goal percentage at 50.7% while ranking 19th in the NCAA (3rd SEC) in effective FG% (57.3%).

Less of a Threat

  • Arkansas is holding its opponents to 29.6% shooting from 3-point range. As good as that sounds, it ranks only 9th in the SEC but does rank 53rd in the NCAA.

Block Party

  • Arkansas has blocked at least five shots nine times this season and ranks 5th nationally in blocked shots, averaging 6.0 per game.

 

For more information on Arkansas Men’s Basketball, follow @RazorbackMBB on X.

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Razorbacks Season Ticket Renewal Deadline Is Today

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — March 31 is the final deadline for fans to renew their Razorback Football season tickets and make their 2025 Razorback Foundation Annual Fund pledge. Log in to your account here to complete your renewal online.

The Hogs will host seven games inside the state in 2025, including the first-ever matchup with national runner-up Notre Dame. The season kicks off on August 30 against Alabama A&M before a historic meeting with Arkansas State inside War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on September 6. The Razorbacks and Red Wolves will meet on the gridiron for the first time on the first weekend of September. The Hogs return home on September 27 to take on the Fighting Irish and will welcome Texas A&M to Fayetteville for the first time since 2013 when the Aggies visit on October 18. Auburn comes to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium the following week (October 25) before Mississippi State comes to town November 1 to wrap up a three-game home stand. The Hogs’ annual battle with Missouri wraps up the regular season November 29.

Renew your tickets by clicking here or by calling the Razorback Ticket Center at 479-575-5151 for assistance. The final deadline to renew is March 31.

Season ticket holder benefits for 2025

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  • Invitation to participate in Yoga prior to the Spring Game
  • Invitation to participate in Holiday Photos on the Field in fall of 2025
  • Priority access to purchase tickets for non-athletic events in Razorback Stadium
  • First right to purchase Razorback Football postseason tickets
  • Flexible payment plan options and dedicated Razorback Ticket Sales representative
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HOW SWEET IT IS: Razorbacks Down St. John’s To Advance In NCAA Tourney

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PROVIDENCE – In a thrilling second-round matchup of the NCAA Tournament on March 22, 2025, the No. 10 seed Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the No. 2 seed St. John’s Red Storm with a final score of 75-66 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.

The Razorbacks established a narrow lead by halftime, going into the break ahead 35-32. Arkansas maintained their momentum in the second half, outscoring St. John’s 40-34 to secure the victory.

D.J. Wagner led the Razorbacks with 18 points, showcasing his offensive prowess. Johnell Davis contributed a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, providing a strong presence on both ends of the court. For St. John’s, RJ Luis Jr., the Big East Player of the Year, struggled offensively, shooting 3-for-17 from the field and finishing with nine points. His shooting woes significantly impacted the Red Storm’s offensive rhythm.

The game was marred by contentious officiating, with several questionable foul calls affecting both teams. CBS analyst Steve Lappas criticized the referees for their frequent whistles, particularly highlighting fouls against St. John’s Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejiofor, as well as Arkansas’ Zvonimir Ivisic, all of whom fouled out during the game.

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With this victory, Arkansas advances to the Sweet Sixteen, continuing their impressive tournament run. The Hogs will play either Texas Tech or Drake in San Francisco on Thursday.

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BASKETBALL: Oral Roberts’ Kelsi Musick Named Head Women’s Coach At Arkansas

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FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas has hired Kelsi Musick as the 10th head coach of the Razorbacks’ women’s basketball program. Musick has signed a five-year contract through April 30, 2030, with a salary of $600,000 per year.

Musick arrives in Fayetteville after three successful seasons at Oral Roberts, where she led the Golden Eagles to back-to-back 20-win seasons and consecutive postseason appearances. ORU finished the 2023-24 season 24-9, marking its best season since 1982-83. Her teams defeated multiple SEC and AAC opponents while ranking in the Top 20 nationally in scoring each year.

Known for her fast-paced, dribble-drive offense, Musick has developed elite talent, including Summit League Freshman of the Year Emily Robinson, Newcomer of the Year Taleyah Jones, and two-time Sixth Woman of the Year Jalei Oglesby.

Arkansas Athletics Director Hunter Yurachek praised Musick’s work ethic, enthusiasm, and program-building ability. “She has a proven track record of success and is a rising star in women’s basketball,” Yurachek said.

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Musick expressed gratitude for the opportunity. “Arkansas has a proud tradition, passionate fans, and a commitment to excellence,” she said. “I can’t wait to pour into our student-athletes, compete in the SEC, and build something special.”

Before Oral Roberts, Musick spent 13 seasons at NCAA Division II Southwestern Oklahoma State, leading the program to seven NCAA Tournament appearances and the 2019 national championship game. She amassed a 259-125 record and earned GAC Coach of the Year honors five times. Her teams consistently ranked in the Top 10 nationally in scoring offense, and she coached three-time All-American Makyra Tramble.

Musick began her coaching career at Fresno State, serving as Director of Basketball Operations before coaching at her alma mater, Canton (Okla.) High School. She later returned to Fresno State as an assistant, helping the Bulldogs to two 20-win seasons and an NCAA Tournament berth.

As a player, Musick starred at Cameron University, setting records in three-point shooting and assists while leading her team to its first NCAA Tournament. She was inducted into the Cameron Athletics Hall of Fame in 2025.

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Musick and her husband, Josh, have three children: Maddox, Titus, and Amaria.

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Hogs Down Jayhawks To Advance To Round Of 32

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PROVIDENCE – No. 10 seed Arkansas pulled off a 79-72 upset over No. 7 seed Kansas on Thursday night, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Razorbacks set the tone early, shooting 54% from the field in the first half while limiting turnovers. Jonas Aidoo led Arkansas with 16 first-half points, while D.J. Wagner added 12.

Kansas held a 67-64 lead with just over three minutes remaining, but a key injury to KJ Adams Jr. shifted the momentum. Following Adams’ exit, the Jayhawks committed three consecutive turnovers, allowing Arkansas to take control.

A pivotal three-pointer from Johnell Davis capped a 7-0 run for Arkansas, giving the Razorbacks a lead they would not relinquish. Kansas cut the deficit to three points in the final seconds, but Arkansas secured the win with clutch free throws and solid inbound execution.

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The Razorbacks advance to the second round, where they will face the winner of Omaha vs. St. John’s on Saturday.

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Hogs, Jayhawks Set For NCAA Opener

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PROVIDENCE, RI – Two of college basketball’s storied programs will meet Thursday night as No. 10 seed Arkansas faces No. 7 seed Kansas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

The game, set for a 7:10 p.m. ET tipoff on CBS, marks a rematch of last year’s second-round battle, when the Razorbacks knocked off the top-seeded Jayhawks, 72-71, to advance to the Sweet 16. This time, the stakes remain high, with both teams looking to extend their seasons in a tournament filled with parity.

Kansas (21-12) holds an 8-6 all-time edge over Arkansas (20-13), but the Razorbacks have won the last two meetings, including an 85-69 victory in a charity exhibition in October. The matchup also features a coaching showdown between Naismith Hall of Famers John Calipari and Bill Self.

Arkansas, making its 37th NCAA Tournament appearance, has reached at least the Sweet 16 in three straight tournaments, including back-to-back Elite Eight runs in 2021 and 2022. Kansas, a perennial tournament contender, looks to avenge last year’s early exit and make a deep run.

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The winner will face either No. 2 seed St. John’s or No. 15 seed Omaha in the second round on Saturday.

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