Arkansas Defeats Eastern Kentucky 71-57 - Recap
Arkansas Defeats Eastern Kentucky 71-57 - Recap
Arkansas got 13 points from Mardracus Wade en route to a 71-57 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday at Bud Walton Arena.
Bettors who backed Arkansas were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of 13 at sportsbooks.
Arkansas got 12 points from B.J. Young and another 11 points from Marvell Waithe. Julysses Nobles contributed 5 assists, while Devonta Abron cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Eastern Kentucky got 16 points from Jaron Jones in a losing cause and another 9 points from D'Mitri Riggs. Jaron Jones contributed 4 assists for them, while Jaron Jones had 9 rebounds.
Arkansas led at halftime, 39-30.
Arkansas had a 38-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
