The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks kicked off their college basketball season with a 109-77 win over the Southern Jaguars. Trevon Brazile led the charge, dropping a career-high 25 points and showing he’s finally back in top form after that knee injury from three seasons ago.
Arkansas dominated in just about every area—fast-breaks, points in the paint, you name it. Southern, even with the loss, put up a fight and looked about as tough as folks expected them to.
Arkansas’ Dominant Performance
Right out of the gate, Arkansas exploded with a 15-3 run. That early surge pretty much set the tone for a game that never felt close.
By halftime, the Razorbacks were up 57-32. Darius Acuff Jr. was huge, pouring in 20 of his 22 points before the break.
Scoring in transition and owning the paint? Yeah, Arkansas had that on lock all night.
Trevon Brazile’s Stellar Comeback
Honestly, Brazile stole the show. He finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds, a big step after rehabbing that knee for so long.
Shooting 8-for-14 from the field, he looked efficient and comfortable. You could tell he was enjoying being back out there.
Contributions from Freshmen
The freshmen made a splash too. Darius Acuff Jr. put up 22 points, and Meleek Thomas chipped in 21.
Isaiah Sealy added 12 more, giving Arkansas a really balanced attack. These young guys? They’re going to be fun to watch.
Key Game Statistics
Some numbers jump out from this one:
- Fast-break points: Arkansas outpaced Southern 32-12.
- Points in the paint: The Razorbacks held a 48-28 edge.
- Field goals at the rim: For almost nine minutes in the second half, Arkansas scored 24 straight points at the rim. That’s just wild.
Southern’s Resilience
Southern didn’t fold, even when things got rough. When the tempo slowed, they found their footing a bit.
Michael Jacobs led the Jaguars with 22 points, and Fazl Oshodi added 15. Southern was picked to finish second in the SWAC, and you can see why—they’ve got grit.
Injury Updates and Future Games
Arkansas sophomore Kevin Knox sat this one out with a toe injury and is day-to-day. His return will matter, especially with tougher games on the horizon.
Southern heads to Marquette on Wednesday. Arkansas gets a real test at No. 22 Michigan State on Saturday. That should be interesting.
Looking Ahead
The Razorbacks’ next game is against Michigan State. That’s a big one—a real test, honestly, and a chance to see how they stack up against a top-25 squad.
Southern, on the other hand, is up against Marquette. They’ll be looking to regroup and fine-tune things before conference games kick off.
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