Arkansas defeats Queens 108-80
Arkansas Dominates Queens in Statement Win
2025-12-17 02:00:00+00:00 at Bud Walton Arena
The Arkansas Razorbacks made a strong statement with a convincing 108-80 victory over visiting Queens on Wednesday night. The home team's dominance was evident from the opening tip, as they controlled the pace and outscored their opponents by 28 points in the final margin.
Halftime saw the Razorbacks leading 60-36, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Arkansas continued to push the tempo and limit Queens' scoring opportunities, holding them to a mere 44 points in the first half compared to the Razorbacks' 48.
Trevon Brazile led the way for Arkansas with an impressive 26 points on 5-7 three-point shooting, complemented by Nick Pringle's seven rebounds and 14 points. Darius Acuff Jr.'s all-around performance of 10 assists, 23 points, and 3 steals further highlighted the Razorbacks' well-roundedness.
For Queens, Nasir Mann led with 16 points on 70% field goal accuracy, while Maban Jabriel chipped in with six rebounds and 14 points. Jordan Watford provided five assists and 11 points off the bench.
The advanced statistics paint a clear picture of Arkansas' superiority. The home team boasted an eFG% of 67.2%, a true shooting percentage of 71.2%, and an OREB% of 30.3%. These metrics demonstrate their ability to control the game's flow, capitalize on rebounds, and limit opponents' scoring opportunities.
Arkansas' fast break points were particularly noteworthy, with 32 points coming from transition play. This emphasis on speed and agility allowed them to exploit Queens' defense and create scoring chances in transition.
The difference between these two teams was stark, with Arkansas holding a significant advantage in terms of rebounding (33 vs. 34) and turnovers (14 vs. 17). The Razorbacks also outscored Queens in the paint (42-42), demonstrating their ability to control the interior and limit opponents' scoring opportunities.
This non-conference matchup serves as a statement win for Arkansas, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the floor. With this convincing victory, the Razorbacks move forward with confidence, ready to take on the challenges of conference play.
Game Stats
- Field Goals: 36/64 (56.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 22/36 (61.1%)
- 3-Point FG: 14/28 (50.0%)
- Free Throws: 22/27 (81.0%)
- Rebounds: 33 (Off: 10, Def: 23)
- Assists: 26
- Turnovers: 14
- Steals: 13
- Blocks: 2
- Total Fouls: 15
- Total Points: 108
- Field Goals: 30/68 (44.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 24/43 (55.8%)
- 3-Point FG: 6/25 (24.0%)
- Free Throws: 14/20 (70.0%)
- Rebounds: 34 (Off: 16, Def: 18)
- Assists: 12
- Turnovers: 17
- Steals: 6
- Blocks: 1
- Total Fouls: 20
- Total Points: 80