Arkansas defeats James Madison 103-74

Arkansas Dominates James Madison in Statement Win

The Bud Walton Arena was electric as the Arkansas Razorbacks hosted James Madison on Tuesday night, and the home team delivered a convincing 103-74 victory.

In a statement win that showcased their dominance, Arkansas built a substantial lead early and never looked back. The Razorbacks' offense was clicking on all cylinders, with Meleek Thomas leading the way with 28 points on 6-of-10 three-point shooting (50.0% FG). Malique Ewin chipped in with nine rebounds and 11 points, while Darius Acuff Jr. dished out six assists.

The James Madison Dukes struggled to keep up, committing 14 turnovers that Arkansas capitalized on for an impressive 21 points off turnovers. The Razorbacks' defense was equally stifling, holding James Madison to just 41.0% shooting from the field and forcing four steals.

The game's turning point came at halftime, when Arkansas took a commanding 48-28 lead. From there, it was a matter of how much the Razorbacks could extend their advantage. Arkansas responded with a blistering second half, outscoring James Madison by 55-46 to seal the 29-point victory.

Bradley Douglas led James Madison with 19 points, but his efforts were ultimately overshadowed by the Razorbacks' onslaught. The Dukes struggled with three-point shooting, going just 4-of-10 from beyond the arc (41.2% FG).

In terms of advanced statistics, Arkansas's eFG% was an impressive 66.9%, while their true shooting percentage came in at 68.1%. The Razorbacks' ability to control the paint and limit turnovers made all the difference, as they outrebounded James Madison by seven.

The victory is a statement win for Arkansas, which has been touted as a top contender in the SEC West this season. With wins like this one, the Razorbacks are showing that they're more than capable of competing with anyone in the conference.