Overview
- Keyshawn Hall scored 30 points for the second straight game as Auburn improved to 10-6 overall and 1-2 in SEC play.
- The Tigers shot 56.7% from the field and 45% from three, produced 1.377 points per possession, and dominated the glass 37-28 with a 20-9 edge in assists.
- Auburn led by double figures for the final 23:05, pushed the lead to 29 late, and created a 22-point gap that marked Arkansas’ largest deficit of the season.
- Tahaad Pettiford directed the offense with seven assists and two steals, and KeShawn Murphy contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds.
- John Calipari labeled the showing a “burn the tape” game and criticized Arkansas’ three-point reliance, and freshman Maleek Thomas was assessed a Class A technical after a post-whistle shove.