No. 14 Arkansas Triumphs Over Gardner-Webb in College Basketball

Khalif Battle Leads with 21 Points, Razorbacks Overcome Early Deficit for Victory

Khalif Battle, a transfer from Temple, led the Razorbacks with 21 points off the bench, contributing significantly to Arkansas' 86-68 victory over Gardner-Webb.
Despite an early lead by Gardner-Webb, Arkansas managed to overcome the deficit with two major runs in the middle of the game, finishing the first half on a 17-5 surge and starting the second half with a 13-4 spurt.
Arkansas' bench outscored Gardner-Webb's 40-19, with Battle being the top reserve and leading scorer for the second straight game.
Arkansas' defense was a key factor in the win, blocking 15 shots while Gardner-Webb blocked none. Trevon Brazile and Makhi Mitchell were notable contributors with five and four blocks respectively.
Despite the victory, Razorbacks' coach Eric Musselman expressed dissatisfaction with the team's start and finish, highlighting the need for improvement in rebounding and reducing the number of offensive rebounds allowed.