#12/13 Arkansas Takes Down Memphis in Exhibition

October 28, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE – Miikka Muurinen had a double-double, while Billy Richmond III and Jordan Smith Jr. each scored 17 points, to lead #12/13 Arkansas to a 93-81 exhibition win over Memphis Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena.

Muurinen scored 10 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, with two assists and two steals. Richmond, who was a team-best +27, did not miss a shot, going 7-of-7 from the field (2-of-2 from 3PT) with three assists and two blocked shots. Smith was 7-of-11 from the field with two assists and two blocked shots.

The Razorbacks used their athleticism to throw down 13 dunks thanks to 18 assists, 14 steals and seven blocked shots. Arkansas scored 54 points in the paint and outscored Memphis 26-11 on points off turnovers. The Hogs forced 14 turnovers

Arkansas pulled away on several occasions, leading by as many as 21 with 6:38 left, but Memphis would not go away, making two 3’s inside the final 1:17 to cut the final deficit to 12. Memphis, which outscored Arkansas by two in the second half, was also able to stay in the game by going 19-of-25 from the free throw line, compared to 15-of-27 by the Razorbacks.

Nemanja Popovic and Luke Almodover led Memphis, each scoring 16 points.

Arkansas officially opens the season Tuesday (Nov. 3) for the first-ever meeting with UAPB. Tipoff is set for 7 pm and the game will be broadcast on SEC Network+.

FIRST HALF: ARK: 48 – MEM: 34

Arkansas scored first, but Memphis led 7-5 after two free throws by Luke Almodovar. It was the only time Memphis led.
The Razorbacks answered with an 11-0 run to lead 16-7.
Up three, Arkansas used a 7-0 run to lead 25-15 and stayed in control the rest of the half.
Arkansas shot 54.3% from the field, thanks to eight dunks, but was just 4-of-13 from 3-piont range.
Memphis shot 38.7% from the field, but was 8-of-9 at the line.
Arkansas had nine assists, nine steals and five blocked shots.
Billy Richomond III was perfect from the field (4-of-4 FG; 2-of-2 3PT) and scored 11 points. Maper Maker added seven points and Miikka Muurinen had six rebounds.
Nemanja Popovic led Memphis with 12 points and six rebounds.

SECOND HALF: ARK: 45 – MEM: 47

Arkansas was able to take its first 21-point lead (65-44) thanks to a 7-0 run. Later, Arkansas used an 8-0 run and led by 21 with 6:38 left.
Smith scored 13 of his 17 in the second half. He was a team-best +11 in the period.
No player from Memphis scored in double figures in the half, but 11 of the 12 Tigers that played scored. Tylik Weeks led the way with 8 points.

NOTES:

Arkansas’ starting lineup was Jordan Smith Jr., Jeremiah Wilkinson, Billy Richmond III, Miikka Muurinen and Cooper Bowser.
Arkansas won the opening tip.
Arkansas scored first on a free throw by Miikka Muurinen at 19:41.
• Arkansas subbed five players at the first media timeout – Davion Thompson, Abdou Toure, JJ Andrews, Maper Maker and Caleb Ourigou.
Last year, Arkansas defeated Memphis, 99-75, in an exhibition in Memphis’ FedEx Forum. Arkansas had 8 steals, 8 blocked shots and 8 dunks. This year, Arkansas won, 93-81, and had 18 assists, 14 steals, 13 dunks and 7 blocked shots.
Davion Thompson scored 13 in the win over Memphis. He had 12 in the win over Gonzaga.
Maper Maker had seven points and five rebounds.
Billy Richmond III scored 17 points in both exhibitions, leading the team in scoring in both wins.
Cooper Bowser recorded three blocked shots and had eight rebounds. He got 10 boards in the win over Gonzaga.
Arkansas is 82-11 all-time in exhibition games, including a 72-6 mark at home. The Razorbacks have won 41 straight home exhibition games.

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