Tall Task Awaits In SEC Opener
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas women’s basketball team opens Southeastern Conference action hosting two-time NCAA runner-up Mississippi State on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Bud Walton Arena.
Arkansas (11-3) jumps into the teeth of the SEC in the first month of play facing the highest-ranking league team in the No. 8/7 Lady Bulldogs (12-1).
Inside the Lane
Date: Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019
Time: 6 p.m.
Tickets: http://bit.ly/WBB19Tix
Broadcast: SECN – https://es.pn/2BP1Sod (Talent: Courtney Lyle and Tamkia Catchings)
Live Scoring: http://statb.us/e/233638
The Razorbacks wrapped up nonconference play with 11 wins and are ahead of where head coach Mike Neighbors thought they might be at this point in the season. Arkansas added a lot of offense to its lineup this season and the scoring is up from a year ago.
Also up are the scoring options. The Razorbacks looked to two players last season to handle the bulk of the points but this season Neighbors has more shooters. Redshirt sophomore Chelsea Dungee, senior Malica Monk and junior college transfer Alexis Tolefree lead Arkansas statistically. Opponents, however, also have to account for senior Raven Northcross-Baker, sophomore transfer A’Tyanna Gaulden, junior Jailyn Mason and senior Bailey Zimmerman, all of whom can score quickly.
About the Opponent
State enters the start of SEC play having scored 100+ points in six of it’s first 13 games. Four players average double figures led by Teaira McCowan who checks in with 16.7 points per game and 12.5 rebounds per game. The Bulldogs also have a significant size advantage with seven players listed at 6-1 or taller. McCowan, at 6-7, and Promise Taylor and Jessika Carter at 6-5, are among the tallest players Arkansas will face all season.
Promotions
Pre-game Chalktalk with Coach Neighbors (Courtside Club) 5:35pm
Jr. Razorbacks Holiday Offer: Get in free w/membership card, guest tickets $2 each
UA Faculty & Staff $2 tickets w/ UA ID
Free admission for veterans & active military with military ID
Daddy-Daughter Date Night (Halftime recognition & Post-game photo opportunity with Razorback mascots)
Halftime: Farmington & West Fork 4th Grade Girls
More Information
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