Arkansas tops Robert Morris 76-53 in Fayetteville

No. 19 Arkansas defeated Robert Morris 76-53 on Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The victory marked a bounce-back performance for the Razorbacks following a loss to Virginia in their previous game, improving their season record to 2-1.

Billy Richmond III led the Arkansas offense with 16 points, joining four other teammates who scored in double figures. Davion Thompson contributed 15 points, seven assists, and five rebounds, while Cooper Bowser added 12 points and 10 rebounds. JJ Andrews scored 11 points and Jeremiah Wilkinson had 10. The Razorbacks recorded 25 assists on 31 baskets and shot 50 percent from the field as a team.

Arkansas trailed for most of the first 15 minutes before going on a 12-2 run to close the first half, leading 39-30 at the break. The Razorbacks extended their lead with a 16-1 run midway through the second half to break the game open. Robert Morris, which finished the game with a 0-3 record, struggled on the interior, as Arkansas outrebounded the Colonials 45-21 and outscored them 44-20 in the paint.

Head coach John Calipari’s team utilized its size, athleticism, and depth to create separation against the unranked Colonials. The matchup was the second meeting between the programs, with Arkansas having previously defeated Robert Morris 79-75 in 2012. The Razorbacks were favored by 28 1/2 points in the contest.