Men’s Basketball

Head basketball coach Mike Anderson discusses the upcoming road game against Auburn this Wednesday at a press conference, Monday, Feb. 11. (Photo by Addison Morgan)

Anderson Calling for Consistency from Hogs

The first full week in February could not have been more of a roller coaster ride for Arkansas basketball. A monumental high in beating No. 2 Florida was short lived after another tough road loss at Vanderbilt. Mike Anderson and …

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Michael Qualls dunks the ball at the Arkansas v. Florida game, Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas defeated Florida 80-69. (Photo by Logan Webster)

Razorbacks Upset No. 2 Gators

Payback was in order as Arkansas upset the No. 2 team in the country in Bud Walton Arena Tuesday for the first time in 14 years. As the Hogs protected their home turf to remain undefeated at home in SEC …

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Razorbacks Ready to Face No. 2 Gators

Arkansas’ men’s basketball team will need to play their best basketball of the year when they face No. 2 Florida tonight, head coach Mike Anderson said. The Gators are coming off a 78-64 victory over No. 16 Ole Miss Saturday …

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Rashad Madden pressures the Tennessee defense at the Arkansas v. Tennessee game, Saturday, Feb. 2. The win over the Vols pulled the Razorbacks to 4-4 in the SEC, with each win coming in Bud Walton Arena. (Photo by Ryan Miller)

Win Over Vols Pulls Hogs Even in SEC

After two consecutive road losses, the Arkansas Razorbacks returned to the ever-friendly confines of Bud Walton Arena to beat Tennessee with ease, 73-60. The Hogs were led by sophomore BJ Young, who had 25 points on the night. Tennessee and …

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Men’s basketball head coach Mike Anderson met with the media Tuesday to discuss Thursday’s matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide. (Photo by Mary McKay)

Hogs Prepare for Tough Travel

The men’s basketball team is winless outside the state of Arkansas, but head coach Mike Anderson said he thinks his team can get their first road win tomorrow night in his home state. Anderson, a graduate of Jackson Olin High …

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The Razorbacks handily defeated the Missippi State Bulldogs Thursday before falling on the road to the South Carolina Gamecocks. (Photo by Mary McKay)

Razorbacks Falter on the Road Again

The road woes continued for the Hogs Saturday, as they fell 75-54 to the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena. “It was a tough day at the office today,” head coach Mike Anderson said. “South Carolina did what they …

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Razorbacks too much for Mississippi State

Everything clicked for Arkansas as they routed Mississippi State 96-70 in Bud Walton Arena on Wednesday. Good defense led to good offense, as the Hogs forced 29 turnovers that led to 42 points points off turnovers. “We played as a …

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Head coach Mike Anderson met with the media Monday to talk abou the upcoming matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs 8p.m. Wednesday at Bud Walton Arena. (Photo by Mary McKay)

Hogs Focus on Ball Security for Mississippi State

After last Saturday’s loss at Ole Miss, Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson is trying to make sure all areas of his basketball team are squeaky clean. “Its amazing, we clean up one area in terms of defending and rebounding and …

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Junior Marshawn Powell scores against an Auburn defender in the double overtime win Wednesday night. Powell scored 28 of the Razorbacks' 88 points. It was the first double overtime in Bud Walton Arena and the first for Arkansas in an SEC game. (Photo by Logan Webster)

Hogs Prevail in Double Overtime at the Palace

It took two extra periods to decide, but the Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball team were able to hold off Auburn in double overtime to win 88-80. Marshawn Powell finished with 28 points and 11 rebounds, while BJ Young added 22 …

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"We want to build some momentum and continue to play that harassing style of defense," head coach Mike Anderson said at a press conference, monday, Jan. 14. (Photo by Ryan Miller)

Anderson Seeks Another Strong Defensive Effort

After defeating Vanderbilt 56-33 for the first Southeastern Conference victory of the season last Saturday, UA head coach Mike Anderson  wants to focus on shutting down key players in the home matchup against Auburn Wednesday. The Tigers will come into …

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Junior Forward Marshawn Powell dunks the ball at Bud Walton Arena, Saturday, Jan. 12. Arkansas defeated Vanderbilt 56-33 in the first conference win of the season. (Photo by Logan Webster)

Hogs Must Earn Road Wins to Get to NCAA Tournament

We arrive now at a crucial moment in any college basketball season. The transition from nonconference to conference play is not an easy one, but winning January games is the key to an ultimately successful season. Arkansas is 10-5 and …

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Junior forward Marshawn Powell scored 17 of 56 points by the Razorbacks. Arkansas held Vanderbilt to 11 points in the first half, the lowest allowed in a half at Bud Walton Arena since FLorida A&M in 2001. (Photo by Ryan Miller)

Stifling Hog Defense Cripples Commodores

The Arkansas men’s basketball team cruised to a 56-33 victory over Vanderbilt Saturday, behind 31 points between two Razorback starters. The game began with a Marshawn Powell steal that lead to a breakaway dunk, one of six steals Powell managed …

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Junior forward Marshawn Powell led the Razorbacks with 33 points, setting a new career single-game high, in their win over the Oklahoma Sooners Tuesday night. (Photo by Logan Webster)

Powell Breaks Single-Game Record

Behind forward Marshawn Powell’s 33 points, the Arkansas men’s basketball team was able to hold onto a late second half lead to beat the Oklahoma Sooners Tuesday, 81-78. The Hogs exacted revenge on the Sooners, who won the last game …

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Hogs Can Prove Worth Through Tough Schedule

The Arkansas men’s basketball team will prove their resilience through their tough schedule this season. The Razorbacks will see one of the toughest schedules in the nation this season. At least 12 of the Hogs’ opponents continued with postseason play …

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Italy Exhibition Tour Excites for Upcoming Season

This summer, the Men’s Basketball team traveled to Italy to prepare for the upcoming season. The Hogs finished the trip 4-0, defeating teams from Italy and Lithuania by a combined 22.3 points per game. I know basketball season isn’t right …

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