Arkansas men's basketball wins season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff

No. 12 Arkansas defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 106-61 in their season opener at Bud Walton Arena. Jeremiah Wilkinson led the Razorbacks with 23 points, including several three-pointers, while freshman Jordan Smith Jr. contributed 20 points in his collegiate debut.

Arkansas utilized a 25-0 run early in the game to establish dominance. The team's freshmen accounted for 65 of the 106 total points. The Razorbacks shot 55% from the floor and secured a 19-2 run in the second half to finalize the victory.