# US college men's basketball exhibition games

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261029-us-college-mens-basketball-exhibition-games
> Updated: 2026-10-29T00:56:49.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In late October 2026, several college men's basketball teams competed in exhibition matches prior to the regular season.

Ole Miss secured a 92-78 victory over the UAB Blazers, led by Adam ‘Budd’ Clark with 18 points. Despite UAB holding a narrow halftime lead, Ole Miss regained control through a strong second-half defensive performance.

Arkansas defeated Memphis 93-81 at Bud Walton Arena. Although Memphis narrowed a 21-point deficit with a strong second half, Arkansas maintained the lead behind performances from Jordan Smith Jr. and Billy Richmond III.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Arkansas men's basketball defeats Memphis in exhibition game

No. 12 Arkansas defeated Memphis 93-81 in an exhibition basketball game, led by 17 points each from Jordan Smith Jr. and Billy Richmond III.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arkansas-mens-basketball-defeats-memphis-in-exhibition-game

### 2026-10-28: Ole Miss men's basketball defeats UAB in exhibition

Ole Miss men's basketball defeated UAB 92-78 in an exhibition game, led by 18 points from Adam 'Budd' Clark.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ole-miss-mens-basketball-defeats-uab-in-exhibition

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