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Arkansas basketball leads throughout in exhibition win over Memphis

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Arkansas basketball leads throughout in exhibition win over Memphis

Summary

Arkansas basketball secured a 93-81 exhibition victory over Memphis on October 28 in Fayetteville, finishing their preseason undefeated. The Razorbacks maintained control from the beginning, with nine players scoring at least six points. Offensive contributions came from key players like Billy Richmond III and Jordan Smith Jr., who both scored 17 points. The team demonstrated a strong defensive effort, forcing 15 turnovers but did show vulnerabilities in interior defense, particularly against Memphis center Nemanja Popovic. Arkansas heads into the regular season with momentum.

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By the Numbers

•Arkansas finishes preseason undefeated after the win over Memphis.
•Billy Richmond III and Jordan Smith Jr. both scored 17 points.
•Arkansas forced 15 turnovers and scored 26 points off turnovers.
•Memphis center Nemanja Popovic scored 16 points against Arkansas' defense.
•The Razorbacks will look to improve interior defense as the season approaches.

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Arkansas basketball led from start-to-finish in a win over Memphis to close the preseason. Here are our instant takeaways from the Hogs' victory.
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