Wilkinson and Smith Jr. lead No. 12 Arkansas past Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 23 points and Jordan Smith Jr. added 20 as No. 12 Arkansas defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 106-61 in their season opener on November 3. The game opened with a 25-0 run from Arkansas, with Wilkinson hitting nine points during this stretch. Freshmen played a crucial role, contributing to 65 of the team's points, while the Razorbacks shot 55% from the field. Arkansas maintained a substantial lead of 19 points at halftime. UAPB struggled with eight turnovers and managed only seven shot attempts during the first half. Following this game, UAPB will face Baylor on November 6, while Arkansas prepares to play Virginia in Washington D.C. on November 9.

• 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Wilkinson scores 23, Smith Jr. 20 as No. 12 Arkansas rolls Arkansas-Pine Bluff