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Vandy @#23Arkansas Pregame Talk
Posted on 1/10/15 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 1/10/15 at 12:05 pm
Pregame talk not a game thread. The Sec best team plays at 3:30 on secn.
Wps
11-3 Wins - Losses 12-2
73.1 Points 84.1
60.9 Points Allowed 69.8
9-1 Home Record 10-0
1-1 Away Record 2-2
1-0 Conference Record 1-0
W4 Current Streak W6
Arkansas (12-2, 1-0 SEC), looking to improve to 13-2 for the first time since 2004-05, has won nine of its 10 home games by at least 14 points while averaging 87.8 points. It is the only team in the conference to score at least 65 in each game.
The Razorbacks' 16-game home winning streak is tied with Kansas' for 10th longest in the country. They've won 16 of 18 at home in SEC play and are 46-3 there overall since 2012-13.
Their lone losses this season came at Iowa State and Clemson on Dec. 4 and 7, but they've won six straight since and opened conference play ranked for the first time since 1999.
Arkansas struggled early at Georgia on Tuesday, trailing by 13 in the first half, but took its first lead with 6:33 remaining in the game and outscored the Bulldogs 42-31 in the second half of a 79-75 victory.
Arkansas, 16-65 on the road since the start of 2006-07 compared to 130-29 at home, was 11 of 13 from the free-throw line after going 21 of 31 in its two losses. It also had 34 bench points after the reserves combined for 28 against the Cyclones and Tigers.
"It's a little tougher to do it on the road, but when you do it, it tells you a little bit about your team, the mental toughness, the physical toughness and just finding a win to win against a very good Georgia team," said coach Mike Anderson, who had his contract extended through 2019-20 earlier in the day.
Forward Bobby Portis scored a team-high 21 points.
The Razorbacks play six of their next nine at home and figure to be favored in all nine except perhaps a Jan. 31 visit to Florida.
They've won 11 of 13 home meetings with Vanderbilt, which has dropped 14 of 20 on the road in SEC play. Arkansas' Michael Qualls hit a 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left in a 77-75 win at Nashville on Feb. 8. The Razorbacks were 10 of 16 from beyond the arc.
The Commodores (11-3, 1-0) are looking for their first five-game winning streak since taking eight in a row Dec. 19, 2011-Jan. 19, 2012. They held Auburn to 30.5 percent shooting in a 64-52 home win Tuesday, posting a 47-27 advantage on the glass after outrebounding four of their previous 10 opponents.
"That's a new positive for us and that's a good positive," coach Kevin Stallings said. "If that becomes part of who we are that's certainly going to build in a better margin for error for our young team because we overcame 19 turnovers."
Arkansas is averaging a plus-9.3 rebounding margin during its six-game win streak.
Vanderbilt center Damian Jones (team-high 16.2 ppg) scored 11 and shot 3 of 9 against the Tigers, but three teammates scored in double figures to help compensate.
The Commodores have split two road games, losing 65-60 at Georgia Tech on Dec. 20 and winning 70-55 at Saint Louis on Jan. 31. Jones was a combined 9 of 22 from the field and committed six turnovers.
Wps
11-3 Wins - Losses 12-2
73.1 Points 84.1
60.9 Points Allowed 69.8
9-1 Home Record 10-0
1-1 Away Record 2-2
1-0 Conference Record 1-0
W4 Current Streak W6
Arkansas (12-2, 1-0 SEC), looking to improve to 13-2 for the first time since 2004-05, has won nine of its 10 home games by at least 14 points while averaging 87.8 points. It is the only team in the conference to score at least 65 in each game.
The Razorbacks' 16-game home winning streak is tied with Kansas' for 10th longest in the country. They've won 16 of 18 at home in SEC play and are 46-3 there overall since 2012-13.
Their lone losses this season came at Iowa State and Clemson on Dec. 4 and 7, but they've won six straight since and opened conference play ranked for the first time since 1999.
Arkansas struggled early at Georgia on Tuesday, trailing by 13 in the first half, but took its first lead with 6:33 remaining in the game and outscored the Bulldogs 42-31 in the second half of a 79-75 victory.
Arkansas, 16-65 on the road since the start of 2006-07 compared to 130-29 at home, was 11 of 13 from the free-throw line after going 21 of 31 in its two losses. It also had 34 bench points after the reserves combined for 28 against the Cyclones and Tigers.
"It's a little tougher to do it on the road, but when you do it, it tells you a little bit about your team, the mental toughness, the physical toughness and just finding a win to win against a very good Georgia team," said coach Mike Anderson, who had his contract extended through 2019-20 earlier in the day.
Forward Bobby Portis scored a team-high 21 points.
The Razorbacks play six of their next nine at home and figure to be favored in all nine except perhaps a Jan. 31 visit to Florida.
They've won 11 of 13 home meetings with Vanderbilt, which has dropped 14 of 20 on the road in SEC play. Arkansas' Michael Qualls hit a 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left in a 77-75 win at Nashville on Feb. 8. The Razorbacks were 10 of 16 from beyond the arc.
The Commodores (11-3, 1-0) are looking for their first five-game winning streak since taking eight in a row Dec. 19, 2011-Jan. 19, 2012. They held Auburn to 30.5 percent shooting in a 64-52 home win Tuesday, posting a 47-27 advantage on the glass after outrebounding four of their previous 10 opponents.
"That's a new positive for us and that's a good positive," coach Kevin Stallings said. "If that becomes part of who we are that's certainly going to build in a better margin for error for our young team because we overcame 19 turnovers."
Arkansas is averaging a plus-9.3 rebounding margin during its six-game win streak.
Vanderbilt center Damian Jones (team-high 16.2 ppg) scored 11 and shot 3 of 9 against the Tigers, but three teammates scored in double figures to help compensate.
The Commodores have split two road games, losing 65-60 at Georgia Tech on Dec. 20 and winning 70-55 at Saint Louis on Jan. 31. Jones was a combined 9 of 22 from the field and committed six turnovers.
This post was edited on 1/10/15 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 1/10/15 at 12:08 pm to TheCheshireHog
For now. Will be around 17ish next week
Posted on 1/10/15 at 12:08 pm to TheCheshireHog
Are we gonna win by 9.5 someone let me know please.
Posted on 1/10/15 at 12:13 pm to pioneerbasketball
Arkansas wins going away.
Posted on 1/10/15 at 12:14 pm to HogsInTheRock
quote:
Are we gonna win by 9.5 someone let me know please.
Exactly 9.5. Why anyone would bet on college sports, no less, amazes me.
Posted on 1/10/15 at 12:18 pm to the808bass
Vandy can make it close if they limit turnovers and shoot well. Probably won't happen today given the youth of this team and Vandy's usual struggles v. the Hawgs. Definite blow-out potential, but I don't think it will happen today, particularly if LaChance and Jones are sharp. Piggies by 5.
Posted on 1/10/15 at 3:09 pm to InThroughTheOutDore
IWHI
Thanks for the pic. Good luck today
Thanks for the pic. Good luck today
Posted on 1/10/15 at 3:15 pm to pioneerbasketball
Ganna actually update this thread once the game starts?
Posted on 1/10/15 at 3:16 pm to 870Hog
He said it's not the game thread. So I'm assuming he's not.
Posted on 1/10/15 at 3:21 pm to Cheese Grits
They have to DRAW their girls?
Posted on 1/10/15 at 3:27 pm to Drewbie
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They have to DRAW their girls?
Smart and artistic is a plus you know...
If you want real pics tho...
Posted on 1/10/15 at 3:30 pm to 870Hog
Nope. Its pregame talk thread
Posted on 1/10/15 at 3:31 pm to pioneerbasketball
Let's go Hogs!
This post was edited on 1/10/15 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 1/10/15 at 3:32 pm to piggilicious
You planning on doing the game thread or do you want me to?
ETA: @Pioneer
ETA: @Pioneer
This post was edited on 1/10/15 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 1/10/15 at 3:32 pm to Drewbie
Nm
This post was edited on 1/10/15 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 1/10/15 at 3:33 pm to piggilicious
Yeah I fk'd up the reply.
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