LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Arkansas men's basketball team pulled away in the second half to get their second road win of the season. This win in Lexington was a huge resume booster for Arkansas's NCAA tournament dreams.
Ricky Council IV led the Razorbacks with 20 points. Anthony Black wasn't far back with 19, along with five steals and five blocks. Jacksonville, Arkansas native Devo Davis added seven assists and 15 points. Arkansas had a total of five players in double figures.
The first half was entirely back and forth between the Hogs and Cats, with Arkansas leading 41-40 at halftime. There were 11 lead changes in the first half.
Early in the second half is when the Razorbacks started to dominate, there were no lead changes in the second. Anthony Black added back-to-back dunks to put the Hogs up by seven and the Razorbacks seemed to continue that momentum to end the game with a much-needed win on the road.
Arkansas also limited Kentucky star center Oscar Tshiebwe, who leads the SEC in rebounds. Tshiebwe, averages 13.6 points per game. On Tuesday night, he had only seven points and seven rebounds.
Up next, Arkansas will host Mississippi State on Saturday at Bud Walton Arena. The Hogs will play the Bulldogs at 5 PM and the game will be televised on ESPNU.