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Recap - Arkansas Defeats Georgia Tech 62-61

Mason Jones scored 24 points leading Arkansas to a 62-61 victory over Georgia Tech at McCamish Pavilion on Monday.

Arkansas won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -2.5-point spread.

Isaiah Joseph had 13 points for Arkansas and Desi Sills chipped in with 11 points. Desi Sills had 4 assists for them, while Isaiah Joseph was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Georgia Tech got 20 points from James Banks III in a losing cause and another 12 points from Michael Devoe. Michael Devoe contributed 2 assists for them, while James Banks III had 13 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Arkansas were victorious, as the score was 33-31 at the break.

Georgia Tech had a 44-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Arkansas heads into a battle against Northern Kentucky. Georgia Tech, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bethune-Cookman.