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Arkansas Downs Austin Peay 69-61 - Match Report
Arkansas grabbed a 69-61 win over Austin Peay on Tuesday, behind a 17-point effort from Jimmy Whitt Jr. at Bud Walton Arena.
Arkansas won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -16.0-point spread.
Mason Jones had 16 points for Arkansas and Isaiah Joseph chipped in with 16 points. Jalen Harris had 3 assists for them, while Isaiah Joseph was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Austin Peay got a 20-point performance from Terry Taylor, who was supported by 11 points from Antwuan Butler. Jordyn Adams had 3 assists in a losing cause for Austin Peay, while Eli Abaev grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Arkansas were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Austin Peay won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-25.
Arkansas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Western Kentucky. Austin Peay will aim to get back on the winning track vs. North Florida.