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Recap - Arkansas Defeats Alabama 82-78

Mason Jones went off for 30 points and added 5 rebounds leading Arkansas to a 82-78 win over Alabama on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum.

Arkansas was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.5-point spread as an underdog.

Arkansas got 26 points from Jimmy Whitt Jr. and another 11 points from Jalen Harris. Jalen Harris contributed 2 assists, while Reggie Chaney cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Alabama got 28 points from Jaden Shackelford in a losing cause and another 14 points from Alex Reese. Kira Lewis Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while John Petty Jr. had 9 rebounds.

Arkansas was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Alabama as they grabbed 39 boards, while Arkansas only had 27

Next game, Arkansas takes its act home to face Auburn looking for another win. For Alabama, they head home to face Tennessee.