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Recap - Arkansas Defeats North Texas 69-54
Arkansas got 18 points from Justin Smith as they ran past North Texas 69-54 on Saturday at Bud Walton Arena.
Bettors who backed Arkansas were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.0 at sportsbooks.
Arkansas got 16 points from JD Notae and another 14 points from Desi Sills. JD Notae contributed 3 assists, while Connor Vanover cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
North Texas got a 12-point performance from Terence Lewis II, who was supported by 10 points from Zachary Simmons. Javion Hamlet had 4 assists in a losing cause for North Texas, while Mardrez McBride grabbed 7 rebounds.
Arkansas was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Arkansas won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-35.
Arkansas heads into a battle against Texas-Arlington. North Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Texas A&M-Commerce.