ncaab Game Recap
Samford Falls 79-75 Against Arkansas - Game Recap
Arkansas earned a 79-75 victory over Samford on Friday, getting 20 points from Darius Acuff Jr. at Bud Walton Arena.
Arkansas did not, however, defeat Samford against the spread, which closed at -24.5 at most sportsbooks.
Meleek Thomas had 17 points for Arkansas and Trevon Brazile chipped in with 15 points. Darius Acuff Jr. had 5 assists for them, while Meleek Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Samford got a 15-point performance from Cade Norris, who was supported by 15 points from Zion Wilburn. Keaton Norris had 5 assists in a losing cause for Samford, while Jaxon Pollard grabbed 6 rebounds.
Arkansas was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Samford as they grabbed 35 boards, while Arkansas only had 33
Arkansas heads into a battle against Winthrop. Samford, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Arkansas.