Anthony Black Scores 20, Helps Arkansas Finish Strong
Arkansas Wins Fourth Straight
FAYETTEVILLE – Anthony Black scored 20 points Tuesday night against Georgia to help lead Arkansas to a 97-65 victory and its fourth straight win. The Razorbacks (14-6, 4-3) took control early and never trailed in the game.
Black, a freshman guard, was 8-of-14 from the field and 3-of-6 from three-point range. He also had five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Musselman Pleased With Team's Performance
Arkansas coach Eric Musselman was pleased with his team's performance, especially on the defensive end.
"I thought we played really hard, really physical," Musselman said. "We held them to 32% shooting, and I think that was the key to the game."
The Razorbacks forced 16 turnovers and held Georgia to just 2-of-18 shooting from three-point range.
Other Razorbacks Contribute
In addition to Black, several other Razorbacks made significant contributions.
- Ricky Council IV scored 18 points.
- Davonte Davis scored 15 points.
- Jalen Graham scored 12 points.
Arkansas improved to 10-1 at home this season.
Up Next
The Razorbacks will return to action Saturday when they host Missouri at 3 p.m. CT.
Conclusion
Anthony Black's 20-point performance helped Arkansas finish strong against Georgia and extend its winning streak to four games. The Razorbacks are now 14-6 overall and 4-3 in SEC play. They will look to continue their winning ways when they host Missouri on Saturday.
