The University of Arkansas men’s basketball team made a statement on Saturday night, defeating No. 7 Duke 80-75 in a thrilling game. The Razorbacks were led by two senior leaders, Jalen Brazile and JD Battle, who combined for 37 points and 8 assists.
Brazile was the star of the night, scoring a career-high 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting. He also added 4 rebounds and 3 assists in the victory. Battle was also instrumental in the win, scoring 14 points and dishing out 5 assists.
The Razorbacks had a balanced attack on offense, with five players scoring in double figures. Desi Sills had 15 points, while Mason Jones and Reggie Chaney each added 11. Arkansas shot 50 percent from the field and outrebounded Duke 39-32.
The win was a huge statement for Arkansas, who improved to 7-1 on the season. It was also a big win for head coach Eric Musselman, who is in his first season with the Razorbacks. The win over Duke will surely help the Razorbacks’ resume come Selection Sunday.
Brazile and Battle were the catalysts for Arkansas in this game, and their leadership will be key as the Razorbacks look to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. With their impressive win over Duke, Arkansas has proven that they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
