FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Reserve Jalen Graham scored a occupation-high 26 factors and Arkansas conquer Florida 85-64 on Saturday, frustrating a Gators crew actively playing devoid of primary scorer and rebounder Colin Castleton.
Graham was 12-of-15 capturing, Ricky Council IV scored 15 factors, Anthony Black extra 14 and Makhi Mitchell gathered his 10th occupation double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Razorbacks (18-9, 7-7 SEC), who snapped a two-video game skid. Nick Smith Jr. scored 10 details.
Riley Kugel scored 17 points and Will Richard 10 for the Gators (14-13, 7-7), who were taking part in without Castleton for the first time because the 6-foot-11 post broke his hand in Wednesday’s win about Mississippi. Jason Jitoboh designed his 1st commence of the period in Castleton’s area and finished with 4 points and two rebounds in 24 minutes.
Mitchell scored six details for the duration of a 17-2 operate to open the next fifty percent and Arkansas led by 21. The lead arrived at a large of 25.
Three-point performs by Smith started and finished a 14-2 operate that place Arkansas in entrance by seven with 4 minutes remaining in the first half. The Razorbacks led 37-31 at halftime with Graham scoring 14.
Arkansas, the SEC discipline-intention share leader, completed at 58% and outrebounded Florida 40-25. The Gators have been 4 of 21 from 3-level vary.
Arkansas is host to Ga on Tuesday. Florida is residence versus Kentucky on Wednesday.
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