Arkansas freshman Gafford dominates in win over Fresno State

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP)   Freshman Daniel Gafford had 25 points on 9-of-11 shooting as Arkansas led by as many as 19 points in the second half on its way to an 83-75 victory over Fresno State on Friday night.

The 6-foot-11 Gafford also had eight rebounds, three blocks and two steals for the Razorbacks (3-0), who won their first two games over Samford and Bucknell by an average of 33.5 points.

Jaylen Barford added 18 points, Anton Beard 15 and Daryl Macon 11 for Arkansas, which shot 48.2 percent (27 of 56) in the win.

Bryson Williams led the Bulldogs (2-1) with 22 points on 11-of-15 shooting before fouling out. Deshon Taylor was 10 of 10 on free throws and added 19 points, and Jahmel Taylor added 12 in the loss.

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