Razorbacks host Oral Roberts to begin home stand

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas men’s basketball team returns home Tuesday for a three-game home stretch, as the Razorbacks host the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles for their final game before the Holiday break.

The Rundown
Opponent: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (4-9)
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 19
Site: Bud Walton Arena (Fayetteville, Ark.)
Tip-off: 7 p.m. CT
TV: SEC Network Plus / WatchESPN
Live Stats: Click Here

The #Fastest40 Facts
• Arkansas returns to Bud Walton Arena Tuesday looking to start 6-0 at home for the 11th time in the last 14 years, including the fifth time in seven seasons under Mike Anderson.

• Arkansas is the only team in the nation with a top 10 RPI and a top 10 non-conference strength of schedule.

• At 88.1 points per game, the Razorbacks have the No. 1 scoring offense in the SEC and rank No. 15 in the country in points per game.

• Arkansas is the only team in the SEC to have five players averaging at least 10 points per game.

• During the Mike Anderson era, Arkansas is 113-7 in games it led at the half, including 28 consecutive victories. This year, the Razorbacks have led by an average of 16.1 points at the break in their eight wins.

• In five games in Bud Walton Arena this year, the Razorbacks are 5-0 with a +117 scoring margin, including a +90 scoring margin in the first half.

• The Razorbacks have three straight games with fewer than 10 turnovers for the first time in the Mike Anderson era, posting an assist/turnover ratio of 3.2 during this stretch.

• Arkansas is 8-0 this year when Daniel Gafford records at least one dunk.

• The Razorbacks are one of seven programs in the nation and the only SEC team with three players shooting over 40 percent from deep with 45+ attempts.

• The Razorbacks have led for 302 minutes and 31 seconds and trailed for just 89 minutes and 7 seconds. Arkansas has held a 10+ point lead for over half the season against the 10th toughest schedule in the nation.

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