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Arkansas – South Dakota: Strength vs Strength

Friday is the second all-time meeting between the two programs, the last coming in 1932.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — For the second time in two games, Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman will face a former assistant coach of his when the Razorbacks host South Dakota Friday as part of the Collegiate Hops Roadshow presented by AtmosAir. The game will be televised on the SEC Network and tip-of is set for 8 pm.

Todd Lee, head coach for the undefeated Coyotes, was an assistant coach on Eric Musselman’s staff from 1992-94 with the Rapid City Thrillers of the CBA. In those two years, Rapid City led the CBA in wins both seasons.

South Dakota Series

• This will be the second meeting between Arkansas and South Dakota.

• Arkansas won the first meeting, 33-27, in Vermillion on Dec. 19, 1932.

Something’s Gotta Give

• This game will likely come down to 3-point shooting.

^ South Dakota leads the NCAA in 3PT FG% at 51.1 percent.

^ Arkansas ranks third in the NCAA in 3PT FG% Defense at 11.6 percent.

Best Four-Game Defensive Stretch Since……

• Arkansas has only allowed 183 points this season — holding three teams to 46 or less and one to 51.

• Arkansas ranks third in the NCAA in scoring defense at 45.8 ppg.

• The 183 points allowed over four games is Arkansas’ best four-game total since the 1980-81 season when the Razorbacks held four Southwest Conference opponents to just 182 points.

• The 183 points allowed over four games to start the season is the lowest since 1945-46 when Hog opponents only scored 156.

6 is Much Bigger Than 132

• Arkansas is 132nd in the NCAA/8th SEC in scoring offense: 75.8 ppg

• BUT, Arkansas is 6th in the NCAA/1st SEC in scoring margin: 30.0 ppg

Isaiah Joe on Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Watch List

• Arkansas sophomore Isaiah Joe was named to the 2020 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award watch list, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today.

 • FANS CAN VOTE FOR THEIR FAVORITE PLAYER AT: http://www.hoophallawards.com/men/vote.php

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