Arkansas falls to Liberty
Hogs drop game in Cherokee Invitational
From the University of Arkansas
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CHEROKEE, N.C. — Arkansas women’s basketball fell to 6-7 on the season after a 75-61 loss to Liberty on Wednesday night in the Cherokee Invitational.
The Hogs got off to a slow start and were down by 17 points to begin the game but outscored the Flames 23-12 in the second quarter to cut the deficit to six by halftime.
Arkansas grabbed its first lead in the third quarter via a Phoenix Stotijn three pointer with 4:37 remaining. The two teams swapped leads once more in the early stages of the final quarter but the Flames took control with a 21-6 run to close out the game. The Razorbacks led for only :58.
Senior guard Izzy Higginbottom led all scorers with 24 points, her ninth game with at
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least 20 points this season.
The Batesville, Ark. native remained atop the SEC and ranks fourth in the NCAA in scoring, averaging 23.7 points per game.
Liberty was led by guard Jordan Hodges (18 points) and center Bella Smuda (16 points, 8 rebounds).
Arkansas will take the floor tomorrow at 6 p.m. and face Troy (5-6) for third place in the Cherokee Invitational. The game will be streamed on StadiumTV with Taylor Stolworthy and Shawn Crowe on the call. Troy lost to Toledo, 7062, in the tournament’s opening game on Wednesday night.
Exciting 2025 promotions slate on deck at Baum-Walker
FAYETTEVILLE – The 103rd season of Razorback Baseball is near, and the initial 2025 promotional schedule is officially here with more than 20 different ballpark giveaways, theme days, celebrations and more throughout the season, all beginning with Opening Day on Feb. 14. Here are all the things you need to know to get ready for the upcoming season of Razorback Baseball: Gate Giveaways, Theme Days, Celebrations and Ballpark events: Some of your favorite giveaways are returning to the ballpark this year, along with some new promotions, theme days, celebrations and special events. Below is an initial list of the 2025 promotional schedule with more promotional dates, ballpark events and theme days coming soon!
Feb. 14: Washington State (Opening Day), 2025 Magnet Schedule (All Fans) Feb. 15: Washington State (Opening Weekend), Opening Weekend Beanie (First 1,000 Fans) Feb. 16: Washington State (Opening Weekend), Bark in the Park (1 of 3) Feb. 17: Washington State (Opening Weekend), Kids Opening Day | Kids Run the Bases (1 of 4) March 8: Portland, Baseball Card Pack 1 of 4 (First 1,000 Fans) March 9: Portland, Kids Run the Bases (2 of 4) March 1: UCA, Childhood Cancer Awareness Game March 18: Oral Roberts, St.
Patrick’s Day Celebration March 21: South Carolina (SEC Opening Night), Bases Loaded Pint Glass (First 1,000 fans) March 22: South Carolina (SEC Opening Weekend), Commemorative Print (1 of 3) March 23: South Carolina (SEC Opening Weekend), Kids Run the Bases (3 of 4) March 25: Missouri State, Childhood Cancer Awareness Game April 4: Missouri (Military Appreciation Weekend), Baseball Card Pack 2 of 4 (First 1,000 fans) April 5: Missouri (Military Appreciation Weekend), Commemorative Print (2 of 3) April 6: Missouri (Military Appreciation Weekend), Junior RBI Girl Day | Kids Run the Bases (4 of 4)
