With Dave Van Horn away, Matt Hobbs ran Arkansas’ scrimmage weekend, and the pitching gave him plenty to like.
Arkansas’ plan to surround Darius Acuff Jr. with experience collapsed as veteran big men disappeared in physical loss at Kentucky.
Freshmen Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas delivered key plays and clutch free throws to help Arkansas beat Oklahoma 83-79.
Arkansas escaped LSU at Bud Walton Arena by leaning on Darius Acuff late and accepting that SEC games stay uncomfortable.
