Arkansas basketball notebook: Razorbacks take another step forward shooting the ball

Arkansas guard Boogie Fland shoots during a game against Oakland on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Fayetteville. (Caleb Grieger/NWA Democrat-Gazette)FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Razorbacks stayed hot from the field with 60.3% shooting in Monday’s 92-62 win over Oakland at Walton Arena.

Arkansas (11-2) entered the game ranked 12th in field-goal shooting in Division I at 50.8% and improved that to 51.5% with the blistering night from the floor.

The Razorbacks have now connected on half their shots or better in nine games, including the last five in a row, highlighted by a 60% rate in an 82-57 win over Central Arkansas on Dec. 14 and the season-high 35 of 58 performance against the Golden Grizzlies of…