FAYETTEVILLE — During its 74-48 victory over Fordham last Friday, Arkansas put on display just how much it has grown since the 30-point exhibition loss at Texas on Oct. 29.
The Razorbacks, ranked No. 9 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday, were solid defensively during their 76-58 season-opening victory over North Dakota State on Nov. 7. They took their intensity to another level against the Rams.
KenPom data shows Arkansas recorded a defensive efficiency rating of 66.4 — fifth best under fourth-year coach Eric Musselman — and forced Fordham into a turnover on 41.