FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas kicked into gear in the second quarter following a slow start, and the Razorbacks blew out their second consecutive opponent to start the season Friday with a 96-53 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Bud Walton Arena.
Arkansas (2-0) led 18-13 after one quarter, then used an 18-1 run to open the second quarter to put the game out of reach.
Erynn Barnum scored 11 points during the run, including a three-pointer following an offensive rebound by Makayla Daniels to put the Razorbacks ahead 35-14. Barnum tied as Arkansas' leading scorer with 15 points and added 6 rebounds in 18 minutes.