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Looking for 'a rock fight,' Troy preps for No. 18 Arkansas

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No. 18 Arkansas and Troy are like-minded teams that will square off Wednesday night in a non-conference game in Fayetteville, Ark. The Trojans have won their first two games by double digits -- 84-74 in the season opener against Toledo and 78-61 at New Orleans on Saturday. Arkansas (1-1) lost to then-No. 8 Baylor 72-67 on Saturday after beating Lipscomb 76-60 in the season opener on Nov. 6. Arkansas and Troy are near mirror images on defense, with the Razorbacks throwing a variety of full-court presses at opponents to speed up the game. Troy guards in the full court as well and will even press after an opponent's miss.