Arkansas Falls to No. 12 Vanderbilt in SEC Opener

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Arkansas Falls to No. 12 Vanderbilt in SEC Opener

The Arkansas women’s basketball team faced a challenging start to their Southeastern Conference (SEC) season, losing to No. 12 Vanderbilt 88-71 in their conference opener. This game took place at Bud Walton Arena, resulting in Arkansas’s record dropping to 11-5 overall and 0-1 in SEC play, while Vanderbilt improved to 14-0 and 1-0 in the conference.

Game Overview

Mikayla Blakes from Vanderbilt emerged as the standout player, scoring 35 points. Her performance was pivotal in securing the victory for the Commodores.

Quarterly Breakdown

First Quarter (17-22): The game began with Vanderbilt quickly establishing a lead. Arkansas responded with impressive plays, including a one-handed jumpshot from Wyvette Mayberry and a brief 7-0 run.
Second Quarter (30-46): After starting strong, Arkansas fell behind as Vanderbilt extended its lead to a significant 11 points. Arkansas struggled with turnovers, with 13 in the first half compared to Vanderbilt’s four.
Third Quarter (50-68): The team showed resilience with quick points at the half’s start but soon faced a 20-point deficit. Arkansas managed to hold Vanderbilt scoreless for the last 2:36 of the quarter.
Fourth Quarter (71-88): Arkansas outscored Vanderbilt 21-20 in the final quarter. Taleyah Jones led the comeback efforts, scoring eight points, including two three-pointers.

Statistical Highlights

Arkansas committed 22 turnovers, the most in an SEC game since last season.
Vanderbilt’s total of 88 points is the highest allowed by Arkansas this season.
Taleyah Jones was the leading scorer for the Razorbacks with 24 points.
Arkansas shot 48% from the field, matching Vanderbilt’s percentage, but had 20 fewer shot attempts.

Upcoming Game

Looking forward, Arkansas will travel to face Alabama, who currently holds a 15-1 record. The Tide recently lost their SEC opener against No. 3 South Carolina by a score of 83-57.

Stay updated on the Arkansas women’s basketball team by following @RazorbackWBB on social media for future developments and game updates.