Spurs end 4-game home skid, top short-handed Rockets 103-91

By RAUL DOMINGUEZJanuary 17, 2021 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio couldn't match the intensity of the short-handed Houston Rockets for three quarters, yet a strong finish by the Spurs was enough to snap a four-game home losing...

Orlando plays Houston, seeks 4th straight road win

By The Associated PressJanuary 7, 2021 GMT

Orlando Magic (6-2, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (2-4, 13th in the Western Conference)

Indiana faces Houston after overtime win

By The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2021 GMT

Houston Rockets (2-3, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (5-2, third in the Eastern Conference)

Sacramento heads to Houston for conference battle

By The Associated PressDecember 30, 2020 GMT

Sacramento Kings (3-1, third in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (0-2, 15th in the Western Conference)

Jokic’s triple-double leads Nuggets past Rockets 124-111

By DENNIS GEORGATOSDecember 29, 2020 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 18 assists and 12 rebounds for the 42nd triple-double of his career, and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 124-111 on Monday night...

Harden leads Houston against Denver after 44-point game

By The Associated PressDecember 27, 2020 GMT

Houston Rockets (0-1, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (0-2, 12th in the Western Conference)

Rockets set to go into opener with 9 available players

By TIM REYNOLDSDecember 26, 2020 GMT

The Houston Rockets are preparing to have only nine available players, James Harden among them, for their first two games of the season because of ongoing quarantine issues related to the...

Arkansas to depend on newcomers after Joe, Jones leave early

By CHIP SOUZANovember 11, 2020 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will have a distinctly different look this season.

Isaiah Joe and Mason Jones left school early and declared for the NBA draft, leaving the Razorbacks...

Arkansas G Joe declares for NBA draft

April 20, 2020 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas guard Isaiah Joe has declared himself eligible for the NBA draft, but he has not hired an agent.

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman made the announcement in a...

Arkansas guard Mason Jones declares for NBA draft

March 27, 2020 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas guard Mason Jones has declared for the NBA draft.

Jones made the announcement on social media Friday, and the University of Arkansas confirmed the decision...

Arkansas, S. Carolina meet in SEC tourney

March 12, 2020 GMT

No. 11 seed Arkansas (20-12, 8-11) vs. No. 6 seed South Carolina (18-13, 10-8)

Southeastern Conference Tourney Second Round, Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8:30 p.m....

Jones scores 22 as Arkansas beats Vanderbilt 86-73 at SEC

By TERESA M. WALKERMarch 12, 2020 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Arkansas coach Eric Musselman is really glad his Razorbacks got one of the last chances to play a game in front of fans.

Vandy, Arkansas meet in SEC tourney

March 10, 2020 GMT

No. 14 seed Vanderbilt (11-20, 3-15) vs. No. 11 seed Arkansas (19-12, 7-11)

Southeastern Conference Tourney First Round, Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m....

Mitchell lifts Texas A&M over Arkansas 77-69

March 8, 2020 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Wendell Mitchell had a season-high 25 points, tying his career high, as Texas A&M got past Arkansas 77-69 on Saturday. Josh Nebo added 20 points for the Aggies. Nebo...

A&M seeks revenge on Arkansas

March 5, 2020 GMT

Arkansas (19-11, 7-10) vs. Texas A&M (15-14, 9-8)

Reed Arena, College Station, Texas; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas goes for the season sweep over Texas A&M after...

Arkansas beats LSU to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive

By ERIC W. BOLINMarch 5, 2020 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Mason Jones scored 36 points — 20 in the first half — and Arkansas kept its slender NCAA Tournament hopes alive with a 99-90 win over LSU on Wednesday.

Arkansas seeks revenge on LSU

March 3, 2020 GMT

LSU (20-9, 11-5) vs. Arkansas (18-11, 6-10)

Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: LSU goes for the season sweep over Arkansas after winning the...

Edwards, Georgia host Arkansas

February 28, 2020 GMT

Arkansas (18-10, 6-9) vs. Georgia (14-14, 4-11)

Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, Georgia; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Mason Jones and Arkansas will...

Jones scores 37 in Arkansas’ 86-69 win over Tennessee

ERIC W. BOLINFebruary 27, 2020 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Mason Jones scored a game-high 37 points and Arkansas started the game on a 14-1 run and never trailed in an 86-69 win over Tennessee Wednesday night.

Tennessee looks to sweep Arkansas

February 25, 2020 GMT

Tennessee (15-12, 7-7) vs. Arkansas (17-10, 5-9)

Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee goes for the season sweep over Arkansas after...

Arkansas looks for home win vs Mizzou

February 20, 2020 GMT

Missouri (13-13, 5-8) vs. Arkansas (16-10, 4-9)

Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas looks for its sixth straight win over Missouri at...

Arkansas looks to end streak vs Florida

February 17, 2020 GMT

Arkansas (16-9, 4-8) vs. Florida (16-9, 8-4)

Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Florida looks to extend Arkansas's conference losing...

Last-second tip-in lifts Mississippi State over Arkansas

By ERIC W. BOLINFebruary 15, 2020 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Abdul Ado’s tip-in with 0.6 seconds left lifted Mississippi State to a 78-77 win over Arkansas on Saturday afternoon.

Miss. St. looks to extend streak vs Arkansas

February 13, 2020 GMT

Mississippi State (15-9, 6-5) vs. Arkansas (16-8, 4-7)

Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State looks for its sixth straight win in...

Arkansas, Tennessee meet in conference play

February 10, 2020 GMT

Arkansas (16-7, 4-6) vs. Tennessee (13-10, 5-5)

Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: SEC foes meet as Arkansas battles Tennessee. Arkansas came...

Mizzou looks for home win vs Arkansas

February 6, 2020 GMT

Arkansas (16-6, 4-5) vs. Missouri (10-12, 2-7)

Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Missouri looks for its fourth straight win over Arkansas at Mizzou...

No. 11 Auburn edges Arkansas 79-76 in OT

BY DEREK OXFORDFebruary 5, 2020 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Auburn's depth wore down Arkansas and the 11th-ranked Tigers edged the Razorbacks in overtime.

Samir Doughty scored 23 points, including hitting two free throws in...

Arkansas faces tough test vs No. 11 Auburn

February 3, 2020 GMT

No. 11 Auburn (19-2, 6-2) vs. Arkansas (16-5, 4-4)

Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Auburn presents a tough challenge for Arkansas....

Jones, Whitt lead Arkansas over Alabama 82-78

By KATIE WINDHAMFebruary 2, 2020 GMT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Following a close midweek loss at home, Arkansas coach Eric Mussleman knew his team needed a win on Saturday.

“To play on the road in the SEC is never easy and kind...

Arkansas looks to extend streak vs Bama

January 31, 2020 GMT

Arkansas (15-5, 3-4) vs. Alabama (12-8, 4-3)

Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head...

Lawson scores 19; South Carolina holds off Arkansas 79-77

By ERIC W. BOLINJanuary 30, 2020 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A.J. Lawson scored 19 points for South Carolina and the Gamecocks never trailed but needed an Arkansas missed 3-pointer at the buzzer for a 79-77 victory on Wednesday...

Jones, Arkansas host S. Carolina

January 28, 2020 GMT

South Carolina (11-8, 3-3) vs. Arkansas (15-4, 3-3)

Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as AJ Lawson and South...

Arkansas ends 2-game skid, bolsters resume with win over TCU

By ERIC W. BOLINJanuary 26, 2020 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Mason Jones scored 20 points and Desi Sills added 18 to lead Arkansas to a 78-67 win over TCU in a Big 12/SEC Challenge game on Saturday.

Perry’s double-double lifts Missississippi St. past Arkansas

By PAUL JONESJanuary 23, 2020 GMT

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry had 26 points and 13 rebounds to lead Mississippi State to a 77-70 win over Arkansas on Wednesday.

Perry has now scored 20 points or more in five of his...

Arkansas, Miss. St. meet in conference play

January 21, 2020 GMT

Arkansas (14-3, 3-2) vs. Mississippi State (11-6, 2-3)

Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Mississippi; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State hosts Arkansas in a SEC matchup....

No. 10 Kentucky holds off Arkansas after Calipari ejection

By ERIC W. BOLINJanuary 19, 2020 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Nick Richards and No. 10 Kentucky could have wilted after coach John Calipari was ejected in the second half.

Weekend schedule should sort out SEC’s second-place logjam

By The Associated PressJanuary 17, 2020 GMT

Here are a few things to watch in Southeastern Conference basketball competition this weekend.

GAME OF THE WEEKEND

No. 10 Kentucky (12-4, 3-1 SEC) at Arkansas (14-2, 3-1): The SEC...

No. 10 Kentucky looks to extend streak vs Arkansas

January 16, 2020 GMT

No. 10 Kentucky (12-4, 3-1) vs. Arkansas (14-2, 3-1)

Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: No. 10 Kentucky looks for its eighth straight win in...

Vandy looks to end streak vs Arkansas

January 14, 2020 GMT

Vanderbilt (8-7, 0-2) vs. Arkansas (13-2, 2-1)

Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas looks to extend Vanderbilt's conference losing...

Arkansas opens SEC play with 69-59 win over Texas A&M

By ERIC W. BOLINJanuary 5, 2020 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas had four players in double figures as the Razorbacks opened Southeastern Conference play Saturday night much the same way they handled nonconference competition...

SEC play starts for A&M, Arkansas

January 3, 2020 GMT

Texas A&M (6-5, 0-0) vs. Arkansas (11-1, 0-0)

Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Texas A&M and Arkansas meet in the first conference game of...

Joe, Jones lead Arkansas to road win at Indiana, 71-64

By PHILLIP B. WILSONDecember 30, 2019 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Undersized but not outgunned, Arkansas was determined to take their best shots at Indiana on Sunday night.

That meant a 3-point barrage, for better or for worse....

Arkansas faces Indiana

December 28, 2019 GMT

Arkansas (10-1) vs. Indiana (11-1)

Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas and Indiana both look to put winning streaks together . Each team is...

Isaiah Joe scores 21, Arkansas beats Valparaiso 72-68

December 22, 2019 GMT

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Isaiah Joe scored 21 points, Mason Jones added 20 and Arkansas beat Valparaiso 72-68 in the first meeting between the teams on Saturday night.

Jones, Arkansas host Valpo

December 20, 2019 GMT

Valparaiso (7-5) vs. Arkansas (9-1)

Verizon Arena, North Little Rock, Arkansas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Javon Freeman-Liberty and Valparaiso...

Jones scores 41 points as Arkansas defeats Tulsa 98-79

By CHIP SOUZADecember 14, 2019 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — With a week to think about his worst shooting performance of the season, Arkansas junior guard Mason Jones said he just focused on one thing heading into Saturday's game...

Arkansas starts 8-0 for first time in 22 years

By ERIC W. BOLINDecember 4, 2019 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Jimmy Whitt Jr. scored 17 points and Arkansas won its eighth straight, 69-61, over Austin Peay on Tuesday night, tying its best season start since 1997-98.

NKU goes up against Arkansas

November 28, 2019 GMT

Northern Kentucky (5-2) vs. Arkansas (6-0)

Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky and Arkansas both look to put winning streaks...

Jones hits 3 in final second of OT, Arkansas beats Jackets

By GEORGE HENRYNovember 26, 2019 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Mason Jones knew either he or Isaiah Joe would take the last shot. Even so, he never figured to win the game the way he did.

“I gave the ball to Isaiah,” Jones said. “Isaiah...

Arkansas plays Texas Southern

November 18, 2019 GMT

Texas Southern (0-3) vs. Arkansas (3-0)

Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Texas Southern pays visit to Arkansas in an early season matchup....