Fayetteville, Ark. – Arkansas Women’s Basketball won its only scheduled exhibition game inside Bud Walton Arena on Friday night, as Head Coach Mike Neighbors’ Hogs took down University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, 114-55. The Hogs played well both offensively and defensively – Arkansas’ 114 points were the second most ever in an exhibition game in program history, while the Hogs also forced 32 turnovers. 2,639 Hog fans turned out to the game, the most for an exhibition since 1999.
Five Razorbacks got into double figures, led by Fayetteville native Sasha Goforth, who dropped in 17 points. Freshman guard Samara Spencer also made her presence known in this one, going for 16 points, dishing five assists and pulling down three rebounds.
HOG HIGHLIGHTS
- Fort Smith native Jersey Wolfenbarger nearly double-doubled against the Lions, going for 8 points and nine boards.
- Redshirt senior guard Amber Ramirez lit it up to start the game, scoring eight straight. She would finish with 14 points and four triples.
- Junior guard Marquesha Davis also got into double-figures, scoring 11 points.
- Fellow junior Makayla Daniels did it all in this one, posting 11 points, while dishing five assists and nabbing a team-high six steals.
- Freshman forward Emrie Ellis and junior forward Erynn Barnum each pulled down nine rebounds.
NEXT TIME OUT
The 2021-22 campaign gets underway Wednesday, Nov. 10, as Tarleton State comes to Bud Walton Arena for the season opener. That game will tip at 7 p.m. CT, and can be streamed on SEC Network+
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