Arkansas’s much-anticipated basketball season is underway as they faced North Dakota State tonight in Bud Walton arena. Unfortunately, the Hogs would have to do it without freshman, 1st team preseason all-SEC selection, Nick Smith (knee) who’s being withheld for precautionary measures.
Arkansas came out on offense a little sluggish, but as the game progressed, their length and athleticism started to shine. Without Smith—and, frankly, because they’re a team filled with young players and transfers—it was fairly reasonable to expect a bumpy start.
The Hogs and Bison were neck-and-neck for the first 17 ½ minutes until Trevon Brazile hit a 3 that sparked an 8-2 run going into halftime.