FAYETTEVILLE -- The Mike Neighbors era, at least unofficially, began with a victory thanks to a big fourth quarter from Devin Cosper.
The senior poured in a career-high 31 points to lead Arkansas to an 82-74 victory over Northeastern (Okla.) State in an exhibition game Thursday night at Walton Arena.
Northeastern State: Griffin 17, Blevins 11, Long 9, Hayes 8, Brooks 8, Eldred 7, Strange 6, Hill 3, Hellyer 3, Bertrand 2.
Arkansas: Cosper 31, Northcross-Baker 17, Monk 14, Mason 9, Thomas 6, Williams 5,
3-point FG — Northeastern State 13-35 (Griffin 5-9).