Halftime Takeaways As No. 19 Arkansas Leads UCA 43-27

FAYETTEVILLE — No. 19 Arkansas leads Central Arkansas 43-27 at halftime of Friday's game inside Bud Walton Arena.

Here are three takeaways from the first half of action.

Billy Richmond flexes improved shot

Billy Richmond has been a better shooter and scorer every year at Arkansas, but it appears this year's version of the Memphis native is the best yet from an offensive standpoint.

Richmond had 13 points on 5-7 shooting just past the halfway mark of the half and made his first three shots from beyond the arc. After scoring a season-high 16 points against Robert Morris on Wednesday, Richmond's improved offensive prowess was once again on full display on Friday.

Richmond ended the half with 15…