FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas made things more interesting toward the top of the SEC standings Saturday.
The No. 23 Razorbacks defeated No. 16 Tennessee 58-48 at a packed Bud Walton Arena to move within one game of Kentucky for second place in the league.
Arkansas improved to 21-6 overall and 10-4 in conference games. The Razorbacks have won 11 of their last 12 games.
The first half was an offensive struggle for both sides. The teams combined to shoot 15 of 58, including 5 of 19 from three-point range. Arkansas guard JD Notae led the way with eight points prior to halftime.