What we learned in Arkansas' 86-77 win over Texas A&M

Arkansas forward Trey Thompson (1) draws a foul from Texas A&M center Tyler Davis (34) Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.FAYETTEVILLE — The Hogs were different when Trey Thompson was in the game

Thompson's stat line doesn't jump off the page, but he was Arkansas' spark in the 86-77 win over Texas A&M.

The junior forward had 5 points, 3 rebounds and a career-high 6 assists for the Razorbacks. Arkansas outscored the Aggies by 17 points when he was on the floor.

Thompson's real difference came on the offensive end where his assists accounted for 12 points, but he also had a key defensive play in the second half. Thompson jumped a bounce pass and recorded a steal. He…