Arkansas (1-1) was within 70-67 when freshman Boogie Fland, who finished with 17 points and seven assists, hit a long 3-pointer with 24 seconds left. Baylor then managed to break the press and freshman V.J. Edgecombe made two free throws.

Arkansas is still learning on the fly with all the new pieces. No. 8 Baylor took advantage of a inexperienced Razorback team. The Bears beat the Hogs 72-67 inside American Airlines Arena. Baylor threw Arkansas a curveball by playing zone defense that was not on film in the Bears' opening game against Gonzaga,