Arkansas tumbles in AP Poll but still ranked 24th

Well, that deescalated quickly. Arkansas dropped 12 spots in Monday’s Associated Press poll following its 88-66 loss against Oklahoma on Saturday. The Razorbacks (9-1) will look to regroup against Hofstra on Saturday at Simmons Bank Arena in North …

Well, that deescalated quickly.

Arkansas dropped 12 spots in Monday’s Associated Press poll following its 88-66 loss against Oklahoma on Saturday.

The Razorbacks (9-1) will look to regroup against Hofstra on Saturday at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock.

According to HogStats.com, this is the first time an AP-ranked Arkansas team will have played in the arena, formerly known as both Alltel and Verizon Arena.

Other SEC teams ranked in the poll include Alabama at 6th, Auburn at 13th, Tennessee at 18th, LSU at 19th and Kentucky at 21st.

SEC play begins December 29. Arkansas travels to Mississippi State that night.