Nothern Arizona made a fourth-quarter run, but Arkansas held strong to win, its opening game, 82-73, in the Paradise Jam from Virgin Islands on Thursday night.
The Lumberjacks actually led the game for 10 minutes in the first half. But Arkansas outscored NAU by 13 points in the middle two quarters to take a 15-point lead into the fourth quarter. Razorbacks sophomore guard Samara Spencer scored a career-high 28 points to lead all scorers.
Saylor Poffenbarger had career-high 13 points for Arkansas, as well, while Makayla Daniels added 18 points and drew eight fouls.
The victory provided the Hogs (6-0) with their best start in the Mike Neighbors era and provided Neighbors with the 200th win of his career.
Arkansas will play Clemson in the next game from the tournament on Friday. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.
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