Arkansas built a lead of 22 points in the second half, but a bout of sloppiness helped Penn pull within 10 before the Razorbacks tightened things in a 76-60 win on Sunday afternoon.
JD Notae scored 28 points and Stanley Umude added 19 more to help the No. 13 Razorbacks (6-0) build the large lead. But during a four-minute stretch in the second half, Arkansas missed four shots, two free throws and committed three turnovers, allowing the Quakers back into the game.
Arkansas’ size and athleticism ultimately proved the difference as the Hogs outrebounded Penn, 44-28, and outscored them on the fast break by seven.
Umude, a transfer from South Dakota, had his best game at Arkansas, adding another seven rebounds. He, Notae and Toney, who was ejected, combined to shoot 25 of 41 from the field. As team, Arkansas shot 3 for 17 from 3-point range.
The Razorbacks will return to Bud Walton Arena on Wednesday when they host Central Arkansas. Tip is at 7 p.m.