The Arkansas women’s basketball won its second straight game Monday night, beating Southern Methodist in Bud Walton Arena, 65-58.
Three different Hogs players scored in double figures, led by Erynn Barnum’s 18. Makayla Daniels added 16 and Amber Ramirez had another 11. SMU was led by Savannah Wilkinson’s 20.
The Razorbacks (4-1) next play Saturday afternoon against Sam Houston State at home. Arkansas’ only loss so far this season came at No. Connecticut back on November 14.
Coach Mike Neighbors’ team led by as many as 14 in the fourth quarter, but a 12-3 SMU run tightened things in the final three minutes. The Mustangs proceeded to shoot just 1 for 4 and commit two turnovers the rest of the way.
Arkansas shot just 39% from the field for the game, including 4 of 20 from 3-point range. The Razorbacks also only made 11 of 27 free throws. SMU helped by committing 16 turnovers, which Arkansas converted into 18 points.