John Calipari’s first official game as Arkansas’s head coach went according to plan, as Arkansas beat Lipscomb 76-60.
The Razorbacks started slow on offense, going 4-16 in the first 10 minutes, with the Bison keeping the pace. But the Hogs knocked down 12 of their last 17 shots and finished the half averaging over 50 percent from the floor. The difference was Arkansas’s defense.
Arkansas forced 11 Lipscomb turnovers with eight steals in the first 20 minutes, capitalizing offensively for 14 points. The Bison only made four points off Arkansas turnovers in the first half, but the final tally was respectable, with Arkansas finishing with 25 and Lipscomb 13…