Breaking down the stretches of play that defined KU vs. Arkansas – 247Sports

The Kansas Jayhawks and Arkansas Razorbacks put on a show Saturday night, with the Jayhawks ultimately emerging victorious by the score of 65-60. It was an extraordinary contest that came down to the wire and was defined by several stretches of play. Here, we break down the key sequences that decided the outcome.

The opening minutes of the game saw the Razorbacks jump out to an early lead and build it up to as many as 12 points. With the Jayhawks down seven heading into the final 5:30 of the half, they embarked on a 14-3 run of their own, capped off by a David McCormack three-pointer, to take a two-point lead into the break. This run was crucial to the Jayhawks’ victory, as they were able to counter Arkansas’ early momentum and regain control of the game.

The second half saw the Jayhawks extend their lead to as many as eight points, but the Razorbacks fought back and tied the score at 55 with just over five minutes to go. Kansas then responded with a decisive 10-2 run, highlighted by two Devon Dotson buckets and a McCormack layup, to push their lead to seven with 1:19 left. This run proved to be the knockout punch, as the Jayhawks were able to maintain their lead and hold on for the win.

In the end, it was the Jayhawks’ ability to counter the Razorbacks’ early surge and produce a decisive run late in the second half that proved to be the deciding factors. The Jayhawks’ mastery of these stretches of play was the difference in an otherwise tightly contested matchup.