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Arkansas vs. Robert Morris Live Updates: Scores, Highlights from Bud Walton Arena

Razorbacks aim to clean up costly turnovers and rebounding mistakes in their return to Fayetteville against struggling Colonials
Jacob Davis|
Arkansas Razorbacks guard Billy Richmond III (24) warms up before a game against the UAPB Golden Lions at Bud Walton Arena.
Arkansas Razorbacks guard Billy Richmond III (24) warms up before a game against the UAPB Golden Lions at Bud Walton Arena. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The No. 19 Arkansas Razorbacks return home to Bud Walton Arena Wednesday night looking to get back on track against Robert Morris following Sunday’s loss to No. 6 Virginia.

Note: Follow along for live updates, scoring runs and key performances as John Calipari’s Razorbacks take on the Colonials.

Razorbacks starting lineup consists of the usual suspects: Jeremiah Wilkinson, Miikka Muurinen, Cooper Bowser, Billy Richmond, Jordan Smith Jr.

For the Colonials, coach Andrew Toole is going with Ace Valentine, Darius Livingston, KJ Garris Jr., Eddie Cooke III, Samuel Obenjo.

First Half

20:00: RMU with the first basket of the game while Arkansas has two turnovers and missed about three shots at the rim on their first possession.

18:00: The Colonials have been running a much smoother offense through than what they have to start the season. RMU leads 5-0 with a three from Harris.

16:00: Arkansas is still without a made shot attempts at the first media timeout. The Razorbacks are 0-of-5 from the field and 0-of-1 from three while RMU is 2-of-6.

15:28: Richmond gets Arkansas on the board with a layup. 5-2 RMU.

The Colonials come into Bud Walton Arena having lost their first two games of the season to Nevada and Illinois-Chicago by more than 20 points apiece. Not a good start on either end of the floor as coach John Calipari is about to make a platoon change.

14:33: JJ Andrews scores his first bucket of the game on a layup to make it 7-4. A turnover by Obenjo has Arkansas on the break.

Muurinen's layup attempt is no good but he is fouled going to the rim. He makes both of his free throws to pull within one point, RMU leads 7-6.

Livingston, the Colonials returing leading scorer hits a three in the corner to make a three to make it a 10-6 lead. Abdou Toure gives up the basketball as RMU takes it the other way for a layup and is fouled on a block attempt by the Razorbacks.

13:03: Maper Maker will enter the game for the first time tonight. RMU leads 11-6.

12:10: A pair of back-to-back jumpers by Abdou Toure and Richmond pulls Arkansas within one point again, 11-10. Razorbacks could definitely use a rebound or turnover to get out in transition to take their first lead.

11:20: Toure with a rim-rocking dunk makes it 12-11 Razorbacks but a basket by RMU and the Hogs' fifth turnover allows the Colonials to take a 15-12 lead. Calipari calls a timeout with 10:32 left in the first half to get his team's focus back.

Arkansas already has five first half turnovers and have only shot 5-of-13 from the field against an RMU team that has struggled on both ends of the floor through the early portion of the season.

9:32: Toure makes a 15-foot jumper to pull back within one point, but Livingston hits a three for RMU on the other end to make it 18-14.

8:52: Hogs point guard Davion Thompson hurries down the court and makes a high-arcing three pointer from the wing. 18-17, RMU.

7:25, media timeout: RMU leads Arkansas 22-19 in the first half. Cooper Bowser misses point-blank shot at the rim but is fouled. He'll go to the line with play resumes.

5:47: Bowser battles his way to the left side of the rim to lay it in as Arkansas takes the lead 27-25.

Valentine hits a three from the left wing on the other end to retake the lead 28-27 with 5:08 to go.

4:45: Bowser with a block and just as the Razorbacks look they will head the other way to add to their lead, RMU hits floor for a held ball.

4:27: Richmond has been a little out of control, but he found his way to the rim there, avoiding the charge to get the and-1. He misses the free throw and Arkansas leads 31-28.

3:26: Richmond extends the offensive possession tipping the ball in the air multiple times until coming down with the ball. He tosses it to Muurinen on the perimeter who finds a streaking Bowser at the rim for a dunk. Arkansas leads 33-28.

2:18: Timeout by Robert Morris following another Bowser lob to give Arkansas a 35-28 lead. The Razorbacks got off to a severely slow start with seven turnovers so far, but appear more comfortable over the past four minutes.

Final minute: A pair of buckets from Smith and Richmond allow Arkansas to take a 39-30 lead over RMU going into halftime.

Second Half

19:40: Muurinen winds up on the floor as and was yelled at by Calipari to "get out" of the game. The freshman was heated as he mouthed something else back at his coach. He went off behind the bench with the Arkansas support staff.

Bowser, Richmond and and Thompson have scored eight apiece for the Hogs. Valentine leads the way for RMU with 10 points, three assists and one rebound in the first half.

17:48, timeout RMU: A layup from Wilkinson and dunk from Richmond gave Arkansas a 43-30 lead. However, a three-pointer from Garris slashes the Razorbacks lead to 10, 43-33.

15:51, media timeout: Arkansas leads 45-35 and is shooting 51.4% from the field and have made 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. The Hogs haven't committed a second half turnover, which is an improvement from the first half after giving the ball up seven times.

12:25, timeout Arkansas: Robert Morris is on a 7-0 run over the previous 1:18 of the second half to cut the Razorbacks lead to 50-45. The Razorbacks haven't played a very clean brand of basketball with several missed dunks, layups and have committed two turnovers.

The Colonials have made the three ball an equalizer, making 8-of-20 attempts nearly halfway through the second half.

12:09: Thompson finds JJ Andrews in the right corner ffor a wide open three pointer to end RMU's run. Arkansas forces a turnover and methodically works the ball to Bowser who is fouled and heading to the line with 11:17 to go.

10:20: There goes Thompson again with a breakaway dunk after he picks the pocket of an RMU's Garris. The freshman guard hit the glass for a rebound and found a streaking Richmond who skies midway through the lane for a dunk.

7:57: Arkansas is starting to wear RMU out in transition and are on an 18-3 run over the last 5:38 of the second half.

5:20: Thompson leads all Arkansas scorers with 14 points on the night to go along with seven assists and four rebounds. The 17-year-old should still be in high school right now, but has shown why he was a coveted 5-star prospect before reclassifying to the 2026 class.

4:44: Smith is at the line for two free throws and misses the front end but makes the second. He's up to three points in what's been a quiet night for the reigning National Gatorade Player of the Year.

3:36: Andrews is now in double figures with 11 points after a lane violation allowed him a retry of his second free throw. Arkansas leads 74-50.

1:25: Wilkinson's midrange jumper is good, which puts him in double-digits again with 10 point on 4-of-9 from the field. He's scored at least 10 points in 51 of his 63 career games between stints at Cal, Georgia and now Arkansas.

Final Score: Arkansas 76, Robert Morris 53

Arkansas vs. Robert Morris
Arkansas vs. Robert Morris boxscore | Arkansas Communications

Final Thoughts

This was as messy a game you'll see from a Calipari-coached squad.

The Razorbacks have to find some kind of rhythm in the halfcourt because what they have right now looks like a jumbled mess of confusion. Calipari might've found his point guard if Smith continues to underperform.

Thompson finished the night with 15 points, seven assists, five rebounds, two steals and no turnovers on the night.

After starting the night 4-of-5 at the free throw line, the Razorbacks finished the game 9-of-17 with some of those attempts not even close to going in. While it appeared to be a problem that could be worked through during preseason exhibitions, it's yet to be resolved and could become a noticeable red flag if the trend continues during the regular season.

Thanks for spending part of your evening following the game with me. Whether you’re watching along or counting on these updates to keep up with the Hogs, I appreciate you being here and supporting our work at Razorbacks On SI.

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Jacob Davis is the Publisher for Arkansas Razorbacks on SI, with a decade of experience covering college athletics. He has previously worked at Rivals, Saturday Down South, SB Nation and hosted podcasts with Bleav Podcast Network where his show was a finalist for podcast of the year.

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