FAYETTEVILLE — A long offseason featuring sweeping changes finally comes to an end tonight when Arkansas basketball hosts Lipscomb to kickoff John Calipari‘s first season in charge of the program.
The No. 16 Razorbacks will take the floor inside Bud Walton Arena with a new coaching staff and just one returning player from last year’s team that missed the NCAA Tournament. There are multiple five-star recruits and NBA prospects that Calipari was able to secure out of the high school ranks and the transfer portal for his debut campaign in Fayetteville.
Arkansas went 1-1 across two preseason exhibitions, beating No. 1 Kansas at home before losing to TCU on the road. Lipscomb (1-0) won its season-opener Monday night on the road against Duquesne 77-72.
These programs faced off last year as Arkansas held off a furious Lipscomb rally for a 69-66 win in North Little Rock. The Hogs are 3-0 all time against the Bisons.
Below are live updates, highlights and other notes from Arkansas basketball’s first game of the season.
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Arkansas basketball vs Lipscomb score updates
This section will be updated when the game begins.
What time does Arkansas vs Lipscomb play today?
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 6
- Time: 7 p.m. CT
- Location: Fayetteville
What channel is Arkansas vs Lispscomb game on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Streaming: SEC+ (ESPN+)
Arkansas vs Lipscomb live stream options
Arkansas vs. Lipscomb will not be on TV, but the matchup is available to stream via SEC+ on ESPN.com and the ESPN app. An ESPN+ or cable subscription is required, with FUBO offering a free trial.
Arkansas vs Lipscomb predictions
Arkansas 81, Lipscomb 67: The Bisons are the preseason favorites to win the ASUN, but Arkansas will have too much talent and too much energy kicking off the John Calipari era inside Bud Walton Arena. Look for DJ Wagner and Boogie Fland to impress in the Arkansas backcourt.
Arkansas vs Lipscomb betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Wednesday morning:
- Spread: Arkansas -14.5
- Over/under: 158.5
- Moneyline: Lipscomb +700
Arkansas injury updates
- Jonas Aidoo (questonable)
Arkansas basketball schedule
Record: 0-0
(Next five games)
- No. 8 Baylor (Dallas), Nov. 9
- Troy, Nov. 13
- Pacific, Nov. 18
- Little Rock, Nov. 22
- Maryland Eastern Shore, Nov. 25
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Lipscomb basketball schedule
Record: 1-0
(Next five games)
- Wofford, Nov. 9
- Belmont, Nov. 12
- at Western Kentucky, Nov. 17
- at No. 23 Kentucky, Nov. 19
- Jackson State, Nov. 24
Arkansas basketball news
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