Kentucky Versus Arkansas WBB Pregame Preview

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Thursday’s contest features the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-6) and the Kentucky Wildcats (9-10) squaring off at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won the last matchup in Rupp Arena on January 4th. 2024 73-63. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on January 25. In their last game on Sunday, the Wildcats earned a 76-71 victory over Missouri.

The first game of our road doubleheader begins tomorrow at Arkansas at 8 p.m. ET.

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— Kentucky Women’s Basketball (@KentuckyWBB) January 25, 2024

Kentucky vs. Arkansas Game Info

When: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
Where: Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Kentucky Schedule Analysis

Against the Arkansas Razorbacks, a top 50 team, the Wildcats captured their best win of the season on January 4, a 73-63 home victory.
The Wildcats have tied for the ninth-most Quadrant 1 defeats in the country (six).
Kentucky has three losses versus Quadrant 2 opponents, tied for the 39th-most in the country.
The Razorbacks have the most Quadrant 3 wins in the nation according to the RPI (eight).

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— Kentucky Women’s Basketball (@KentuckyWBB) January 25, 2024

Kentucky 2023-24 Best Wins

73-63 at home over Arkansas (No. 51) on January 4
76-71 at home over Missouri (No. 78) on January 21
83-81 at home over Boston College (No. 95) on November 30
87-80 at home over Lipscomb (No. 146) on December 21
74-66 at home over East Tennessee State (No. 167) on November 7

Kentucky Leaders

Ajae Petty: 15.5 PTS, 10.9 REB, 1.3 STL, 56.1 FG%
Maddie Scherr: 14.8 PTS, 1.7 STL, 36 FG%, 32.5 3PT% (25-for-77)
Eniya Russell: 8.9 PTS, 42.7 FG%, 20 3PT% (4-for-20)
Brooklynn Miles: 6.1 PTS, 1.2 STL, 40.4 FG%, 12.5 3PT% (3-for-24)
Saniah Tyler: 9.5 PTS, 31.5 FG%, 32.1 3PT% (36-for-112)

A Kentucky girl through and through!

With the addition of Brooklynn Miles, the roster now has three Miss Kentucky Basketball winners. @SoFlossieWrites has the full interview with the guard on https://t.co/ennDLoTzHP. pic.twitter.com/wKNB5J4RGm
— BBN Tonight (@BBNTonight) October 11, 2023

Kentucky Performance Insights

The Wildcats are being outscored by 7.2 points per game, with a -136 scoring differential overall. They put up 65.8 points per game (181st in college basketball), and allow 73 per outing (327th in college basketball).
Kentucky has averaged 0.4 fewer points in SEC action (65.4) than overall (65.8).
At home, the Wildcats average 74 points per game. On the road, they score 53.5.
Kentucky is allowing fewer points at home (68.8 per game) than away (79.3).
The Wildcats have fared better offensively over their last 10 games, putting up 67.9 points per contest, 2.1 more than their season average of 65.8.

Arkansas Schedule Analysis

Against the No. 23 Florida State Seminoles on November 30, the Razorbacks registered their best win of the season, a 71-58 road victory.
The Razorbacks have tied for the 28th-most Quadrant 1 victories in the country (two).
The Razorbacks have eight wins versus Quadrant 3 teams, the most in Division 1.

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— Razorback WBB (@RazorbackWBB) January 24, 2024

Arkansas 2023-24 Best Wins

71-58 on the road over Florida State (No. 23/AP Poll) on November 30
77-59 on the road over Alabama (No. 46) on January 14
60-59 over Illinois (No. 72) on December 20
82-79 at home over Murray State (No. 87) on November 10
83-43 at home over Georgia (No. 90) on January 7

Arkansas Leaders

Saylor Poffenbarger: 10.1 PTS, 12.3 REB, 1.7 STL, 1.6 BLK, 33.8 FG%, 32.0 3PT% (33-for-103)
Samara Spencer: 14.2 PTS, 1.3 STL, 34.7 FG%, 28.9 3PT% (28-for-97)
Maryam Dauda: 8.9 PTS, 2.5 BLK, 44.8 FG%, 32.6 3PT% (15-for-46)
Makayla Daniels: 11.0 PTS, 1.8 STL, 41.4 FG%, 34.0 3PT% (34-for-100)
Taliah Scott: 22.3 PTS, 42.0 FG%, 30.3 3PT% (40-for-132)

Thursday is our 12th annual "We Back Pat" game 💜

We are honored to wear these warmup shirts, as we bring awareness in the fight against Alzheimers disease

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— Razorback WBB (@RazorbackWBB) January 23, 2024

Arkansas Performance Insights

The Razorbacks have a +155 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.7 points per game. They’re putting up 72.4 points per game to rank 83rd in college basketball and are allowing 64.7 per contest to rank 195th in college basketball.
Arkansas’ offense has been less productive in SEC contests this year, posting 70.8 points per contest, compared to its overall average of 72.4 PPG.
Offensively, the Razorbacks have played better at home this season, putting up 77.0 points per game, compared to 72.2 per game on the road.
When playing at home, Arkansas is allowing 8.2 fewer points per game (63.0) than in away games (71.2).
In their last 10 games, the Razorbacks have been racking up 68.5 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 72.4 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season.

The Wildcats 0-7 this year away from home have to find a way to carry some momentum from their 76-point win on last Sunday against Missouri. Scoring only 53.5 points a game on the road this season cannot continue for the Cats to compete in road environments. Ajae Petty and Maddie Scherr must remain strong influences on the team, however, Eniya Russell’s strong 20-point seven rebound game last time out is something the Cats hope to build upon.

Cats w/ 10+ charges drawn:

13 – @Crowe_523
12 – @Emma_King34

Thank you for your sacrifice. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/ebBTz65G9A
— Kentucky Women’s Basketball (@KentuckyWBB) January 24, 2024

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