Win five basketball games in 90 hours. That's what the Arkansas basketball team must do the keep their season alive. Unlikely? Yes. Impossible? Absolutely not.
FAYETTEVILLE – Khalif Battle continued his scoring spree by scoring 29 points, while Makhi Mitchell had 19 points and El Ellis 16, to lead Arkansas to a 94-83 victory over LSU Wednesday night on Senior Day at Bud Walton Arena.
Khalif Battle scored 29 points and Arkansas coasted to a 94-83 victory over LSU on Wednesday night in Fayetteville, Ark. Battle fell short of a fourth consecutive game with 30-plus points, but it didn't matter, as Arkansas shot 60.8 percent from the floor.
Over the past four weeks, Makhi Mitchell is enjoying the best stretch of his five seasons as a college basketball player.
Makhi Mitchell, Tramon Mark and Khalif Battle had the stats in Arkansas' win over Texas A&M, but a freshman had the energy. Layden Blocker brought that, which has appeared to be the case the last month or so.
Arkansas men's basketball coach Eric Musselman said Makhi Mitchell is "playing as good as any center in the league." The numbers, among other SEC centers and forwards, back him up.
Arkansas forward Makhi Mitchell had another big game to help lift the Razorbacks to a 78-71 win at Texas A&M on Tuesday night at Reed Arena.
BRYAN- – Arkansas held off a late rally from Texas A&M thanks to clutch free throw shooting down the stretch for a 78-71 win to sweep the season series with the Aggies.
Tramon Mark scored 26 points, 22 of them in the second half, and Makhi Mitchell added a season-high 22 points and 13 rebounds as Arkansas held on for a 78-71 win over Texas A&M on Tuesday in College Station, Texas.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Arkansas' effort may have been questionable at times in SEC play this year, but Tramon Mark and Makhi Mitchell have turned it on.
Injuries are a part of any sport and when Trevon Brazile aggravated his knee against Missouri, Arkansas was in desperate need of a big man. While Makhi Mitchell has shown bright spots periodically during his time as a Razorback, he he has been inconsistent as anyone on the roster.
Showing more fight no one expected, Arkansas did play gritty in a loss. With the postseason success, moral victories shouldn’t be allowed. However, it’s better than being routed by 25 or more points.
FAYETTEVILLE – Makhi Mitchell made a layup with 54 seconds left to give Arkansas a 2-point lead and later made two free throws to put the Razorbacks up
Arkansas picked up its third SEC win of the year and held off a spirited effort from the Georgia Bulldogs, 78-75 behind Keyon Menifield's team-leading 15 points. With the game tied at 72, Makhi Mitchell, one of five Razorbacks in double figures with 14 points, used his size inside to get an easy layup.
Keyon Menifield and El Ellis scored 15 points each to lead five double-figure scorers as Arkansas outlasted Georgia 78-75 in a Southeastern Conference matchup Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark.
Watch as Arkansas men's basketball coach Eric Musselman and forward Makhi Mitchell recap the Razorbacks' 91-84 win over Missouri.
Makhi Mitchell scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Arkansas registered a 91-84 win over Missouri in a Southeastern Conference matchup on Wednesday night in Columbia, Mo.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Makhi Mitchell had enough. On his 24th birthday he tied a career-high 19 points and 14 rebounds en route to a 91-84 Arkansas win over Missouri.
FAYETTEVILLE – Despite a double-double from Makhi Mitchell (12 points and 13 rebounds) and Arkansas out-rebounding Kentucky, 44-39, the #6 Wildcats used an 8-0 run late in the game to secure a 63-57 victory Saturday afternoon at Bud Walton Arena.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK – Makhi Mitchell made two key baskets inside the final four minutes and Davonte Davis’ layup with 26 seconds left allowed Arkansas to hold on for a 69-66 victory of Lipscomb Saturday evening at Simmons Bank Arena.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Despite leading by 20 in the second half and a much higher shooting percentage from the floor, no Arkansas win would be complete without some drama.
Arkansas picked up an 86-68 victory over Gardner-Webb on Friday night in front of a sold out Bud Walton Arena crowd, but it was a rough start against a very potent Bulldogs offense.
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Both seniors won't utilize the extra year of eligibility they were granted due to COVID.
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