FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Redshirt sophomore ATyanna Gaulden scored 27 points leading six players in double figures as the University of Arkansas womens basketball team raced to a 115-53 exhibition win over Southwest Baptist in Bud Walton Arena on Monday.
Gaulden was 11-for-18 including one 3-point field goal. She was 4-for-5 from the line and had two rebounds in 20 minutes of play. Redshirt sophomore Chelsea Dungee added 16 points and seven rebounds while freshman Rokia Doumbia had 15 points followed by 13 points for newcomer Alexis Tolefree. Malica Monk, 12 and Kiara Williams, 10, rounded out the Razorbacks in double figures.
Arkansas came out of the gates fast going on a 13-2 run to start the game. The five starters were lifted at the 6:18 mark of the first quarter as head coach Mike Neighbors made a full lineup change, one of many in the game. The Razorbacks, regardless of the lineup, were able to score posting 32, 31 and 31 points in each of the first three quarters.
In addition to the fast-past offense, Arkansas took great care of the ball with only 10 turnovers. They grabbed 58 rebounds out-rebounding SWB by 18 in the win.
Exhibition Records
Points 115
Margin 62 points
Field Goals Made 43
3-Point Field Goal Percentage 40.9%
Individual Field Goals Made 11 by ATyanna Gaulden (tied Devin Cosper set in 2017)
Key Stats
Six players in double figures lead by 27 from ATyanna Gaulden
Thirteen players played
All 13 players scored, and all 13 players saw double figure minutes
Notes
It is the fifth time in program history Arkansas has scored 100+ points in an exhibition game
Arkansas is 35-11 in all exhibition games
Arkansas is 15-0 against NCAA teams in exhibition games
The Razorbacks have won 15 in a row
Up Next
Arkansas hosts East Central University as exhibition action continues this season. The game is Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks open the regular season hosting Northwestern State Friday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m.
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