Arkansas Basketball to Host Cameron in Exhibition Game
The Razorbacks face Cameron University at Bud Walton Arena this Thursday, October 29.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Basketball
The Arkansas women's basketball team is set to play an exhibition game against Cameron University at Bud Walton Arena on Thursday, October 29. Arkansas head coach Kelsi Musick will lead her team against her alma mater for the first time since taking the position.
Why it matters
The matchup provides a chance for Arkansas to showcase its roster in a preseason setting while highlighting a personal milestone for Musick. Cameron sought a local opponent for the preseason, leading to the scheduling of the contest between the two programs.
Arkansas finished the 2025-26 season with a 12-20 overall record and a 1-15 conference mark. Bud Walton Arena offers a seating capacity of 19,200, significantly larger than the 1,500 capacity at Cameron's home gym.
The players
Kelsi Musick
She serves as the head coach for Arkansas and is a former standout player for Cameron University.
Jeff Mahoney
He is the head coach of the Cameron University basketball program.
The details
Coaches from both programs finalized the exhibition after identifying an open date in their schedules. The universities are located approximately 4.5 hours apart, and the game will not be broadcast via television, radio, or any streaming platform.
Timeline
Kelsi Musick played her freshman season at Cameron in 1998-1999.
Musick completed her senior season at Cameron in 2001-2002.
The Cameron Athletics Hall of Fame inducted Kelsi Musick in February 2025.
Arkansas hired Kelsi Musick as head coach in March 2025.
The teams play the exhibition game on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This game allows the coaching staff to evaluate player development and chemistry before the start of the regular season. The result will provide a baseline for the team's competitiveness after finishing with a 12-20 record during the 2025-26 season.
Fans attending the game at Bud Walton Arena will see the team's first live action following a 12-20 record in the 2025-26 season. The game provides no broadcast or stream access, meaning local attendance is the only way to view the team's current roster deployment.
The takeaway
This preseason matchup offers the coaching staff a final opportunity to refine their game plan before the regular schedule begins. Readers should note that exhibition games often prioritize player evaluation and experimental lineups over standard rotation patterns.
Further reading
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