Arkansas Routs Northwestern State, 89-59
Arkansas outrebounded Northwestern State 51-35 and shot 32-of-84 from the field in a 30-point win.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
Arkansas defeated Northwestern State 89-59 on Thursday in Fayetteville. Arkansas made 8 of 29 three-point attempts while Northwestern State made 3 of 16.
Why it matters
The margin and rebounding edge give Arkansas a strong early-season result against an in-state opponent. For Fayetteville fans, the win is a showcase of the home team's depth on the glass.
The box score shows Arkansas shot 32 of 84 from the field (8 of 29 from three) against Northwestern State's 3 of 16 from deep. Arkansas also won the boards 51-35 in a game attended by 12,370 fans.
The players
Arkansas Razorbacks
The University of Arkansas men's basketball program, a long-standing Southeastern Conference team based in Fayetteville.
Northwestern State Demons
The men's basketball program of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, a member of the Southland Conference.
The details
Robinson led Arkansas with 18 points and Rogers added 16. Parr scored 20 points for Northwestern State on 7-of-10 shooting, while Prestridge fouled out for Arkansas.
Timeline
Arkansas defeated Northwestern State on Thursday, November 6, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Early non-conference wins such as this one set the tone for Arkansas's rotation and rebounding identity heading into Southeastern Conference play. A clean 30-point victory over a Southland opponent gives the Razorbacks a useful baseline before tougher tests arrive.
Arkansas's rebounding edge and perimeter efficiency are the stats fantasy and bracket watchers will track as the season progresses. The 8-of-29 three-point line is the number to watch when reviewing how the rotation shoots.
The takeaway
A balanced rebounding effort and efficient shooting from the perimeter can carry a team through early-season games, and readers following the Razorbacks should watch how those patterns hold against stronger opponents.
Further reading
Explore more Fayetteville Basketball coverage for context on the Razorbacks' season.
