Billy Richmond III scored 21 points to lead No. 19 Arkansas past Central Arkansas in a 79-66 victory on Friday night.
The Razorbacks improved to 3-1 on the season, according to Yahoo Sports.
Richmond, who is the team’s only returning player from the previous year, recorded 15 of his game-high total during the first half.
The Razorbacks established momentum early by executing a 15-2 scoring run over a five-minute stretch in the first half.
In addition to Richmond, three other Arkansas players finished the game in double-digit scoring figures.
Jeremiah Wilkinson contributed 14 points, Jordan Smith Jr. added 12, and Miikka Muurinen finished with 11 points.
Muurinen also provided defensive support for the Razorbacks, recording two blocks and three steals during the contest.
Central Arkansas, which holds a 2-2 record, trailed by as many as 18 points during the second half of play.
The Bears managed to narrow the deficit to six points following a jumper by Harrison Beauchamp with 4:22 remaining.
Wilkinson responded immediately with a 3-pointer that effectively secured the win for the home team.
Beauchamp led the Bears with 14 points, while teammate Luke Moore added 12 points to the effort.
The Bears were previously selected to finish first in the United Athletic Conference preseason poll.
Arkansas struggled with bench production, scoring only 12 points from reserves compared to their season average of 28.6.
Freshman Jordan Smith Jr. rebounded from a difficult performance against Robert Morris by shooting 5 of 6 from the floor.
The Razorbacks now look ahead to a matchup against Indiana in New York City on Tuesday.
Central Arkansas is scheduled to travel to face Oklahoma State on Monday.
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