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Razorbacks Aim for Fourth Straight Win Against Queens

12/17/2025

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Summary

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Arkansas Razorbacks, No. 14, host Queens on December 16, 2025, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville to extend a three-game win streak, with the game on SEC Network at 8 p.m.
The Razorbacks are 8-2 after wins over top-25 Louisville and Texas Tech.
Queens University of Charlotte (Queens) is 5-6 and lost to Wake Forest.
After hosting Queens, Arkansas will face Houston and James Madison before SEC play versus Tennessee.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA men's basketball tournament expanded to 68 teams in 2011, introducing the "First Four" play-in games to enhance competition and visibility for emerging programs. This change followed a history of tournament expansions, beginning with 64 teams in 1985, and has since allowed teams like the Arkansas Razorbacks to gain exposure through significant non-conference matchups, impacting their performance in the SEC.

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Story summary

Arkansas Razorbacks, No. 14, host Queens on December 16, 2025, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville to extend a three-game win streak, with the game on SEC Network at 8 p.m.
The Razorbacks are 8-2 after wins over top-25 Louisville and Texas Tech.
Queens University of Charlotte (Queens) is 5-6 and lost to Wake Forest.
After hosting Queens, Arkansas will face Houston and James Madison before SEC play versus Tennessee.

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