#14 Michigan Wolverines v. Arkansas Razorbacks | 12.10.2024

Game Recap: Arkansas Rallies, Holds Off Michigan for 89-87 Win in Jimmy V Classic 🏀🔥
NEW YORK – In an electric showdown at Madison Square Garden, Boogie Fland scored 20 points as the Arkansas Razorbacks mounted an impressive comeback from a 15-point first-half deficit to edge No. 14 Michigan 89-87 in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night.

Key Performances
Boogie Fland (Arkansas): Led the Razorbacks with 20 points, igniting the offense and setting the tone.
D.J. Wagner (Arkansas): Added 16 points, providing key baskets throughout the game.
Trevon Brazile (Arkansas): Scored 15 points and delivered a game-saving block with 14 seconds left to deny Michigan’s Vladislav Goldin.
Vladislav Goldin (Michigan): Finished with 17 points, anchoring the Wolverines’ attack.
Danny Wolf (Michigan): Contributed 14 points, including a late basket that nearly completed the comeback.
Game Breakdown
First Half:
Michigan came out red-hot, shooting 57.6% and at one point hitting 11 consecutive shots to build a 15-point lead. Arkansas fought back, trimming the deficit to 49-45 by halftime, fueled by aggressive inside scoring and defensive adjustments.

Second Half:
The Razorbacks stormed out of the break, pushing the tempo and building a commanding 18-point lead midway through the half. However, Michigan refused to quit, responding with a 16-2 run that cut Arkansas’ lead to a single point, 88-87, after a Danny Wolf basket with just over a minute remaining.

Closing Moments:
With 14 seconds left, Trevon Brazile came up clutch for Arkansas, blocking Goldin’s potential go-ahead shot. Razorbacks’ Johnell Davis then deflected a late Michigan pass, forcing Roddy Gayle Jr. into a contested jumper that fell short at the buzzer, securing the Arkansas victory.

Key Stats
Arkansas: Scored 69 combined points in the paint and from behind the 3-point line, showcasing their offensive balance.
Michigan: Shot an impressive 57.6% from the field but struggled with consistency, going cold in critical moments down the stretch.
Depth Matters: Arkansas had five players score in double figures, proving the strength of their rotation.
Takeaways
Arkansas Resilience: The Razorbacks’ ability to erase a 15-point deficit and withstand a late