FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Adou Thiero delivered an impressive performance with 23 points, while Boogie Fland contributed 21 points, propelling No. 20 Arkansas to a 79-67 victory over Little Rock on Friday evening.

Thiero’s second-half surge was crucial, as he scored 16 of his total points during that period, helping to secure the win after the Trojans had narrowed the gap to just seven points. The Razorbacks, coached by Hall of Fame coach John Calipari, maintained their lead throughout the match and improved their record to 4-1.

In addition to Thiero’s pivotal play, Arkansas executed a vital 7-0 run when Little Rock threatened to close in on their score. DJ Wagner and Zvonimir Ivisic also made significant contributions, scoring 11 and 10 points, respectively.

For Little Rock, Mwani Wilkinson topped the score sheet with 18 points, leading his team in a competitive but ultimately unsuccessful effort.

**Key Observations**

The Trojans, who were favored in the preseason as the top team in the Ohio Valley Conference, showcased their potential against a strong opponent but faltered towards the end of the game.

Arkansas, on the other hand, is navigating its season well as it approaches a challenging segment of their nonconference schedule, with upcoming games against No. 25 Illinois and Miami in quick succession around the Thanksgiving break.

**Decisive Moment**

A critical point in the game came when Arkansas initiated a 7-0 scoring run just as Little Rock trimmed the deficit to seven points in the second half, allowing the Razorbacks to regain control.

**Noteworthy Statistic**

Despite their victory, Arkansas struggled with ball security, committing a total of 19 turnovers. However, they capitalized on Little Rock’s errors, scoring 28 points off the Trojans’ 19 turnovers, while Little Rock managed to net only 17 points from Arkansas’ mistakes.

**Looking Ahead**

Little Rock will be heading to Illinois on Monday, while Arkansas is set to host Maryland-Eastern Shore on the same day.