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Arkansas bounces back with 81-55 win over Elon

Dec 21, 2021, 4:44 AM | Updated: 7:01 pm

Arkansas forward Kamani Johnson (20) and Elon guard Hunter McIntosh (0) fight for control of the ba...

Arkansas forward Kamani Johnson (20) and Elon guard Hunter McIntosh (0) fight for control of the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

(AP Photo/Michael Woods)


              Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams (10) and Elon guard Zac Ervin (14) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
            
              Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) shoots a three pointer over Elon guard Hunter McIntosh (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
            
              Elon guard Darius Burford (12) tries to get past Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
            
              Arkansas coach Eric Musselman reacts to a play against Elon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
            
              Elon forward Michael Graham (21) dunks the ball against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
            
              Elon guard Jerald Gillens-Butler (13) tries to drive past Arkansas forward Trey Wade (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
            
              Arkansas guard Jaxson Robinson (14) reacts after hitting a 3-point shot against Elon during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
            
              Arkansas guard Stanley Umude (0) drives past Elon forward Michael Graham (21) to score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
            
              Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) reacts after hitting a 3-point shot against Elon during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
            
              Arkansas forward Kamani Johnson (20) and Elon guard Hunter McIntosh (0) fight for control of the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Chris Lykes scored 21 points to lead four in double figures and Arkansas defeated Elon 81-55 on Tuesday night.

Lykes made only four field goals but was 12 for 12 from the free-throw line and the Razorbacks cashed in on 29 of 35 from the line. JD Notae and Kamani Johnson added 15 points each and Jaxson Robinson scored 14 for the Razorbacks (10-2).

Michael Graham led the Phoenix (3-10) with 14 points and Darius Burford added 12. Elon shot 36% from the field and attempted only nine free throws, making five.

The Razorbacks led 38-26 at halftime and gradually extended their lead through the first 13 minutes of the second half. Jaylin Williaims’ three-point play extended the lead to 30 with 7:08 to go. Elon’s Kris Wooten, Torrence Watson and Burford made 3-pointers as the Phoenix scored the next 13 points, but it was of little consequence.

The Razorbacks, ranked No. 12 in the AP poll two weeks ago, dropped out this week after losing to Hofstra 89-81 last Saturday. The loss came on the heels of an 88-66 setback against Oklahoma on Dec. 11.

The win was Arkansas’ 16th in a row at Bud Walton Arena.

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