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Black’s 26 points carry No. 9 Arkansas past Louisville 80-54

Nov 21, 2022, 2:33 AM | Updated: 4:37 pm

Arkansas guard Anthony Black (0) makes a shot over Louisville during the first half of an NCAA coll...

Arkansas guard Anthony Black (0) makes a shot over Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

(AP Photo/Marco Garcia)


              Arkansas forward Makhi Mitchell (15) tries to shoot against Louisville guard Mike James, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
            
              Louisville forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) grabs a rebound with forward Sydney Curry (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
            
              Louisville head coach Kenny Payne instructs his team against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
            
              Arkansas guard Ricky Council IV (1) goes to the basket over Louisville forward Roosevelt Wheeler during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
            
              Arkansas guard Davonte Davis (4) looks for an open teammate during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
            
              Louisville guard Mike James (1) guards against Arkansas guard Anthony Black (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
            
              Arkansas guard Anthony Black (0) makes a shot over Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Anthony Black dominated from inside and outside to finish with 26 points for No. 9 Arkansas, which overwhelmed Louisville in the second half for an 80-54 victory Monday in the first round of the Maui Invitational.

Black, a freshman guard who topped the No. 2 recruiting class in the country, made 9 of 11 shots, including 3 of 5 3-pointers, made all five free throws and and had six assists. Ricky Council IV added 15 points and Makhel Mitchell 12 for the Razorbacks (4-0), who had no trouble stepping up in competition after opening the season with three easy wins at home.

Kamri Lands scored 13 and El Ellis 11 for Louisville, which dropped to 0-4 in its first season under coach Kenny Payne, a former Cardinals star.

Black, a freshman guard who topped the No. 2 recruiting class in the country, carried the Razorbacks the entire game. He scored 12 points in the first half to stake the Razorbacks to a 36-28 lead, including consecutive 3-point shots during an early run. The Razorbacks — who have reached the Elite Eight in consecutive seasons — also played a strong inside game, with Black making a baseline slam dunk and Council making an alley-oop slam dunk.

Council hit a corner 3-pointer to open the second half and put the Razorbacks back into a double-digit lead. The Cardinals pulled within five points but the Razorbacks proved to be too much. Council hit another shot from behind the arc for a 52-40 lead midway through second half.

The Razorbacks simply wore down the Cardinals and had a number of easy dunks during a 17-0 run in the closing minutes, including three by Mitchell.

BIG PICTURE

Louisville: The Cardinals opened the season with one-point home losses to Bellarmine, Wright State and Appalachian State.

Arkansas: The Razorbacks opened the season with three straight double-digit wins at home, against North Dakota State, Fordham and South Dakota State.

UP NEXT

Louisville drops into the loser’s bracket to face No. 21 Texas Tech, which lost to No. 10 Creighton 76-65 in the opening game.

Arkansas advances to play Creighton.

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