SB Nation Detroit - Michigan Vs. Arkansas: Wolverines Fall Short Of Rally, Lose 66-64https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48919/detroit-fave.png2012-01-21T16:14:23-05:00http://detroit.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24879292012-01-21T16:14:23-05:002012-01-21T16:14:23-05:00Michigan Vs. Arkansas Final Score: Late Rally Falls Short In 66-64 Wolverines Loss
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<p>Despite a late surge by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/michigan-wolverines">Michigan Wolverines</a>, they were unable to come back and beat the Arkansas Razborbacks on Saturday, dropping a close one 66-64. They were beat handily in the first half, being out-scored by 46-33 before coming back to out-shoot the Razorbacks by 11 points in the second half. It wasn't nearly enough though, and sloppy shooting near the end really hurt them big time.</p>
<p>Trailing by two, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145685/trey-burke">Trey Burke</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123897/tim-hardaway-jr">Tim Hardaway Jr</a>. missed multiple shots that would have tied the game up. Arkansas essentially tried to give it away, too, missing a pair of free throws in the closing seconds and giving Michigan plenty of opportunity to come back and win it. They weren't able to score when they needed it most, though, so they fell to 15-5 on the season with the loss to the un-ranked Razorbacks.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52342/zack-novak">Zack Novak</a> led the way for Michigan and all scorers with 17 points, eight rebounds, an assist and a steal. He shot 6-for-9 and made 5-of-7 shots from range . <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99677/jordan-morgan">Jordan Morgan</a> put together a solid effort, shooting 7-for-11, but Burke missed 13 of his 19 shot attempts from the field, and five of his six from range. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145048/b-j-young">B.J. Young</a> led the way for Arkansas with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block, shooting 6-for-10 on the day.</p>
<p>Next, the Wolverines will tr y and get back in the win column on Tuesday with a matchup against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/purdue-boilermakers">Purdue Boilermakers</a>, while Arkansas will take on Auburn on Wednesday.</p>
<p><span id="internal-source-marker_0.07601866032928228"><i>For more on the Michigan Wolverines, check out <a href="http://www.maizenbrew.com/">Maize n Brew</a>. For an opposing viewpoint, head over to </i><a href="http://www.arkansasexpats.com/" target="_blank"><i>Arkansas Expats</i></a><i>. You can also head over to SB Nation's main NCAA Basketball hub at <a href="http://sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball">SBNation.com/NCAA-Basketball</a>.</i></span></p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/michigan-wolverines/2012/1/21/2723896/michigan-vs-arkansas-final-score-late-rally-falls-short-in-66-64James Brady2012-01-21T11:21:06-05:002012-01-21T11:21:06-05:00Michigan Vs. Arkansas: Wolverines Face Challenging Road Game Against Razorbacks
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<p>Michigan represent the Big Ten against Arkansas of the SEC.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/michigan-wolverines">Michigan Wolverines</a> (15-4, 5-2) enjoy a half-game lead in the Big Ten standings over four other teams as they step out of conference play on Saturday to visit the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arkansas-razorbacks">Arkansas Razorbacks</a> (13-5, 2-2) of the SEC.</p>
<p>After a hard-fought win over rival Michigan State on Tuesday, Michigan will try to strengthen the Big Ten's standing among all conferences in this inter-conference battle against Arkansas. Despite leading the Big Ten and winning three of their last four games, Michigan has lost their last two road games at Indiana and Iowa.</p>
<p>The Wolverines are led by <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123897/tim-hardaway-jr">Tim Hardaway Jr</a>. and his 15.4 points per game but they need a strong effort from behind the arc by shooters <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145685/trey-burke">Trey Burke</a> and Zack Novak. The pair combined to make five of eleven threes against Michigan State and make the Wolverines a tough cover when they have it going.</p>
<p>Arkansas should be ready to play after getting drubbed at Kentucky in their last game. The Razorbacks are led by junior forward <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/101057/marshawn-powell">Marshawn Powell</a> who has loads of game, averaging 19.5 points and six rebounds per game. Michigan will have to keep guards <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145048/b-j-young">B.J. Young</a> and Madracus Wade in check and keep them from finding their rhythm from behind the arc.</p>
<p>The game starts at 2:00 p.m. ET and will be televised on CBS.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Michigan Wolverines, check out <a href="http://www.maizenbrew.com" target="_blank">Maize N Brew</a>. You can also head over to SB Nation's main NCAA Basketball hub at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball" target="_blank">SBNation.com/NCAA-Basketball</a>.</i></p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/michigan-wolverines/2012/1/21/2723289/michigan-wolverines-vs-arkansas-razorbacks-college-basketball-2012againstTom Lewis