NEWSLETTER
A Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup features the No. 4 UConn Huskies (27-8) and No. 8 Arkansas Razorbacks (22-13) to decide which of the squads is heading to the West Regional final when it tips off on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena, beginning at 7:15 PM, airing on CBS.
UConn was victorious in its most recent game versus Saint Mary’s (CA), 70-55 in OT, on Sunday. Adama Sanogo was its top scorer with 24 points. Arkansas won its most recent game against Kansas, 72-71, on Saturday. Davonte Davis led the way with 25 points, plus eight boards and one assist.
When is UConn vs. Arkansas and when does it start?
This game between the Huskies and Razorbacks will go down on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:15 PM ET.
Where to Watch UConn vs. Arkansas
The Huskies and Razorbacks will hit the court at T-Mobile Arena for this matchup on March 23, and if you’d like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS.
UConn Huskies vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Game Preview
UConn Stats, Odds & Insights
UConn’s +482 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 13.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 78.5 points per game (31st in college basketball) while allowing 64.7 per contest (38th in college basketball).
The Huskies put up 11.1 more points than the Razorbacks allow (67.4).
UConn makes 9.1 three-pointers per game (34th in college basketball) at a 36.2% rate (70th in college basketball), compared to the 5.0 per game its opponents make at a 30.4% rate.
The Huskies are putting up 82.6 points per game this year in home games, which is 10.2 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (72.4).
UConn’s offense has been less effective over its last 10 games, racking up 75.6 points a contest compared to the 78.5 it has averaged this season.
Arkansas Stats, Odds & Insights
Arkansas outscores opponents by 6.9 points per game (posting 74.3 points per game, 115th in college basketball, and allowing 67.4 per contest, 98th in college basketball) and has a +243 scoring differential.
The Razorbacks average 74.3 points, 9.6 more than the Huskies allow.
Arkansas connects on 5.0 three-pointers per game (351st in college basketball), while its opponents have made 5.2 on average.
At home, the Razorbacks average 76.3 points per game. On the road, they score 69.5.
In its past 10 games, Arkansas is putting up 73.8 points per contest, 0.5 fewer points than its season average (74.3).
Huskies Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adama Sanogo | 35 | 17.3 | 7.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 33 | 15.9 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.9 |
| Tristen Newton | 35 | 10.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Alex Karaban | 35 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Donovan Clingan | 35 | 7.1 | 5.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
Razorbacks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Council IV | 35 | 16.1 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Anthony Black | 35 | 12.6 | 5.1 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | 16 | 12.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Trevon Brazile | 9 | 11.8 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Davonte Davis | 34 | 11.1 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
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