No. 14 Arkansas beats Alcorn State 93-59 to start season

Arkansas guard Tramon Mark (12) reacts after hitting a 3-point shot against Alcorn State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

by: Associated Press

Posted: Nov 6, 2023 / 10:15 PM CST

Updated: Nov 6, 2023 / 10:15 PM CST

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — Khalif Battle scored 21 points as a substitute and Tramon Mark added 16 as No. 14 Arkansas beat Alcorn State 93-59 in an opener. Mark and Battle are both in their first season with Arkansas (1-0); Mark transferred from Houston and Battle from Temple. The two each reached double figures by halftime, outscoring Alcorn State on their own 25-22 at the break The Razorbacks led by 24 after 20 minutes. Alcorn State (0-1) could not cope with Arkansas’ size and speed on both ends.