COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Clarke ‘on fire’with 51 points
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Sophomore guard Rotnei Clark came out hot for Arkansas in Friday night’s season opener and never cooled off.
Clarke set Arkansas and Walton Arena records with 51 points and SEC and UA records with 13 three-point baskets to lead the Razorbacks to a 130-68 victory over Alcorn State before an announced crowd of 7,713.
“He threw us on his back tonight and just had an unbelievable performance,” Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey said. “I haven’t seen a better shooting performance than that. That was really, really remarkable.”
Compared to Clarke’s game, junior forward Jemal Farmer had a quiet 28 points in his Arkansas debut.
“I’ve never seen nothing like it,” Farmer said. “He just couldn’t ...
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alexanderthayer_yahoo.com_ says...
Unbelievable! Great job, Rotnei! I was there when Dillard set the old mark, and it was amazing. I wish I had been there for this one. In fact, I wish a lot more than 7,713 people had been there for this one. Let's all go when we can and support our Hogs. Whoo Pig!
November 14, 2009 at 6:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Connectitup says...
The pelphmeister general had them ready to play.
November 14, 2009 at 6:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TwistyDriver says...
Congratulations, Rotnei! I've never seen stats like that from anyone, anywhere. It has to go down as one of the greatest shooting performances ever in the 3-pointer era.
November 14, 2009 at 8:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Ran2133 says...
Whew!! Congratulations Rotnei and to the Razorbacks. Keep up the teamwork and hopefully things will go well this season.
November 14, 2009 at 11:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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