After Spencer made one of two free throws, Arkansas took a 13-11 lead after one quarter. Cristina Sanchez Cerquiera then came into the game and provided valuable minutes with a layup and rebound, but a Samford 3-pointer cut the Hogs' lead to one, 12-11. That 3-pointer was a part of a 7-3 run for Arkansas. After Dauda's 3-pointer on the Hogs' opening possession, Arkansas went 0-for-6 from the field until Samara Spencer found an open Makayla Daniels from downtown and the graduate student drained the triple. The Bulldogs got on the board after 3.5 minutes with a jumper and followed that up with a quick triple to tie the game at 5-5. Samford committed turnovers in each of their first four possessions, finishing with 11 in the first quarter, as the Hogs led, 5-0, just 2:59 into the game. Arkansas then fell in a scoring drought for 2.5 minutes until Dauda hit two free throws.

Arkansas dominated in points in the paint with 28 compared to the Bulldogs' 12, and the Hogs were led by Samara Spencer's 20 points, her second 20-piece of the year.Īfter winning the tipoff, Maryam Dauda knocked down a triple on Arkansas' first offensive possession. Despite Samford cutting the lead to four early in the third quarter, the Hogs used a 10-2 run to close out the third quarter for the cushion needed for the win. Arkansas forced 21 turnovers, including 11 in the first quarter alone. The Arkansas women's basketball team (9-3) got back to its winning ways on Saturday afternoon with a win over Samford (7-4) at Simmons Bank Arena. MS State's Jordan details physicality, win over Memphis.Spear talks Jackson return, Lady Vols gaining momentum.Ralph credits Vanderbilt's tenacity in win over Dayton.

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