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November 16, 2007

PC upsets 18th-ranked Arkansas

AP photo / Andres Leighton
Jonathan Kale goes for a layup as Arkansas' Steven Hill looks on during the first half.

By Kevin McNamara

The Providence Friars just closed out a 67-51 upset of Arkansas at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in San Juan, P.R. The Razorbacks came into the game ranked 18th in the country. PC will play Miami in the tournament finals Sunday night at 7:30.

PC met the challenge of the physical, aggressive Arkansas team and took advantage of a littany of Razorback turnovers against the Friars' assortment of presses and a trapping, zone defense. Arkansas finished the game with more than 30 turnovers.

The last time the Friars earned a win over a ranked team on a neutral court, they upset Illinois at Madison Square Garden in 2003.

PC led 32-28 at the half and extended its lead to double figures early in the second half thanks to 3-pointers from Geoff McDermott, Brian McKenzie and Dwain Williams. Arkansas never really made a run at PC because of its sloppy ballhandling and passing.

Click here for the projo Stats box score.

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 8:05 PM to PC basketball | Permalink

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