John Calipari and Arkansas take halftime lead over Kentucky

Not a lot of defense on the menu tonight for either team, folks. With the over/under set at 158.5 points going into the day, it’s a 46-45 lead for Arkansas vs. Kentucky at halftime — on pace for 182 total.

The Cats are shooting extremely well, starting 58.6 percent from the field (17-29) and 70 percent from three (7-10), although they are just 50 percent at the line (4-8). The Razorbacks, however, are taking and making threes at a shocking rate, shooting 50 percent from three with nine makes on 18 attempts. Again, this is a team that hits just 7.3 per game and takes 22.3, No. 230 and No. 195 nationally, respectively.

Jaxson Robinson leads UK with 12 points on 3-4 shooting, followed by Amari Williams with 11 points on 5-5 with five rebounds and three assists. Otega Oweh has added six, followed by Koby Brea with five, Ansley Almonor, Andrew Carr and Travis Perry with three and Collin Chandler with two.

As for the Hawgs, Johnell Davis leads the way with 12, followed by Adou Thiero with 11, Karter Knox with eight, Zvonimir Ivisic with six, Trevon Brazile with five and Billy Richmond with four. DJ Wagner has zero points on 0-5 shooting with six assists.

Take a look at the full box score:

20 minutes for Arkansas to cool down from three. Plenty of offense, not enough defense.