John Calipari Wins Arkansas Debut as 16th-Ranked Razorbacks Beat Lipscomb 76–60

Arkansas forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) drives past Lipscomb forward Jacob Ognacevic (41) to score during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. Michael Woods/AP Photo

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—John Calipari won his debut as Arkansas coach when the 16th-ranked Razorbacks held off a second-half rally by Lipscomb and pulled away for a 76–60 victory Wednesday night.

Freshman guard Boogie Fland scored 17 points and Florida Atlantic transfer Johnell Davis added 15 for Arkansas.