Thiero and Fland each score 22 as No. 23 Arkansas beats Oakland 92-62 after strong 2nd half

By The Associated Press

Oakland forward Allen Mukeba (23) tries to drive past Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michael Woods]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Adou Thiero and Boogie Fland each scored 22 points and No. 23 Arkansas put away Oakland 92-62 in its final non-conference game. Thiero made 8 of 12 shots and had six rebounds and six assists for the Razorbacks, who shot 60.3% overall. Fland, who had 21 points in the second half, hit five 3-pointers and finished with six assists. Arkansas led 42-39 at halftime before scoring 50 second-half points on 63.3% shooting. Oakland shot 25.8% after halftime. The Golden Grizzlies received 18 points and nine rebounds from Tuburu Naivalurua.