Nov 20, 2009 - 10:32 PM
0 shoutsFAYETTEVILLE, Ark.(AP) -- Freshman forward Marshawn Powell scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Arkansas held off Appalachian State 81-72 in overtime Friday night.
Josh Hunter's 3-point basket with 5.6 seconds left in regulation tied it 68-68 after Arkansas walk-on Stephen Cox missed two free throws with 21 seconds left. Arkansas' Rotnei Clarke's off-balance 3-pointer missed as time expired.
But Powell continued his hot play in the extra period, hitting a 3-pointer at the 4:40 mark. His steal with 1:37 left preserved a six-point lead.
The Razorbacks (2-1) outscored Appalachian State 13-4 in overtime.
Powell, who had double-doubles in his first two games, scored three crucial baskets in the final five minutes.
The Mountaineers (2-2) held a brief second-half lead after Arkansas led by 20 points in the first half and 38-23 at halftime.
From the Bleachers
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APPALACHIAN STATE: 72
ARKANSAS: 81
Final - OT
Nov 20 10:16 PM -
APPALACHIAN STATE: 68
ARKANSAS: 68
End of Regulation
Nov 20 10:00 PM -
Appalachian State 68, Arkansas 68 End of Regulation
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Nov 20 10:00 PM -
Appalachian State 68, Arkansas 68 2nd Half - 0:07
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Nov 20 9:57 PM -
Appalachian State 64, Arkansas 67 2nd Half - 1:53
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Nov 20 9:52 PM -
Appalachian State 56, Arkansas 61 2nd Half - 4:31
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Nov 20 9:44 PM -
Appalachian State 56, Arkansas 59 2nd Half - 4:54
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Nov 20 9:43 PM -
Appalachian State 53, Arkansas 57 2nd Half - 5:58
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Nov 20 9:40 PM -
Appalachian State 53, Arkansas 55 2nd Half - 6:40
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Nov 20 9:39 PM -
APPALACHIAN STATE: 23
ARKANSAS: 38
Halftime
Nov 20 8:48 PM
