September 3, 2010

Arkansas Razorbacks: Hogs open up SEC tourney with the Georgia Bulldogs

by Chris Replogle, KY3 News

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Arkansas Razorbacks: Hogs open up SEC tourney with the Georgia Bulldogs

Story Published: Mar 10, 2010 at 3:20 PM CDT

Story Updated: Mar 10, 2010 at 3:20 PM CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It's four wins in four days or bust for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. Arkansas (14-17, 7-9) opens play in the 2010 SEC Tournament late Thursday night against the University of Georgia Bulldogs (13-16, 5-11).

The Hogs defeated Georgia earlier in this season in Athens 72-68. Arkansas overcame a double-digit lead in the second half for the win.

"We had a hard fought game in early February," said Georgia head coach Mark Fox. "Both teams are a little different today than they were five six weeks ago."

The Hogs started 1-3 in the league. That road win against Georgia was in the middle of a six-game winning streak. The Hogs followed that streak with a five straight losses to end the season.

The Razorbacks defense has been consistently bad in that losing streak. The matchup down low doesn't favor the Hogs on paper. All-SEC forward Trey Thompkins is averaging nearly a double-double with 17 points and 8 rebounds per game.

"Georgia is a big challenge, big literally with their front court," said Arkansas head coach John Pelphrey.

Arkansas point guard Courtney Fortson continues to lead the Hogs in scoring at 18 points per game. Georgia's Fox knows first hand stopping Arkansas starts with Fortson.

"(Courtney) Fortson had a huge second half against us," said Fox. "A huge year. He makes the guys aruond him better."

Fortson was a 2nd team all-SEC selection.

Thursday night's winner will play Vanderbilt on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.

The Hogs can only go dancing the NCAA Tournament. To do that they'll have to win four games in four days. History is on the Hogs side. The Hogs pulled it off in 2000. Georgia pulled it off in 2008. Mississippi State won it by winning four last year.

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