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National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Louisiana State 71, Arkansas 65
When: 1:45 PM ET, Saturday, February 4, 2012
Where: Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Officials: # James Barker, # Patrick Evers, # Allen Jordan
Attendance: 9352

Ralston Turner led four double-figure scorers with 16 points to help LSU snap a three-game losing streak with a 71-65 win over Arkansas on Saturday in Baton Rouge.

Turner also made 7 of 8 free throws as the Tigers (13-9, 3-5 SEC) turned away numerous offensive pushes from Arkansas. Justin Hamilton added 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Eddie Ludwig and Anthony Hickey each scored 12. Freshman Johnny O’Bryant III had a career-high 11 rebounds.

Arkansas (16-7, 4-4) was led by Mardracus Wade with 15 points, while Julysses Nobles added 14 points and Rashad Madden had 10 points for the Hogs.

Arkansas, which has yet to win a road game this season, had a 9-2 push before halftime to cut LSU’s lead to 35-31. The Razorbacks had a 10-2 run in the second half, but were never able to regain the lead.
Top Game Performances
 
Arkansas   Louisiana State
Mardracus Wade 15 Scoring Ralston Turner 16
Julysses Nobles 3 Assists Anthony Hickey 3
Michael Sanchez 8 Rebounds Justin Hamilton 11
Julysses Nobles 8 Free Throws Made Ralston Turner 7
Mardracus Wade 3 Steals Anthony Hickey 3
Hunter Mickelson 3 Blocks Justin Hamilton 4
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Arkansas 65 40.4 3-13 16-23 8 31 5 7 19
Louisiana State 71 41.4 2-13 21-33 10 39 12 9 16