Arkansas Razorbacks @ Providence Friars
Jones lifts Arkansas past Providence 84-72 in NIT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Mason Jones had 18 points and Reggie Chaney posted 14 points and seven blocks as Arkansas defeated Providence 84-72 in the NIT first round on Tuesday night.
Jones made 4 of 6 3-pointers.
Isaiah Joe had 12 points for Arkansas (18-15). Gabe Osabuohien added 11 points and eight rebounds.
Maliek White had 19 points for the Friars (18-16). Nate Watson added 15 points. Alpha Diallo had 12 points, 11 rebounds and six steals.
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Game Information
Providence, RI

Referee:Randy Heimerman
Referee:William Covington
Referee:Jamie Luckie

2025-26 Standings
| Southeastern ConferenceSoutheastern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9-2 | - | 18-6 |
| Arkansas | 8-3 | 1 | 18-6 |
| Kentucky | 8-3 | 1 | 17-7 |
| Vanderbilt | 7-4 | 2 | 20-4 |
| Tennessee | 7-4 | 2 | 17-7 |
| Alabama | 7-4 | 2 | 17-7 |
| Missouri | 7-4 | 2 | 17-7 |
| Texas A&M | 7-4 | 2 | 17-7 |
| Texas | 6-5 | 3 | 15-9 |
| Georgia | 5-6 | 4 | 17-7 |
| Auburn | 5-6 | 4 | 14-10 |
| Ole Miss | 3-8 | 6 | 11-13 |
| Mississippi State | 3-8 | 6 | 11-13 |
| LSU | 2-9 | 7 | 14-10 |
| Oklahoma | 2-9 | 7 | 12-12 |
| South Carolina | 2-9 | 7 | 11-13 |
| Big East ConferenceBig East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 13-1 | - | 23-2 |
| St. John's | 12-1 | 0.5 | 19-5 |
| Villanova | 10-3 | 2.5 | 19-5 |
| Seton Hall | 7-7 | 6 | 17-8 |
| Creighton | 7-7 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Georgetown | 5-8 | 7.5 | 13-11 |
| DePaul | 5-9 | 8 | 13-12 |
| Xavier | 4-9 | 8.5 | 12-12 |
| Butler | 4-10 | 9 | 13-12 |
| Providence | 4-10 | 9 | 11-14 |
| Marquette | 4-10 | 9 | 9-16 |
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