In a thrilling first half of the Arkansas vs. Pacific basketball game, both teams have shown their mettle. From Razorbacks pulling away to Tigers making a comeback, it's been a rollercoaster ride. Let's dive into the action-packed moments.

"Basketball Battle: Arkansas vs. Pacific's First Half Thrills"

Arkansas' Early Lead and Tigers' Fightback

The game started with Arkansas taking an early 4-0 lead. Boogie Fland Adou Thiero's steals led to an layup and a dunk within seconds, forcing a Pacific timeout. However, the Tigers didn't back down and hit consecutive threes to narrow the gap. Just as it seemed like the Razorbacks were pulling away, the Tigers hit 3 threes to force a John Calipari timeout. This shows the intense back-and-forth nature of the game.In the early minutes, D.J. Wagner's right-wing jumper answered a couple of consecutive threes by the Tigers, setting the score at 12-8. Both teams have been a little careless with the ball, with Pacific having 5 turnovers that have led to 8 Arkansas points and the Razorbacks committing 4 turnovers.

Razorbacks' Dominance and Tigers' Resilience

The Razorbacks are truly running away with this one. The run right now is 17-3 since the Tigers cut the score to 10-8. The latest stretch included a corner three by Zvonimir Ivisic and an easy-looking driving dunk by Adou Thiero to force the Tigers to take their second timeout. Thiero has 9 points and Ivisic has 8, showing their impact on the game.Jefferson Koulibaly's three snapped a 10-0 run by the Razorbacks, which began with D.J. Wagner's perimeter jumper and also included threes by Adou Thiero and Zvonimir Ivisic, and a run out layup by Billy Richmond. This shows the ebb and flow of the game and how one play can change the momentum.

Key Players and Their Performances

Adou Thiero has been a force on the court, with 9 points and some impressive dunks. Zvonimir Ivisic has also contributed 8 points with his corner three. D.J. Wagner has been consistent with his shooting, although one of his jumpers was initially ruled a three but later determined to have his foot on the line.For Pacific, Jefferson Koulibaly's three was a significant moment. The Tigers have shown their ability to make shots and stay in the game despite being down.Pregame, Arkansas and Pacific got underway at 7 p.m. at Bud Walton Arena. It will be the Razorbacks' first game in five days, a 65-49 victory over Troy. Trevon Brazile (ankle) will not be available, while the playing status of Jonas Aidoo is up in the air as he recovers from an undisclosed injury. Arkansas coach John Calipari said last week the team might implement a zone defense during the longer than usual practice time due to low numbers.Pacific is 3-2, but their wins are over teams outside of NCAA Division I. Their lone D1 win was over San Jose State on a neutral floor in Hawaii, and they have also lost D1 games against Hawaii and Northern Arizona.