Arkansas Men’s Basketball to Host Kansas in Charity Exhibition
For the second consecutive year, Arkansas will host a charity exhibition game, this time welcoming Kansas, a team projected by many to be at the top of preseason polls. The game will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, at Bud Walton Arena. Sponsored by CareSource, the event is not included in the 2024-25 season ticket package. Details regarding broadcast information and tipoff time will be announced later.
#### Ticket Presale Information
Razorback Foundation members can access presale tickets according to the following schedule (all times CT):
– **Broyles-Matthews Platinum:** Sept. 19 at 9:00 am
– **Broyles-Matthews Gold:** Sept. 19 at 2:00 pm
– **Broyles-Matthews Silver:** Sept. 20 at 10:00 am
– **Super Hog / Wild Hog / Tush Hog:** Sept. 23 at 9:00 am
– **Big Hog / Big Red / Razorback:** Sept. 24 at 9:00 am
Courtside seat holders and suite holders will receive separate information from the Razorback Ticket Center. General public ticket sales will start on Sept. 25 at 9:00 am.
#### Proceeds and Charity Partners
Arkansas will donate the game’s proceeds to Arkansas Children’s Hospitals, while Kansas will contribute to the Fore The Kids Foundation, which partners with Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. CareSource, the event’s sponsor, is supporting a series of charity games that benefit mental health initiatives, including Jay’s Light and other organizations focused on adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention.
Other games in this CareSource charity series include Ohio State vs. Cincinnati on Oct. 18 and Dayton hosting Xavier on Oct. 20.
#### History and Outlook
Arkansas and Kansas have faced off 14 times, with Kansas holding an 8-6 edge. However, Arkansas has won the last two meetings, including a thrilling 72-71 victory in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. This exhibition will mark Kansas’ first trip to Fayetteville since 1986.
Arkansas has a strong exhibition game record, standing 73-10 all-time, including 64-9 at home. The Razorbacks are currently ranked #14 in ESPN’s early rankings, while Kansas holds the #1 spot.
Last year, Arkansas hosted #1 Purdue in a charity exhibition and won 81-77 in overtime.
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