FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas men's basketball Coach John Calipari occasionally leaned back in his chair and covered his face with his hands Tuesday night at Walton Arena.

Freshman Isaiah Sealy overextended into Javion Guy-King's landing space to foul a three-point shot directly in front of the Arkansas bench nine minutes in. Late in the first half, freshman guard Meleek Thomas missed a turnaround, fadeaway jump shot rather than pass to a teammate.

The No. 21 Razorbacks (2-1) let a 22-7 lead narrow to 43-34 at halftime, though breezed to a 93-56 win against Central Arkansas (1-2). Calipari's postgame opening statement began with how much work lay ahead.

For the second time in three games, Thomas led with 17 shots. Calipari found a silver lining.

"I've got some guys that try to

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