Good morning, Razorbacks! Former Razorback women’s golfer Gaby Lopez finished second at the U.S. Women’s Open! Current Razorback Maria Jose Marin tied for eighth.

What else is Brewin’ today?

🎥 Sit down with Miikka Muurinen
🏀 Arkansas meets UNC
🐗 And so much more! 

🎥  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

A part of a series of exclusive interviews with men’s basketball’s newest arrivals, Matt Zimmerman sits down with Finnish standout and five-star forward Miikka Muurinen to discuss the international journey that brought him to Arkansas. From growing up around basketball in Finland with two former player parents to training in Spain, Serbia, Kansas, and Arizona, Muurinen reflects on the experiences that shaped his smooth, versatile game and calm confidence. He opens up about building chemistry with Arkansas’ highly touted freshman class, why loyalty from Coach Calipari’s staff made Arkansas feel like the obvious choice, and the balance between European skill basketball and the physical American style of play. Muurinen also talks about his competitive fire, his love for winning, and the excitement of eventually playing in front of a packed Bud Walton Arena. The conversation gives Razorback fans an early look at the maturity, poise, and high-level upside that make Miikka Muurinen one of the most intriguing newcomers in college basketball.

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📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Hogs & Heels. Arkansas men’s basketball will face North Carolina in the fourth annual SEC-ACC Challenge on Dec. 1 at the Dean Smith Center. This will be the first time the two programs meet at a non-neutral site, with North Carolina leading the all-time series 8-3. Arkansas is 3-0 in the SEC-ACC Challenge, defeating Duke, Miami, and Louisville in the first three years.

🔺 Challenge Accepted. Arkansas women’s basketball will host Wake Forest in the 2026 SEC/ACC Women’s Challenge on Dec. 3. The two teams have only met once before, with Arkansas winning in 2020.

🔺 Region Recognition. The Razorback softball coaching staff, led by Head Coach Courtney Deifel, was named the 2026 ATEC/NFCA Central Region Coaching Staff of the Year. The Razorbacks achieved a 47-13 record, their first Women’s College World Series appearance, and set numerous program records. The staff is now eligible for the NFCA Division I National Coaching Staff of the Year award.

🍸 A DAY TO REMEMBER

Tuskers Tavern has a full-length bar with lots of seating and a quaint, library or living-room-type vibe to relax and wind down. There’s also a small patio for those days when the sun is calling your name. The bar is here to provide another option for those on the east side of town to gather in a comfortable, upscale atmosphere. Whether it’s for a drink after work or you want to meet friends for a bite to eat and connect – Tuskers is the perfect place.

🎧 THE RAZORBACK DAILY

The SEC/ACC Challenge matchups are set, and Arkansas is headed to Chapel Hill to take on North Carolina. We’ll break down the matchup and take a look at the rest of the challenge slate.

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