Fland, the 5-star freshman from New York, was the difference. He scored a team-high 18 points — including Arkansas’ final 7 — to go with 6 assists and 5 rebounds in the comeback win. The Razorbacks led for just 1:47 and it largely came down to Fland’s playmaking abilities, both for himself and others.

Arkansas freshman guard Boogie Fland took over at closing time Tuesday at Miami. Fland scored 7 points in the final 2:25, helping the Razorbacks rally for a 76-73 victory over the Hurricanes at Watsco Center in Coral Gables,

Nigel Pack scored 22 points for the Hurricanes. Matthew Cleveland added 15 points and 10 rebounds and Jalen Blackmon scored 12.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Miami Hurricanes NCAAM game to be played on December 3, 2024 on ESPN.

Also at the Final Four was Nelly Davis, the Arkansas guard who transferred from FAU. It will be interesting to watch how Davis plays in his return to the Miami area. The Razorbacks will be wearing their road red jerseys. Miami will be wearing white.

Miami Hurricanes guard Matthew Cleveland (0) scores against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) during the first half at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Arkansas’ Boogie Fland made two free throws with 2:25 left to tie the game (71-71) and later drained a 3-pointer with 1:47 left to give the Razorbacks their first lead. After a Miami basket, Fland sealed the win with a jumper with 54 seconds left for a 76-73 win at Miami in the SEC/ACC Challenge.

Arkansas basketball freshman Boogie Fland saved the day, scoring the final seven points in a comeback win over Miami.