No. 15 Arkansas Faces Memphis in Calipari Reunion, Benefits St. Jude

The No. 15 Arkansas Razorbacks are in Memphis tonight to face the Tigers in an exhibition game that marks a return for head coach John Calipari, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The matchup, part of the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic presented by Bad Boy Mowers, will take place at the FedExForum at 8 p.m. CT. Calipari previously coached at Memphis from 2000 to 2009, achieving a 252-69 record and leading the Tigers to six NCAA Tournament appearances, including a national runner-up finish. This game offers an early test for both programs as they prepare for the upcoming regular season.

Arkansas comes off a dominant 89-61 exhibition victory over Cincinnati on Friday, where freshmen Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas impressed. Fans can watch the game nationally on ESPNU, with streaming options available through Fubo, which offers a free trial. For a full look at the Razorbacks’ schedule, including several high-profile matchups, check out the team’s schedule here.

Officials stated that this exhibition game is a crucial part of the team’s preparation and a meaningful opportunity to support the vital work of St. Jude. The Razorbacks will continue their preseason schedule before officially kicking off the regular season on November 3rd against Southern.