Michigan’s non conference basketball schedule continues to take shape has they have added Arkansas of the SEC to their 2011-12 rundown.The Wolverines will play at Fayetteville, Arkansas on January 21st which marks the first Big Ten opponent to play at Walton Arena. Walton Arena opened it’s doors back in 1993.
According to Rich Rezler of AnnArbor.com, the Wolverines will also play Arkansas in 2012-13 at Crisler Arena.
“This a great matchup between two storied programs,” Arkansas coach Mike Anderson said in a statement. “Coach John Beilein has done a very good job of elevating the Michigan program back to its championship status and this will be a great game to have at Bud Walton Arena.
“Michigan will probably be a top 25 team and one of the top teams in the Big Ten this year so to have a game of that caliber will be great for us and our fans.”
Michigan hasn’t announced its full 2011-12 schedule other than it’s participation in the Maui Invitational which opens the season. However a number of non-conference games have been disclosed including a neutral site game against Oakland University at the Palace of Auburn Hills and Virginia during the ACC/Big Ten challenge.
Source: AnnArbor.com
