Check out an audio preview of tonight’s contest, with Morning News sports writers Nathan Allen and Ryan Malashock

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Arkansas’ losing streak reached seven games over the weekend, and the Razorbacks look to avoid consecutive defeat No. 8 when they meet Alabama tonight. At least John Pelphrey’s young Hogs can reminisce about the last time these teams met. Arkansas beat Alabama for its lone SEC win back on Jan. 29.

Arkansas (13-12, 1-11) at Alabama (14-12, 4-8)
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
TV: None
Radio: 107.9-FM, 92.1-FM, 105.3-FM, 97.9-FM, 1290-AM in our readership area
Line: Alabama by 4.5
Series: Arkansas leads 26-21 (Alabama leads 14-5 in Tuscaloosa)
Last Meeting: Arkansas beat Alabama 89-80 on Jan. 29 in Fayetteville

About Alabama

Philip Pearson is now 2-5 as Alabama’s interim coach. The second victory came Saturday when the Tide defeated Mississippi State 87-85 in double overtime. Alonzo Gee had 28 points against the Bulldogs, Senario Hillman had 21 and JaMychal Green had 11 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out.

Honestly, though, this team has been in turmoil since Mark Gottfried resigned.

Players To Watch

Arkansas
Jason Henry, 6-6, 189-pound freshman guard

The West Memphis native has his season averages up to 8.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per contest, coming off six double-figure scoring outputs in his last seven games. Now, Henry — who Pelphrey said would continue to come off the bench — must exhibit continued consistency.

Alabama
Senario Hillman, 6-1, 188-pound sophomore guard

Hillman’s role has steadily increased as this season has progressed. Hillman, an aggressive, athletic guard, ranks second on the Tide in scoring at 13.4 points per game. He had a breakout game Saturday against the Bulldogs, scoring 21 points on 9 of 13 shooting from the field.

Gameday Links

• Here’s my story in today’s Morning News on Arkansas’ surprisingly resilient attitude, considering its 1-11 conference mark. Also, here’s my scouting report on Green and my keys to an Arkansas victory.
• Alonzo Gee’s business-like approach is rubbing off on his teammates, so writes Ian Rapoport of the Birmingham News.