Tucson – The #14 University of Arizona Wildcat hockey team defeated Arkansas 7-2 on Thursday night in Fayetteville. Josh Larson and Anthony Cusanelli each scored hat tricks for the Wildcats with three goals a piece. Griffin Dyne also scored for Arizona.

"I was impressed by our offensive performance tonight," said UA head coach Chad Berman. "Now we'll try to carry that momentum into our next two games this weekend."

The Wildcats improved to a 13-5 record and will play #20 Missouri State in Springfield on Friday and Saturday.