The Razorbacks’ metrics continue to rise despite back-to-back infuriating losses at the hands of SEC foes ranked inside the top 8 of the AP Poll. Most recently, Arkansas moved up three spots to No. 40 in the NET rankings despite a close loss on the road against No. 1 Auburn.
The Hogs gave themselves every chance to win this game, but ultimately couldn’t stop shooting themselves in the foot when it mattered most. They finished at 7 of 14 from the free throw line – their fourth time shooting 50% or worse from the charity stripe this season – and saw Zvonimir Ivisic, their star offensive player of late, go 0 of 10 from the field – including missing all nine 3-pointers he attempted.