FAYETTEVILLE — Mike Anderson had something of an epiphany Thursday when asked about Arkansas' seemingly annual 1-3 start to Southeastern Conference play.
After losing three of four to begin the league schedule in 2017, Arkansas won four straight, highlighted by a one-point win at Vanderbilt thanks to the last-second heroics of Daryl Macon. Last season, the Razorbacks won four of their next five, including a double-overtime win at Georgia before finishing 10-8.
What changed for Anderson's teams after the slow starts in league play the last two seasons, he said, was they became more connected and engaged defensively, the offense followed suit and he found more minutes for players who could bring positives to the lineup.