If mental toughness is measured by how one responds to adversity, check that box for Mason Jones and the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Hogs bludgeoned the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes, 98-79, a week after suffering a tough first loss of the season. Having to wait a full week to move past the loss added an edge to the Hogs’ playing.
Jones opened the game with a three from the top of the key and set the tone for the game: he wasn’t gonna stop, ever. When it was over, he had 41 points on 12/18 shooting and 12/13 free throws.