It’s officially March, and the Hogs are off to a fresh start with a win over the Auburn Tigers. The Razorbacks opened up a 15-point lead on the coattails of a solid first half.
Auburn came roaring back in the second half, but the Hogs were able to fend off the Tigers at the final buzzer.
Arkansas started the game hot, scoring nine fastbreak points in the early minutes. Additionally, the Hogs capitalized on several backdoor cuts during the first half.
Solid defensive possessions by the Tigers fueled Auburn’s fierce comeback, but Arkansas combated the response with much-improved free-throw shooting.