The No. 15 Missouri Tigers (20-7, 9-5 SEC) aimed to solidify a place in next week’s AP Top 10 with a win over their conference rival, the Arkansas Razorbacks (16-11, 5-9 SEC). at Bud Walton Arena on Saturday evening. The Razorbacks seized the moment and utilized a second half offensive clinic to win 92-85 and pick up a huge win for their season.
In their previous matchup this season, Missouri dominated early, exploiting Arkansas’ defense willingness to close out in the paint and kicking it out to open men for triples. The aforementioned dominance brought a full Mizzou crowd into the game, and Arkansas did exactly that by forcing early turnovers and hitting big buckets.