#25 Arkansas Edged at Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. – With the sport tied at 71 with one minute to play, Missouri went 8-of-8 on the line down the stretch to tug out a 79-76 victory over #25 Arkansas Wednesday evening at Mizzou Area.

Total, Missouri was 30-of-40 on the line, together with 21-of-28 within the second half.

Arkansas dominated most of the stats, most notably outrebounding the Tigers 42-23 because of 9 from Makhi Mitchell and 7 from Kamani Johnson. Nonetheless, the Razorbacks dedicated 21 turnovers which led to the Tigers outscoring the Hogs 31-13 on factors off turnovers.

The Razorbacks led by 10 twice within the second half earlier than a 10-0 run by Missouri tied the sport at 67 with 2:28 left. Arkansas grabbed a few 2-point leads over the subsequent minutes, together with a 71-69 benefit after two Makhi free throws with 1:13 left.

Deandre Gholston answered with a jumper to knot the sport at 71 to arrange the ultimate flourish. Anthony Black stored the Razorbacks in hanging distance with a layup and a 3-pointer earlier than Sean East II sank two free throws with 2.8 seconds left to offer the ultimate rating.

Kobe Brown led Missouri with 17 factors and Gholston had 16. East added 12, going 6-of-6 on the line.

Davonte Davis led Arkansas with 18 factors, making a season-high three 3-pointers, and he added 9 rebounds. Black completed with 15 factors, eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Ricky Council IV had 13 factors and three steals. Jordan Walsh, who was +13 in 13 minutes performed earlier than fouling out, didn’t miss a shot in scoring 12 factors. He was 4-of-4 from the sector (2-of-2 from 3-point vary) and was 2-of-2 from the road.

Arkansas returns to Bud Walton Area on Saturday (Jan. 21 to host the Ole Miss Rebels. Tipoff is about for 11 am (CT) and the sport shall be televised on ESPN2.

FIRST HALF: Arkansas: 35 – Missouri: 34

• Arkansas raced out to a 7-0 lead. Missouri didn’t rating till 14:59.
• Arkansas shot 56.8% from the sector, together with 4-of-8 from 3-point vary, and was 11-of-12 on the line. Nonetheless, the Razorbacks had 14 turnovers.
• Arkansas received the battle of the boards, 19-10, thanks to 6 every from Makhi Mitchell and Devo Davis.
• Davis hit a pair of 3-pointers and led Arkansas with 10 factors.
• Arkansas assist Mizzou to 36.7% taking pictures (together with 3-of-14 from deep).

GAME NOTES

• Arkansas’ beginning lineup was Anthony Black – Davonte Davis – Ricky Council – Kamani Jonson – Makhi Mitchell for the second time this season. This was the beginning 5 for the season opener as properly.
• Missouri received the tip.
• Ricky Council IV scored the primary factors of the sport, a 3-pointer at 19:07.
• Jordan Walsh was the primary Razorback sub for the primary time this season.
• Arkansas had 4 gamers foul out and was whistled for 33 fouls.

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