Joseph Pinion Spurs Comeback Ricky Council Finishes

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Joseph Pinion lit No. 13 Arkansas’ fireplace and Ricky Council saved it stoked.

After trailing as a lot as 17 factors within the first half, the Razorbacks stormed again Wednesday night time towards No. 20-21 Missouri earlier than a packed home at Bud Walton Area and hit free throws on the finish for a .

That is one that may go into the books for Hog followers.

Pinion solely had 13 factors within the recreation, however it acquired the offense going, then the veteran Council took over, ending with 25 together with free throws down the stretch when the Hogs have been hanging on to complete.

At halftime, there have been some people squirming of their seats however no one was leaving early. They noticed what this group lastly get up.

Hogs coach Eric Musselman had mentioned earlier than the sport, which got here per week after their final one, the Tigers have been capturing group, however apparently the gamers both did not imagine or needed to get a wakeup name.

That got here after halftime, which the Tigers led, 34-27, after the Hogs lastly began taking part in protection, however did not get the offense rolling till the second half.

The Razorbacks lastly acquired a result in full the comeback with 14:23 and did not go backwards.

It is a good factor Pinion acquired on the ground or Arkansas could be severe hassle.

The Razorbacks are trailing Missouri at halftime, 34-27, at halftime and Pinion got here off the bench halfway via and has seven factors in 11 minutes.

To place this one merely, the Hogs are struggling offensively simply to get the ball within the basket.

The Hogs have not led for the reason that recreation was tied early.

If Arkansas cannot get the ball within the basket, that is going to be a protracted recreation.

Missouri got here out gunning and hasn’t let up.

Though neither No. 13 Arkansas or the No. 20-21 Tigers are capable of do a lot pulling away.

Till simply earlier than the primary media timeout at 15:46 to play within the first half as Missouri opened a 10-5 lead.

The Razorbacks have been caught on that quantity for awhile, not scoring for the reason that 17:51 mark on a dunk by Makhi Mitchell, who hasn’t been particularly sharp.

The Tigers are capturing at a 60% tempo from the sphere and there have been rebounding alternatives. The Hogs have labored the ball inside loads and are drawing fouls (4).

Offensively, although, they must decide up the tempo dramatically.

On the second media timeout with 11:47 left, nothing has modified for Arkansas because the Tigers have doubled them up in factors, 16-8.

It’s a full home. The group really began arriving early and tip-off, it is exhausting to see plenty of empty teams of seats.

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