Arkansas pulled off a stunning upset on Saturday night by defeating No. 15 Missouri 92-85. Zvonimir Ivisic and Johnell Davis led the way for the Razorbacks, combining for 38 points. The win marked Arkansas’ third victory over a top-15 team this season and kept their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
The key to Arkansas’ success was their ability to force turnovers, capitalizing on Missouri’s 18 giveaways by scoring 30 points off of them. This was crucial in a game where the Razorbacks shot 55% from the field and made 5-of-8 three-pointers in the second half. Despite Missouri outrebounding Arkansas and their bench outscoring the Razorbacks, they struggled offensively and committed too many turnovers to secure the win.
Missouri coach Dennis Gates acknowledged Arkansas’ strong performance and highlighted the need for his team to improve moving forward. Missouri now turns its focus to their next game against South Carolina, while Arkansas prepares to face Texas.
With this victory, Arkansas has proven they can compete with the best teams in the country and are a force to be reckoned with in the SEC. As they continue to strengthen their resume for the NCAA Tournament, Missouri will need to regroup and make adjustments in order to finish the season strong.
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