Arkansas Razorbacks Triumph Over Missouri
In a thrilling matchup on Saturday, the No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks triumphed over Missouri with a final score of 94-86, bolstered by strong performances from Billy Richmond III and Darius Acuff Jr., who scored 21 and 20 points respectively. With this victory, Arkansas improves its record to 20 wins and 7 losses and maintains a solid 10-4 standing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Consecutive Wins and SEC Title Race
This victory marks Arkansas’s seventh consecutive win following a defeat this season, solidifying their position in the race for the SEC title. They currently sit in second place, trailing conference leaders Florida by two games, while still having four games left in the season.
Decisive Moments
The decisive moment in the game came when Malique Ewin slammed down a crucial dunk, extending Arkansas’s lead to 91-77 with just 2:02 remaining on the clock. Ewin finished the game with an impressive 16 points and eight rebounds. In addition, Meleek Thomas added valuable contributions with 14 points and eight rebounds of his own, while Trevon Brazile chipped in with 12 points and six assists.
Missouri’s Performance
Missouri, whose record now stands at 18-9 and 8-6 in the SEC, was led offensively by Mark Mitchell, who scored 26 points.
Looking Ahead
Arkansas entered this game looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking double-overtime defeat against No. 25 Alabama, where Acuff notably scored 49 points, the second-highest single-game total in college basketball this season. The Razorbacks are now on a positive streak, having secured four victories in their last five matchups. On the other hand, Missouri came off an 81-80 nail-biter against No. 19 Vanderbilt earlier in the week.
Looking ahead, Arkansas is set to host Texas A&M on Wednesday, while Missouri will welcome Tennessee to their court on Tuesday.
