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Arkansas Razorbacks Set to Clash with Missouri Tigers at Bud Walton Arena

As the Arkansas Razorbacks prepare to host the Missouri Tigers at Bud Walton Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Razorbacks have shown a strong offensive presence in their past games, which could be a deciding factor in the upcoming match.


Jan 31, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Jeremiah Davenport (24) reacts after a foul call during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Georgia Bulldogs, Arkansas secured a narrow victory with 78 points over Georgia's 75. Their offense was particularly impressive, shooting 57 percent from the field and an exceptional 66 percent from two-point range. The team also demonstrated solid defense with six blocks and nine steals, contributing to 21 points off turnovers.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Arkansas. In an away game against LSU Tigers, they faced a tough loss with only 74 points compared to LSU's commanding 95 points. Despite this setback, they maintained decent shooting percentages and continued to show prowess in fast-break situations.


Jan 31, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) goes up for a shot against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Khalif Battle (0) during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

The Razorbacks bounced back in another away game against these very Missouri Tigers they're about to face again. In that encounter, Arkansas came out on top with a high-scoring affair of 91-84. They showed remarkable resilience by maintaining a field goal percentage of 54 percent and capitalizing on turnovers for scoring opportunities.


With these recent performances in mind, fans can anticipate another high-energy battle between these two teams. The home-court advantage at Bud Walton Arena may play into Arkansas's hands as they look to exploit Missouri's defense once more while aiming for consistency on both ends of the court.


Jan 31, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Jeremiah Davenport (24) during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

The scheduled tip-off is set for February 24th at 5:00 PM Central Time at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN Networks and witness whether the Razorbacks can harness their home-court advantage for another victory over the Missouri Tigers.

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