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Razorbacks' Paint Power Falls Short Against Bulldogs' Perimeter Precision at Stegeman Coliseum

The Arkansas Razorbacks faced off against the Georgia Bulldogs in a high-stakes matchup at Stegeman Coliseum. The game concluded with the Bulldogs securing a 90-76 victory, improving their record to 21-17. Meanwhile, the Razorbacks now stand at 17-21.


Feb 11, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Nick Smith Jr. during pregame warmups prior to facing the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

First Half


In the first half, both teams showcased their strengths and weaknesses. The Hogs struggled to find their rhythm from beyond the arc, hitting only 24 percent of their three-point attempts. However, they compensated by dominating inside with an impressive 46 points in the paint. Darius Acuff Jr., leading Arkansas with his dynamic playmaking abilities, contributed significantly with his scoring and assists.


On the other hand, Georgia capitalized on its perimeter shooting prowess early on. The Dawgs shot an efficient 36 percent from three-point range and maintained control of the game through strong defensive plays that resulted in multiple steals and blocks.


Second Half


As action resumed after halftime, Arkansas attempted to close the gap by intensifying its defensive efforts. Meleek Thomas was instrumental during this period as he provided crucial rebounds and assists that kept his team within striking distance.


Despite these efforts from key players like Thomas and Acuff Jr., Georgia's relentless offensive pressure proved too much for Arkansas to handle. The Red and Black extended their lead further thanks to consistent free throw shooting (88 percent) which helped them maintain momentum throughout this period.


Final Outcome


Ultimately it was Georgia's balanced attack combined with effective defense that sealed victory over Arkansas who fought valiantly but couldn't overcome deficits created by turnovers (18 total) or missed opportunities outside paint areas where they excelled earlier on during matchups against opponents such as Vanderbilt Commodores last week when analyzing post-game thoughts about how best improve moving forward into future contests including upcoming showdown scheduled January 20th Bud Walton Arena Fayetteville broadcast live ESPN network starting promptly at nine PM Eastern Time fans encouraged tune support beloved team!


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