Missouri Tigers Set to Challenge Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena

As the Missouri Tigers prepare to face off against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Tigers have had a challenging stretch in their recent games, showing areas of both concern and potential.

In their last encounter with the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the Tigers suffered a significant defeat with a final score of 51-75. A glaring issue was their field goal percentage which stood at just 34 percent, compared to the Bulldogs' 48 percent. Moreover, turnovers were particularly troubling for Missouri as they committed 20 turnovers leading to only four points off turnovers.

However, it wasn't all bleak for Missouri; they excelled in free throw accuracy with an impressive 80 percent completion rate. This could be an essential factor in close-game situations against Arkansas.

The game prior saw the Tigers fall short again when they hosted Texas A&M Aggies with a final score of 60-79. Despite improving their field goal percentage to 46 percent and shooting from beyond the arc at a reasonable rate of 35 percent, rebounding proved problematic as they were outrebounded by eighteen boards which translated into fewer second-chance points.

Looking back further at their away game against Vanderbilt Commodores provides some optimism as Missouri showcased better ball distribution with an assist-turnover ratio of two - indicating efficient offensive sets when they are clicking.

As we approach this upcoming matchup on February 24th at Bud Walton Arena – known for its intense atmosphere – it's clear that if Missouri can harness its free throw accuracy while tightening up on ball handling and rebounding efforts, there is potential for them to upset Arkansas on their home court. Fans can catch this pivotal conference clash live on ESPN Networks at five o'clock Central Time.