Tigers and Razorbacks Set for Showdown at Bud Walton Arena

As the Arkansas Razorbacks prepare to host the Auburn Tigers at Bud Walton Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Razorbacks have been showing a mix of resilience and skill in their recent games, which could be pivotal in their upcoming clash.

Looking back at the December 21 game against UIC Flames, ARK displayed a solid defense with 6 blocks and an equal number of steals. Their offense was not to be overshadowed either; they shot an impressive 85 percent from the free-throw line and maintained a three-point shooting percentage of 41. However, it's worth noting that they only converted 36 percent from inside the arc – an area that might need tightening up against AUB.

The December 20 encounter with Illinois Fighting Illini saw ARK edge out a one-point victory. Their two-point field goal percentage was strong at 57 percent, but there's room for improvement beyond the arc where they shot just 17 percent. The team also needs to work on their assists-to-turnover ratio which stood at a lowly 0.8.

Against Samford Bulldogs on December 16, ARK turned in another robust performance with better control over turnovers and consistent scoring across all quarters leading to a comfortable win. They will need this kind of performance again as they face AUB.

The Tigers are no pushovers; they bring their own set of strengths to Fayetteville. But if ARK can leverage their home-court advantage and maintain or improve upon their free throw accuracy while tightening up two-point shooting defense, they stand a good chance of securing another win for the season.

Fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for supremacy on February 4th at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas – tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM local time (6:00 PM Eastern Time). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live where it will be broadcasted for your viewing pleasure.