Hogs fall to Missouri on the road

Razorbacks’ futility in SEC play continues

From the University of Arkansas

arkansasrazorbacks.com

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Arkansas was down early but continued to fight, cutting its deficit to 10 twice in the second half.

The last, the Razorbacks trailed 70-60 with 6:22 left and had two free throws to make it an eight-point game potentially. However, Arkansas came up empty, Mizzou went on a 6-0 run and came away with an 83-65 victory Saturday evening at Mizzou Arena.

The result spoiled the first career double-double by Zvonimir Ivisic (14 points and 10 rebounds). Adou Thiero added 12 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots.

Two keys to the Missouri win were the Tigers going 14-of-19 at the free throw line, compared to Arkansas going 4-of-8, and the Tigers making 11 3-pointers compared to the Hogs’ five.

Five Tigers scored in double figures including 17 points from Tamar Bates and 17 from Caleb Grill.

Arkansas scored first but Mizzou went on an 11-0 run, making 3 of its first 5 3-pointers. The run swelled to 18-0 (18-2) before an Adou Thiero rebound and putback.

Arkansas did not attempt a free throw in the first half.

The difference in the half was Missouri going 9-of-17 from 3-point while Arkansas was just 3-of-14.

GAME NOTES

The Tigers shot 56% from the floor and 53% from deep.

Missouri had 15 assists on 19 made baskets.

Trevon Brazile led Arkansas with seven points.

Tamar Bates led Mizzou with 13 points.

Arkansas did not shoot its first free throw until 11:34 of the second half.

Arkansas faced a 20-point deficit (57-37) with 17:21 left. Missouri also led by 18 (6345) with 13:48 remaining.

Arkansas used an 8-0 run for its first 10-ponit deficit (6353). A 3-point by Ivisic marked Arkansas’ second 10ponit deficit (70-60) with 6:22 left.

Missouri then put the game out of reach with a 13-3 run for a 20-point cushion with 1:13 left.

Arkansas shot 48% from the field in the second half while holding Mizzou to 34.5%.

Once again, the free throw differential was the tale of the second half with Mizzou making 9-of-12 compared to 4-of-8 by Arkansas.

Ivisic had seven points and six rebounds in the second half.

UP NEXT

Arkansas returns home next week for a pair of home games starting Wednesday (Jan. 11) versus Georgia.