Missouri's Second Half Collapse Leads to 74-68 Arkansas Loss: Live Game Log
The Missouri Tigers (12-1, 1-0 SEC) are rolling on the court lately, and will look to keep that momentum going against another ranked SEC opponent in the No. 13 Arkansas Razorbacks (11-2,
They are looking for their third straight win over a Top 20 opponent, as they come off dominant wins over Illinois and then Kentucky to open SEC play. Now, a tough Arkansas team stands between the Tigers and four straight wins.
Leading the way for the Tigers in their back-to-back wins over Illinois and Kentucky was forward Kobe Brown, who scored 30 points in both games with 31 and 30 respectively.
The Tigers have roared to a 12-1 start in large part to a dominant offense averaging 88.8 points per game, while the Razorbacks have been stout on the defensive end and are holding opponents to 61.8 points per game.
As for the Razorbacks, they started SEC play 0-1 following an upset loss at the hands of LSU and will be looking to get back on track against the Tigers.
Stay tuned as we provide live updates as the Tigers take on the Razorbacks from Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR.
Live updates will be available shortly after the tip-off.
FIRST HALF
Under-16 media timeout
We've hit the first media timeout, and the Tigers have not been intimidated by the hostile road environment yet. They lead by five and will have a pair of free throws on the other side of the timeout. Kobe Brown leads the way with 4 points.
Arkansas 5
Missouri 10
Under-12 media timeout
We've reached the under-12 media timeout and this has been a slugfest so far, folks. The Tigers and Razorbacks have had answers for each other, but Missouri has stretched their 5-point lead slightly to 8 points. East leads the way for the Tigers with points.
Arkansas 8
Missouri 16
Under-8 media timeout
The Razorbacks have answered Missouri's run with a 6-0 of their own, cutting the Missouri lead down to 11 at the under-8 media timeout. Buckle up, folks, we have a slugfest on our hands.
Arkansas 14
Missouri 25
Under-4 media timeout
At the final media timeout of the half the Tigers are holding onto an 11-point lead as the two teams continue to go back and forth. Arkansas will have two free throws coming out of the timeout.
Arkansas 18
Missouri 29
HALFTIME
An ugly end to the half for the Tigers, as they give up an 8-0 run and go scoreless for the last 2:56 to help the Razorbacks cut the lead down to single digits at 7. East leads the Tigers in scoring in 9 points, while Hodge and Honor have 6 points a piece behind him.
Arkansas 27
Missouri 34
SECOND HALF
Under-16 media timeout
We've reached the first media timeout of the second half and this game has gotten interesting. The Tigers are clinging to a two-point lead as they try to weather the storm and extend the lead again.
Arkansas 37
Missouri 39
Under-12 media timeout
An Arkansas turnover prompts the under-12 media timeout, but they have stormed out of the gate in the second half and hold a 2-point lead. The Tigers will need to regroup if they want to stay in this game.
Arkansas 46
Missouri 44
Under-8 media timeout
We've hit the under-8 media timeout and it is not looking good for Missouri. The Razorbacks have extended their lead to 6 points and the Tigers simply cannot get a stop on the defensive end.
Arkansas 58
Missouri 52
Under-4 media timeout
We have a good game entering the final media timeout, folks. The Tigers are hanging around, going bucket for bucket with the Razorbacks as they trail by 5 entering the final stretch.
Arkansas 66
Missouri 61
FINAL
Arkansas 74
Missouri 68
Well, that one hurts. The Tigers seemingly had this game under control before a complete collapse leading to a rough 6-point loss. Plenty of season left but games like this will sting.
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