Game Day Alert!
Who: #15/16 Missouri Tigers (20-6, 9-4 SEC) v/s Arkansas Razorbacks (15-11, 4-9 SEC)
When: Saturday, Feb. 22 | Tipoff: 7:00 PM (CT)
Where: Bud Walton Arena | Fayetteville, AR
What’s at Stake?
The Arkansas Razorbacks are looking for revenge after a tough January loss to Mizzou. Meanwhile, the Tigers are riding a hot streak, with three straight wins and a strong push for the SEC title. This is the 64th meeting between these teams, and Arkansas leads the all-time series 35-28. However, Missouri won their last matchup in dominant fashion (83-65). Can they do it again? Or will Arkansas bounce back at home?
Mizzou’s Momentum
- The Tigers are #15 in the AP Poll & #16 in Coaches Poll
- They are on a three-game winning streak, improving to 9-4 in SEC play.
- Mark Mitchell is on fire, dropping a career-high 31 points against Alabama.
- Mizzou leads the SEC in scoring (83.7 PPG) and ranks 13th nationally.
- Anthony Robinson II has found his rhythm, averaging 13 PPG in the last three games.
- Head coach Dennis Gates was named to the Naismith Coach of the Year Watch List.
Arkansas Fighting to Stay in It
- Razorbacks have lost two straight, both against top-10 teams.
- Adou Thiero leads the team with 15.8 PPG & 6.0 RPG.
- Johnell Davis & D.J. Wagner are key playmakers, combining for 20.5 PPG.
- Arkansas dominates at home against Mizzou, holding a 20-10 record in Fayetteville.
- The Razorbacks will also honor their 1990 NCAA Final Four team at this game.
Key Matchups & Storylines
- Mark Mitchell vs. Adou Thiero – Two scoring leaders battling it out.
- Josh Gray’s rebounding vs. Arkansas’ interior defense.
- Can Arkansas stop Mizzou’s high-powered offense? Missouri is averaging 110 PPG in their last game!
- Will Mizzou break their 3-game losing streak in Fayetteville?
What’s Next?
After this game, the Razorbacks stay home to face Texas on Feb. 26. Mizzou, on the other hand, is eyeing their best SEC record in program history. Every win counts!
Prediction?
This game will be a battle. Missouri has been on fire, but Arkansas has the home-court advantage. Can the Tigers keep rolling, or will the Razorbacks defend their turf?
Who do you think will win? Drop your predictions below!