Arkansas Falls at Missouri

January 18, 2025

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

FIRST HALF: Arkansas: 35 – Missouri: 52

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.
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.

SECOND HALF: Arkansas: 30 – Missouri: 31

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 (63-45) with 13:48 remaining.
Arkansas used an 8-0 run for its first 10-ponit deficit (63-53). A 3-point by Ivisic marked Arkansas’ second 10-ponit 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.

GAME NOTES:

Arkansas wore its traditional home white “Razorbacks” jersey.
For the first time this season, Arkansas’ starting lineup was Boogie Fland, D.J. Wagner, Adou Thiero, Trevon Brazile and Jonas Aidoo.
Arkansas won the opening tip. The Razorbacks have won the opening tip in 15 of the 18 games.
Jonas Aidoo scored the game’s points with a dunk at 19:39.
Johnell Davis was Arkansas’ first sub.
This was the 64th meeting between Arkansas and Missouri all time and the first of two this season.
Arkansas leads the all-time series, 35-28 and has won 8 of the last 11.
Since Missouri joined the SEC in 2012-13 the borders rivals have played 27 times with Arkansas owning a 16-10 advantage. The Tigers lead 18-13 in games played in CoMo, including an 8-5 mark in SEC meetings.
Arkansas has blocked at least five shots 12 times this season, including 7 of the last 8 games and ranks 5th nationally in blocked shots, averaging 6.0 per game.
Boogie Fland continues to be the best freshman point guard in the country. He leads all NCAA freshmen in total assists with 103. Fland leads all NCAA freshmen in assist-turnover ratio and ranks second among the rookies in assists/game.

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