FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Eric Musselman released a statement Sunday apologizing for what he called “negative dialogue” he and some of the UA staff had with San Diego State fans immediately after the No. 9 Razorbacks beat the No. 17 Aztecs 78-74 in overtime Wednesday.
The incident happened following the third-place game of the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii.
“We recently played a highly contested and emotional game against an exceptional San Diego State team,” Musselman said in his statement. “Shortly after the game, I and some members of our program responded with negative dialogue to a few San Diego State fans.