Arkansas basketball’s 22-point loss to Auburn on Saturday night was not just another defeat, it was a continuation of troubling trends that have surfaced repeatedly this season. The Razorbacks didn’t simply get outplayed; they were outmatched in the same areas that have defined many of their losses: inconsistent defense, an inability to slow star players, and getting dominated in the paint.
Inconsistent Defense and Failure to Contain Star Players
The most glaring issue for Arkansas is its increasingly inconsistent defense. The Razorbacks have struggled mightily to slow opposing teams’ top scoring options, and Auburn’s Keyshawn Hall was the latest example.