Missouri outlasted Arkansas 79-76 in a game of attrition at Mizzou Arena. The two teams combined for 56 fouls and shot a combined 66 free throws in a game that took nearly three hours of real time.
“We knew coming in it was going to be an unbelievably physical, compelling game,” Dennis Gates said. “Regardless of how physical the game is, you have to play it.”
Kobe Brown led the way with 17 points and six rebounds, but four other Tigers added on seven or more points.
Without Noah Carter and Mabor Majak (due to health and safety protocols), other players had to step up.