A week removed from taking down then-No. 19 Kentucky, Missouri fell on the road against No. 13 Arkansas, 74-68, in Fayetteville’s Bud Walton Arena.
After building a 17-point lead in the opening minutes of the game, the Tigers lost their momentum on both ends of the floor. Ricky Council IV’s 25 points and seven rebounds led the way for Arkansas, and the Hogs out-rebounded Missouri 40-23 and scored 17 second-chance points as a result.
However, it was business as usual for Missouri to begin this game. The Tigers jumped out to a 25-8 lead with 9:31 left in the first half thanks to efficient shooting and defensive activity.