Arkansas is in must-win mode. Missouri doesn’t want to lose a second straight this year to the Razorbacks.
Arkansas won the first meeting Jan. 4 in Fayetteville. It remains the Hogs’ only SEC win as they’ve dropped three straight since. And, like many of Arkansas’ wins this year, it required a rally, something the team hasn’t done much of in the last two weeks.
The Hogs aren’t exactly in danger of falling out of the NCAA Tournament conversation yet, despite the 1-4 SEC mark. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi dropped them to a No. 6-seed in his latest Bracketology released Tuesday. But a loss would certainly suggest the remaining 12 games – plus a nonconference game against Baylor – wouldn’t be looking up.
Arkansas fans are nervous ahead of tip because of it. Missouri is out two players, at least, which could give a bit of hope for the Razorbacks breaking their three-game skid.
I didn’t classify last game as a “must win” but this is as close to a “must win” game as it gets. If it were in Fayetteville, it would 100% be a must win.
I’m anxiously tweeting my thoughts
— fq Arkansas (@fqArkansas) January 19, 2023
Just announced Mizzou is missing #3 scored and #2 rebounder. Plus Arkansas mascot just died.
— Justin Hoffman (@jimmyhoffa40) January 19, 2023
An hour before tipoff and the students are already locked in here in Mizzou Arena.
Should be a fun one tonight. Both Arkansas and Missouri badly need a win. pic.twitter.com/fsZK20fy9L
— Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) January 19, 2023
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