Arkansas basketball’s woes against the best teams in America continued Wednesday night against No. 1 Auburn.
The Razorbacks (15-11, 4-9 SEC) struggled shooting in a crushing 67-60 loss to the Tigers (24-2, 12-1). Arkansas went 3 for 19 from 3-point range and 7 for 14 at the free-throw line, moving to 0-4 against teams ranked inside the top-10 this season. Wednesday’s loss also drops the Hogs to 3-13 all-time against the No. 1 team in the country.
Arkansas matched Auburn punch-for-punch across the opening 10 minutes. The Hogs opened the game by hitting 10 of their first 19 shots and led 21-17 with 6:43 remaining in the first half.
But the Razorbacks’ offense dried up throughout the rest of the game. Arkansas missed seven of its next nine shots and Auburn capitalized, closing the half on a 16-6 run. The Tigers tightened up their pick-and-roll defense and took a six-point lead into the intermission.
There were moments throughout the second half where it looked like the Razorbacks might rally for a signature win. A 3-pointer from Karter Knox capped off an 8-0 run that tied the score at 37-37, and a layup from Johnell Davis gave the Razorbacks a 58-57 lead with 3:06 remaining.
From there, Auburn seized control. A layup from Chad Baker-Mazara gave the Tigers a lead they would not relinquish as they closed the night with a 9-1 run to stave off the Hogs’ upset bid.
Adou Thiero led the Razorbacks with 16 points, while Johnell Davis scored 14. Zvonimir Ivisic, who has turned his season around in recent weeks, went 0 for 9 on 3-pointers and was held scoreless.
Johni Broome led Auburn with 16 points and 13 rebounds. The Tigers went 13 for 17 from the free-throw line, and that was the difference.
Below are live updates, highlights and other notes from Arkansas vs. Auburn.
Arkansas basketball vs. Auburn score updates
This section will be updated throughout the game.
Second HalfArkansas is on an 11-3 run and Adou Thiero will have two free throws coming out of the under-four timeout. The Hogs still have life against the No. 1 team in the country.The Jungle is coming to life, and it feels like this game is slipping away from the Razorbacks.The Razorbacks continue to hang around, and the two freshmen have played a massive role. Karter Knox and Billy Richmond III have combined for 17 points while shooting 8 for 12 from the field.The Razorbacks tied the game at 37-37, but Auburn has re-gained control with a 6-0 run. John Calipari called a timeout with his team getting a bit tired.First HalfThe Razorbacks trail by six at the intermission. Arkansas finished the half missing seven of its last nine shots. Zvonimir Ivisic is scoreless, while Adou Thiero leads the Hogs with seven points.Auburn leads 26-21, 3:52The Razorbacks remain cold with six points in the last eight mintes, and a technical foul on Zvonimir Ivisic allowed the Tigers to grab their biggest lead of the night.Both teams have gotten cold in recent minutes. Auburn has missed its last six shots, while the Hogs had turnovers on back-to-back possessions.The Hogs have matched the Tigers punch-for-punch in the opening eight minutes. Adou Thiero has five points, while D.J. Wagner and Zvonimir Ivisic both have four.PregameJohn Calipari will send D.J. Wagner, Johnell Davis, Adou Thiero, Karter Knoz and Zvonimir Ivisic as his first five to face No. 1 Auburn. Thiero is one to watch tonight, as Calipari challenged him to be better after the Hogs lost to Texas A&M Saturday.What time does Arkansas vs. Auburn play today?Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19Time: 8 p.m. CTLocation: Auburn, Ala.What channel is Arkansas vs. Auburn game on today? TV channel: ESPNStreaming: FUBO (free trial), ESPN+Arkansas vs. Auburn live stream options
Arkansas vs. Auburn will broadcast on ESPN, with Dave Pasch and Jay Williams on the call. The matchup can also be streamed with subscriptions to FUBO, which offers a free trial, and ESPN+, which includes ESPNU and all other ESPN channels.
Arkansas vs. Auburn prediction
This is a bad matchup for Arkansas. Auburn has physicality on defense and an offense that punishes opponents from 3-point range and inside the paint. The Razorbacks need their own 3-pointers to fall like they did against Kentucky, and that still might not be enough. Auburn 82, Arkansas 68.
Arkansas vs. Auburn betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday morning:
Moneyline: Auburn -2000, Arkansas +950Spread: Arkansas +16.5Over/under: 152.5Arkansas basketball schedule
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