Behind the box score: Hogs’ struggles are very real

Arkansas’ problems aren’t just limited to a lack of defending the 3 and shooting the 3 themselves anymore.

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman is waiting. Arkansas fans are waiting.

But through 11 games, little has changed with the Razorbacks. The excuse, which is legitimate, that the Razorbacks, with their six new rotation players, need time to gel is running short on time. SEC play begins December 29 against Mississippi State and the issues linger.

Arkansas fell Saturday night in North Little Rock to Hofstra, a team picked fifth in the Colonial Athletic Association, 89-81. The Hogs were outplayed in almost every facet, much like they were last time out against Oklahoma in a 22-point loss.

Arkansas had opened the season with 10 straight wins, but with two losses in a row, it will not find itself ranked when the polls are released Monday.

So what went wrong against the Pride? Almost everything. But here are five key takeaways.