Arkansas basketball is in the midst of its roughest season in more than a decade. Some fans, according to social media where everyone is reasonable, of course, have given up on the Razorbacks.
Those who have stuck around saw their favorite basketball put together a high-quality performance Saturday and leave Bud Walton Arena with a 78-75 win over a Georgia team that is better, too, than it has been in years.
Things were hardly glimmering for the Razorbacks. They are nowhere near the same bunch that has made the last three Sweet Sixteens. But as the aphorism goes, perfection is the enemy of progress.
Truth is, Arkansas beat Georgia in just about every major statistical category in the game Saturday. Not only that, but coach Eric Musselman said after the game he was glad that the team’s heart and hustle, which had been increasing over the last several games, stayed high, leading to what he called more wins on 50-50 plays.
Let’s take a look at the numbers and beyond and check just what allowed the Hogs to come out with the win Saturday ahead of an even bigger game Wednesday when Tennessee visits.