It wouldn’t be an Arkansas basketball game if during the good performances, folks didn’t ask the same question.
Where has this been?
The Razorbacks beat LSU on Wednesday night, 94-83, to close out their home campaign at Bud Walton Arena behind a strong defense and some hot shooting.
As a team, Arkansas shot 61% from the floor and picked up double-digit scoring games from Khalif Battle (29), El Ellis (16) and Makhi Mitchell (19). On the defensive end, the Hogs limited LSU until the final five minutes to a field goal percentage below 40% and ultimately a 5-of-18 mark from 3-point range.
The curious thing was Arkansas was in control just about the entire way. The home bunch took the lead three minutes into the game and never lost it. They outshined LSU in just about every meaningful team statistic except second-change points.
Arkansas’ win gives the team a chance to finish the regular season with a winning record. The Hogs things out Saturday at Alabama. The following week, the Razorbacks will head to the SEC Tournament with a seed to-be-determined.