On Saturday afternoon, the Arkansas Razorbacks upset the LSU Tigers upset 65-58. The loss drops LSU to 15-2 and Arkansas 12-5.
With seven minutes left in the game, LSU was up by eight points and seemed in control of the game. But the Razorbacks went on a 10-0 run to take the lead. During the last six minutes, LSU went cold from the field and had six crucial turnovers.
The Tigers struggled from the field as a team, shooting 38.2% from the field and 26.3% from three-point land. The Razorback shot 41.8% from the field and 29.4% from beyond the arc. Arkansas outrebounded LSU 41-31, the Razorbacks got hot at the right time, and turnovers were costly for the Tigers.
Darius Days struggled in the game, scoring just three points on 1-8 shooting from the field. LSU had just one starter in double figures Eric Gaines had a team-high 14 points. Tari Eason and Alex Fudge scored 13 points apiece.
JD Notae led Arkansas in points with 19. Jaylin Williams was a monster on the boards for the Razorbacks, grabbing 13 rebounds; he also scored 11 points and had three steals. The Razorbacks did a great job staying active on the boards and played outstanding defense.
LSU will look to rebound from their loss against Alabama on Wednesday as they hit the road.