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social media reacts to Arkansas basketball surviving Miami

Social media responses were generally positive about Arkansas defeating Miami on the road.

By Dr. Antonio Daniels

Dec 3, 2024; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) passes the basketball against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Dec 3, 2024; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) passes the basketball against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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After a disappointing loss to No. 19 Illinois 6-1 (0-0 Big Ten), the Arkansas Razorbacks 6-2 (0-0 SEC) had to go on the road to face the Miami Hurricanes 3-5 (0-0 ACC) in the 2024 ACC/SEC Basketball Challenge. This game was a true tale of two halves: Miami dominated the first, and Arkansas dominated the second.

In the first half, Arkansas, a team that had difficulty defending the three-point shot against Illinois, continued to struggle with its three-point defense. The Razorbacks play quality defense. However, to be frank, the team’s defense was poor in the first half. To make matters worse, the Hogs were not making shots like they should have against the Hurricanes.

However, in the second half, Arkansas improved its defense, played with more energy, and started hitting shots, including from the perimeter. According to ESPN, the Razorbacks made 11 of 23 three-point baskets, 47.8% from the perimeter. Arkansas’s three-point shooting was crucial to its better performance in the second half.

The Hogs were a little more dominant in the second half than the Hurricanes were in the first half. This led to Arkansas coming from behind on the road to defeat Miami 76-73.

Although fans and media know this win was not a beautiful work of art for the Arkansas Razorbacks against the Miami Hurricanes on the road, the social media responses were generally positive for the Hogs.  

Social Media Reactions: Arkansas basketball vs Miami

Pinto, a passionate Arkansas fan with a large social media following, appreciated the team’s effort in the second half and was impressed with Boogie Fland’s performance.

Jackson Collier, Arkansas basketball beat writer at Hawg Beat, “loved” the Hogs’ effort to make the successful comeback against the Miami Hurricanes and was pleased to see Johnell Davis “assert himself.”

Mason Choate, Hawg Beat’s publisher, was happy to see the Razorbacks “avoid a bad loss.”

Austin Farmer, Arkansas Razorbacks beat writer and Site Expert at FanSided’s Razorbackers, stated, “It was ugly, but desperately needed.”  

Trey Biddy, publisher of Hawg Sports, said, “Arkansas needed that one!!”

Josh Bertaccini, a veteran Arkansas sports journalist, asserted that this was an “Enormously important comeback” for the Hogs.  

Markansas, an Arkansas fan, noted the Razorbacks’ improved performance in the second half.

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