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Upset denied- No. 8 Texas A&M basketball holds off Arkansas, fans react

In a sloppy and undisciplined game from Arkansas, Texas A&M took advantage of such a performance, leading to mixed social media reactions.

ByDr. Antonio Daniels|
Feb 15, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Henry Coleman III (15) is double teamed by Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Feb 15, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Henry Coleman III (15) is double teamed by Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

The Arkansas Razorbacks 15-10 (4-8 SEC) started the game against the No. 8 Texas A&M Aggies 20-5 (9-3 SEC) with the necessary competitive fire to upset them in Reed Arena. Arkansas started the game with an 8-0 lead. However, after a timeout, the Aggies cut that deficit, and the Hogs never regained that intensity.

After that 8-0 lead, the Razorbacks started playing sloppy and undisciplined, which are not typical characteristics of a team John Calipari coaches. Such sloppy and undisciplined play by the Hogs resulted in them facing a five-point deficit at halftime, 33-28. While the Hogs had some moments in the second half that they played relatively well, they primarily continued the sloppy and undisciplined performance that ultimately led them to a 69-61 loss in Reed Arena.

ESPN noted that the Hogs had 17 turnovers. When a team hopes to win an SEC game, it cannot have 17 turnovers. Moving forward, Arkansas must value the basketball more, make shots at the rim, and move the ball fluidly, which were critical ingredients to their upset victory against Kentucky in Rupp Arena. Unfortunately, the Hogs did not bring these ingredients with them to Reed Arena. After the Arkansas Razorbacks were unable to pull off the upset against the No. 8 Texas A&M Aggies, fans and media shared mixed reactions on social media.

Social Media Reactions: Arkansas basketball vs. Texas A&M

Andrew Hutchinson, Managing Editor at Best of Arkansas Sports, asserted that "Some of Arkansas' turnovers today have just been utterly stupid plays."

Brandon Baker, an Arkansas journalist at Best of Arkansas Sports, was baffled by the horrible officiating that negatively affected the Hogs throughout the game.

Josh Teeter, an Arkansas fan with a large social media following, was disappointed with the Hogs' performance.

Jackson Collier, an Arkansas basketball beat writer at Hawg Beat, noted that Karter Knox had an excellent game.

Trey Biddy, Publisher of Hawg Sports, found Johnell Davis's performance unacceptable.

David Marts, an Arkansas fan, stated, "Arkansas might not be that great but I could never root for a foul bating team like Buzz Williams' teams."

Pinto, an Arkansas fan with a large social media following, emphasized how poorly Johnell Davis played.

Hogtrough, a passionate Arkansas fan, praised Karter Knox for his performance.

Austin Farmer, Site Expert at FanSided's Razorbackers, desired for Arkansas to make its easy shots and avoid turnovers.

Aaron Torres, a Fox Sports journalist, posited that the Arkansas Razorbacks were victims of poor officiating.

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