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Arkansas basketball suffers unacceptable loss at LSU, social media reacts

Arkansas fans and media are not happy with the Razorbacks after losing to LSU.

ByDr. Antonio Daniels|
Jan 14, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari points a foul out to the referee against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Jan 14, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari points a foul out to the referee against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Arkansas Razorbacks 11-6 (0-4 SEC) took on their bitter rivals, the LSU Tigers 12-5 (1-3 SEC), in Baton Rouge, in a contest where both teams sought their first conference win of the season. Entering the game, the Tigers and Razorbacks lost their opening three conference games.

For much of the game, the Arkansas Razorbacks showed the competitive fire necessary to succeed against the ultra-talented SEC opponents on their schedule, although LSU is one of the least talented teams in the conference.    

Unfortunately, the Hogs have not demonstrated an ability to sustain such competitive fire. Although the lead could have been larger, Arkansas took a two-point lead into halftime. In the second half, the Razorbacks’ poor shooting haunted them again. ESPN disclosed that the Hogs shot 39.1% from the field. With such horrible shooting, the Hogs cannot defeat any team in the SEC. Also, Arkansas failed to play defense without fouling, giving LSU a chance to make 26 of 28 free throw attempts, 92.9%.

Poor shooting and defense resulted in another conference loss for the Razorbacks, as LSU edged them 78-74. After the game, fans and media expressed deep frustration with the Arkansas Razorbacks, especially with their head coach, John Calipari.

Social Media Reactions: Arkansas basketball vs LSU

The Field of 68 noted that the Arkansas Razorbacks are “alone in last place in the SEC.”

Jackson Collier, Arkansas basketball journalist at Hawg Beat, wrote, “Horrible loss.”

Aaron Torres, a Fox Sports podcaster, emphasized that John Calipari has led the Arkansas Razorbacks to a 0-4 start in SEC play.

Tucker Harlin, a basketball fan, asserted that Kentucky fans were right about the struggles the Arkansas Razorbacks would experience with John Calipari as the team’s head coach.

Jeff Goodman, basketball analyst and Co-Founder of the Field of 68, highlighted that John Calipari “sits alone in last place as of right now in the SEC.”

Alex Ware, a Kentucky Wildcats fan, expressed that Arkansas is not receiving the results it thought it would see John Calipari produce.

Pregame Empire characterized John Calipari’s young tenure at Arkansas as less than stellar.

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