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Overtime thriller in Bud Walton- Arkansas outlasts Texas, fans and media ecstatic

With their leading scorer injured and unable to play, the Arkansas Razorbacks found a way to win in overtime against their bitter rivals, the Texas Longhorns.
ByDr. Antonio Daniels|
Feb 26, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) loses his dribble as Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) defends during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) loses his dribble as Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) defends during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images | Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

The Arkansas Razorbacks 17-11 (6-9 SEC) had a classic battle with their bitter rivals, the Texas Longhorns 16-12 (5-10 SEC), in Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. Although the Razorbacks had little trouble defeating the Longhorns in Austin in the previous clash, Arkansas had to face Texas without its leader in steals, scoring, rebounding, and field goal shooting percentage: Adou Thiero. Thiero suffered an injury in the Hogs' upset victory over the Missouri Tigers in Bud Walton Arena.

Arkansas performed brilliantly in the first half. The Razorbacks achieved the three keys to victory over Texas in the first half. Meeting the challenges of these three keys to the game earned the Razorbacks a 12-point lead over the Longhorns entering halftime, 42-30. However, the Hogs were exhausted in the second half, operating with only a seven-man rotation. ESPN revealed that Texas won the second half 39-27, which led to overtime. In overtime, the Razorbacks delivered a courageous team effort that led to an 86-81 victory over the Longhorns. Arkansas fans and media expressed on social media how thrilled they were with the Razorbacks' win against the Longhorns.

Arkansas basketball vs. Texas: Social Media Reactions

Tyler Cass, Sports Director at THV11 in Little Rock, noted the significant improvement the Arkansas Razorbacks have made since starting 0-5 in SEC play.

Wuhan Front Facing Chicken Man, an Arkansas fan and alum, was happy to sweep Texas in basketball this season.

Steve Sullivan, a KATV sportscaster in Little Rock, said, "I thought BIg Z grew up in overtime. The Hogs went to him on three straight possessions and he delivered."

Matt Zimmerman, former Arkansas Razorbacks assistant basketball coach, stated, "Definitely important home win."

Barstool Hogs expressed joy about the Razorbacks defeating the Longhorns: "HOGS SURVIVE!!!"

Canaan Sandy, one of the most beloved Razorback fans, provided some "VICTORY HUGS!"

Whole Hog Sports shared how the Arkansas players celebrated with their fans in Bud Walton Arena.

Josh, an Arkansas fan, used a meme to capture how he feels about the Texas Longhorns.

Rick B., a "Rabid Hog Fan," found this to be another game too "close" for comfort.

WarMachine2013 paid homage to Texas's freshman guard, Tre Johnson, who scored 39 points against the Razorbacks.

Hogballburner stated, "Survived a Tre Johnson all time game."

Jackson Collier, an Arkansas basketball journalist at Hawg Beat, said, "Cal believes in his guys, and they believe in him."

The Arkansas Razorbacks basketball X/Twitter account highlighted the two beautiful free throws Jonas Aidoo made to seal the game for the Hogs in overtime.

Texas Men's Basketball shared the final score after being defeated in overtime in Bud Walton Arena.

Pinto, an Arkansas fan with a large following on X/Twitter, stated, "That win took some years off my life."

Alandise Harris, a former Arkansas basketball player, showed the most adorable evidence that fans of all ages were thrilled with the Razorbacks' win.

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