Upset avoided- No. 1 Auburn holds off Arkansas in The Jungle, fans and media react

The Arkansas Razorbacks 15-11 (4-9 SEC) faced a mighty tough challenge as they went on the road to play the No. 1 Auburn Tigers 24-2 (12-1 SEC). As 15.5-point underdogs, the Hogs were not given much of a chance to win against the Tigers. However, Arkansas has been proving that it can defy huge odds.

In the first half, Arkansas played Auburn well. Unfortunately, the Hogs missed too many of its three-point shots in the first half and made some crushing turnovers, which allowed the Tigers to take a six-point lead into halftime, 33-27. In the second half, the Razorbacks played much better. The Hogs forced Auburn to compete until the last second of the game. Unfortunately, Arkansas failed to value the basketball and make free throws and three-point shots in the second half. ESPN disclosed that Arkansas made only 50% of its free throws and 15.8% of its three-point shots. The Hogs had 11 turnovers.

Given the Razorbacks' turnovers and poor shooting, they were unable to upset the Auburn Tigers. The Tigers edged the Hogs 67-60 in The Jungle. Fans and media on social media offered mixed reactions to the Razorbacks' performance.

Social Media Reactions: Arkansas basketball vs. Auburn

Jackson Collier, an Arkansas basketball journalist at Hawg Beat, noted that the Razorbacks' effort against the Auburn Tigers increased their KenPom ranking.

Jacob Davis, an Arkansas beat writer at Sports Illustrated, was frustrated with the Hogs' inability to make free throws.

Curtis Wilkerson, Managing Editor at Inside Arkansas, was displeased with the "multiple casual turnovers" the Razorbacks made.

Hogtrough, a passionate Arkansas fan who is unafraid to share his thoughts about the Razorbacks on X/Twitter, said, "So little basketball IQ being used late in the game unfortunately."

Pinto, an Arkansas fan with a large social media following, praised Karter Knox and Billy Richmond. However, he is displeased with the way Johnell Davis and Jonas Aidoo are performing.

Bryan, an Arkansas sports enthusiast, was unhappy with Adou Thiero's performance.

Alandise Harris, a former Arkansas basketball player, stated, "We just didn't score enough Arkansas, game not played bad. Came up short."

WarMachine2013 argued that "Auburn has consistently the most unlikable roster in college basketball."

Dr. Antonio Daniels, an Arkansas beat writer at FanSided's Razorbackers, contended that Trevon Brazile "has not been doing anything lately. Not a thing."

Josh Teeter, an Arkansas fan with a large following on X/Twitter, asserted that Trevon Brazile needs to be investigated "for point shaving."