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Bud Walton Arena Party- Arkansas upsets No. 15 Missouri, fans and media thrilled

With significant contributions from Johnell Davis and Zvonimir Ivisic, Arkansas upsets No. 15 Missouri in Bud Walton Arena.
ByDr. Antonio Daniels|
Feb 22, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Anthony Robinson III (0) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forwards Jonas Aidoo (9) and guard D.J. Wagner (21) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Feb 22, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Anthony Robinson III (0) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forwards Jonas Aidoo (9) and guard D.J. Wagner (21) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images | Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

The Arkansas Razorbacks 16-11 (5-9 SEC) faced the mighty talented No. 15 Missouri Tigers 20-7 (9-5 SEC) in Bud Walton Arena. After the Hogs had a disappointing close loss against the No. 1 Auburn Tigers in The Jungle, they were eager to add another impressive win to their NCAA Tournament resume. Arkansas recognizes it is a "bubble team." Therefore, the team understood that a win against Missouri would shine brightly on its resume to the NCAA Tournament's selection committee.

ESPN BET Sportsbook revealed that Arkansas was a 1.5-point underdog against the Missouri Tigers. However, ESPN Analytics gave the Hogs a 54.2% chance to upset the Tigers. While the Arkansas Razorbacks played well for much of the first half, the Tigers closed the first half much better than them. Missouri took a seven-point lead into halftime. However, in the second half, Arkansas refused to be denied the upset on its home court. ESPN divulged that the Razorbacks outscored Missouri 51-37 in the second half, leading to a 92-85 victory for Arkansas.

After this impressive victory for the Arkansas Razorbacks over the Missouri Tigers, fans and media on social media expressed how thrilled they were with the Hogs upsetting the Tigers.

Social Media Reactions: Arkansas basketball vs. Missouri

Jackson Collier, an Arkansas basketball beat writer at Hawg Beat, celebrated Johnell Davis for the excellent performance he delivered against No. 15 Missouri.

Dani, an Arkansas fan, stated, "It's a good day to be an Arkansas fan."

Hunter Yuracheck, Director of Athletics at the University of Arkansas, recognized how significant this victory is for the Razorbacks.

Brandon Baker, basketball journalist at Best of Arkansas Sports, was excited about the "HUGE win."

Will Carter, an Arkansas fan, shared how the Razorbacks raised anxiety levels.

Sidelines Arkansas praised "Big Z" for his excellent performance against Missouri.

Hogballburner noted how successful Trevon Brazile has been against his former team, the Missouri Tigers.

The SEC Network's X/Twitter account highlighted the Razorbacks' win.

David Marts, an Arkansas fan, appreciated Razorback fans for creating a difficult environment for Missouri.

Barstool Hogs said, "Great addition to the tournament resume. Gotta keep this going!"

Alandise Harris, a former Arkansas basketball player, expressed his happiness with the game's outcome.

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