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Revenge is sweet- Arkansas handles LSU at Bud Walton, fans react

Fans and media appreciated how Arkansas performed against LSU in Bud Walton Arena.

ByDr. Antonio Daniels|
Feb 12, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers guard Dji Bailey (4) tries to shoot past Arkansas Razorbacks forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
Feb 12, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers guard Dji Bailey (4) tries to shoot past Arkansas Razorbacks forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Coming off a close loss to the then No. 3 and now No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide 21-3 (10-1 SEC), the Arkansas Razorbacks 15-9 (4-7 SEC), arguably the most improved team in the nation — certainly not a team SEC coaches are looking forward to playing right now — returned to Bud Walton Arena to face the LSU Tigers 12-12 (1-10 SEC). Although LSU has an awful record with only one SEC victory, that victory was against the Razorbacks in Baton Rouge. Therefore, the Hogs were looking for revenge.

In the first half, Arkansas did not play the sound defense the team should have against a team of LSU's caliber, especially in Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks' lack of defensive focus led them to a one-point deficit going into halftime, 35-34. However, in the second half, Arkansas was more focused defensively, holding the Tigers to only 23 points. According to ESPN, Arkansas held LSU to 39.1% shooting from the field, which will not allow an SEC team to win many games with such a poor shooting performance.

Arkansas defeated LSU in Bud Walton Arena 70-58. After such a strong performance and win, fans expressed how pleased they were with the Arkansas Razorbacks for beating the LSU Tigers.

Social Media Reactions: Arkansas baskeball vs. LSU

Jon Rothstein, a CBS Sports journalist, gave John Calipari proper credit for having the Razorbacks ready to play the LSU Tigers.

Arkansas Razorbacks on Sports Report expressed excitement with the final score.

The Arkansas Razorbacks' X/Twitter account showcased Billy Richmond after the win.

Pinto, an Arkansas fan with a large social media following, acknowledged how well Zvonimir Ivisic is playing.

Alandise Harris, a former Arkansas basketball player, predicted that the Razorbacks would have an excellent second half.

Austin Farmer, Site Expert at FanSided's Razorbackers, noted that the Hogs had a "bounce back" game.

Jackson Collier, an Arkansas basketball beat writer, contended that this win against the LSU Tigers helps the Razorbacks stay on a robust path to making the NCAA Tournament.

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