After a relatively convincing win, 76-60, against Lipscomb, thanks primarily to quality defensive play, the No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks came into tonight's road game against No. 8 Baylor poised to pull off a road upset. Unfortunately, Arkansas could not overcome Baylor's zone defense, which the Hogs did not expect the Bears to employ throughout the game. The team seemed unsettled by it until the game's final minutes, ultimately proving too late. Making matters worse for themselves, the Razorbacks struggled mightily with shooting behind the perimeter.
According to ESPN, Arkansas converted only five of its 20 attempts from behind the three-point line, making a measly 25% of its three-point shots. As the underdog, a better performance against Baylor's zone and more efficient shooting behind the three-point line was needed. The Hogs lost to Baylor 72-67. Even though the Razorbacks lost in a close and competitive game on the road to the Bears, many people expressed positive reactions through social media.
Social Media Reaction: Arkansas basketball vs Baylor
Hogtrough, a passionate Arkansas fan who unabashedly and frequently shares his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) about the Hogs, loves the team's "fight" and believes that the Razorbacks will improve after this game.
Team has a lot of fight but is still learning how to work together. It can only get better from here
β Hogtrough (@Hogtrough) November 10, 2024
Driven Dave was impressed with the Arkansas Razorbacks' defense and wished they had shot the ball better.
Hawgs are explosive. Fun watchππͺ
β Driven Dave α¨ (@Driven_Dave) November 10, 2024
Wish they couida closed that difference earlier. Showed discipline with promising potential.. Especially on D. If they can get those missed shots to fall, they're in this one. Maybe ahead at the end?
Glad π this appeared to only be a cramp https://t.co/sA949k9P2Q
Games like this at the beginning of the year are fun, plus it tells you a lot about your strengths/weaknesses
β Will Whitson (@willwhitson2) November 10, 2024
Definitely some flaws for the Hogs, but think you can walk away from tonight with some good takeaways- pretty happy with the battle back in the second half
Curtis Wilkerson, Managing Editor at Inside Arkansas, argues that the Razorbacks have much to address. However, he feels that the future is bright for the Hogs this season.
Arkansas has A LOT to work on. Loses 72-67 to No. 8 Baylor.
β Curtis Wilkerson (@CurtWilkerson_) November 10, 2024
I see that as a good outlook for what's to come. Many will be pissed.
Fun game in Dallas.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the Arkansas Razorbacks have an opportunity to bounce back against the Troy Trojans at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.