Arkansas basketball edged by Baylor 72-67, social media reacts

The Arkansas Razorbacks' failure to hit behind the perimeter leads to a road loss against No. 8 Baylor.
Nov 9, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA;  Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari argues with an official during a break in play against the Baylor Bears during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari argues with an official during a break in play against the Baylor Bears during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images / Chris Jones-Imagn Images
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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.

Driven Dave was impressed with the Arkansas Razorbacks' defense and wished they had shot the ball better.

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.

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.

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