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Hogs’ Sam Pittman after another stunning home loss
Still believes he’s the one for the opportunity to rebuild Arkansas football after dropping second straight SEC home game.
Razorbacks’ Joshua Braun, Hudson Clark after dropping final game
Missouri kicks Hogs all over Razorback Stadium, 48-14, and offensive lineman Joshua Braun, cornerback Hudson Clark on loss.
LIVE BLOG: Hogs have terrible loss, falling to Missouri, 48-14
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — This was about as ugly as any Arkansas game seen during any era you want to name. They finished it 4-8 and didn’t put up much of a fight in the last game, losing to Missouri, 48-14, in a game that was essentially over by the midway point in the second quarter.
Starting quarterback KJ Jefferson was knocked out of the game in the first period and things went downhill with Missouri scoring 34 unanswered points. It was 20-0 at halftime and nobody in the small crowd figured the Razorbacks had a chance — or any interest — in doing anything about it.
There will be small gathering today at Razorback Stadium for the last game of the year with Missouri that didn’t really come close to striping it out. a lot of yellow in the crowd today.
Arkansas comes into the game with a 4-7 record (1-6 SEC) while Missouri is playing for a shot at New Year’s Six game with a 9-2 record (5-2). The Razorbacks will be in solid red while the Tigers will have black helmets, yellow tops and black points, strongly resembling a bumblebee.
No clouds are in the sky, but it is hovering around 50 degrees and will be dropping fast into the 40’s. Wind will not be a factor unles something blows through the mountains in a hurry.
1Q 9:12: Tigers strike first on second possession as the Hogs have an apparent lack of interest in tackling running back Cody Schrader. He has 47 yards on five carries with a 2-yard run to cap off a 54-yard drive. The Hogs have -5 in offense after opening drive and KJ Jefferson is 2-of-2 passing for 2 yards. Tiger 7, Hogs 0
1Q 4:45: After a 22-yard run, Jefferson fumbled and Missouri recored. The quarterback was taken to the injury tent and will miss at least the next drive to Jacolby Criswell. The Tigers drive 41 yards in 10 plays before getting a 24-yard field goal from Harrison Mevis to stretch the lead. Tiger 10, Hogs 0
2Q 5:35: The Razorbacks piling up mistakes, giving Tigers second chances and they don’t waste it. Quarterback Brady Cook ran through a gaping hole from three yards out and now the pit for the Razorbacks may be too deep. Tiger 17, Hogs 0
2Q :49: Hogs’ defense starting to show a little life, keeping Missouri out of end zone, but Schrader has 192 yards rushing on 22 carries in first half. Mevis kicks a 22-yard field goal and it’s not even close at halftime. Tiger 20, Hogs 0
3Q 11:43: Tigers go 38 yards in five plays to Brett Norfleet and it’s close to a runaway. Tigers 27, Hogs 0
3Q 11:32: It’s officially headed to a blowout game and Missouri is now going to make a statement for a New Year’s Six bowl game. Tigers 34, Hogs 0
3Q 7:16: How bad can this get and how much of an embarrassment can Razorback fans endure? After getting a first down, Jacolby Criswell is hit by Chuck Hicks and fumbles, Miz Jernigan picks it up and rumbles into the end zone and it continues to get worse. Tigers 41, Hogs 0
4Q 11:35: The Razorbacks avoid a shutout, which is about the most positive thing that can be said. Let’s hope Pittman doesn’t use it as proof this time didn’t let go of the rope. At this point they aren’t even playing for pride, but maybe to get some good film for whatever they do next year. Criswell throws an 8-yard pass to Andrew Armstrong in the corner of the end zone for a score, causing a ripple in the flood. Tigers 41, Hogs 7
4Q 5:48: Razorbacks backups against Missouri’s reserves might have been more interesting. Hogs drive 70 yards in eight plays and Isaiah Augustave gets the final 6 yards. Tigers 41, Hogs 14
4Q 2:37: Missouri nearly brought an onsides kick way back, but it did set up a 26-yard drive in six plays with Nate Peat punching it in from the 1. Tigers 48, Hogs 14
Razorbacks not playing for Battle 4 Atlantis title after loss
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — David Jones scored 36 points, including crucial back-to-back 3-pointers to close the first half, to lead Memphis to an 84-79 victory Thursday night in the semifinal of the 2023 Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis.
Arkansas will face No. 14 North Carolina in the consolation game – the first game of the day on Friday (Nov. 24). Tipoff is set for Noon and the game will be televised on ESPN2.
In the game, Razorback senior Davonte Davis crossed the 1,000-point plateau with a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in the game. He finished with 15 points, making three 3’s, and now has 1,001 points to become the 46th Razorback to reach the milestone in an Arkansas uniform.
Overall, the stats the similar with the following exceptions. Arkansas committed 18 turnovers with just seven assists as the Tigers out-scored the Razorbacks 27-10 on points off turnovers. Also, Arkansas was whistled for three technical fouls, leading to five Tiger free throws in the five-point loss.
Memphis led by five at halftime thanks to Jones’ two 3-pointers and both teams scored 42 points in the second half.
Jones was 10-of-14 from the field (4-of-8 from 3-point) and made 12-of-14 from the line while adding five steals. He led the Tigers with 17 first-half points, making all six of his shots from the field including three 3-pointers.
Khalif Battle led Arkansas with 21 points, going 8-of-11 at the line and 3-of-4 from 3-point range. For the second consecutive game, Trevon Brazile recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds (seven offensive). Tramon Mark added 12 points.
NOTES
• Arkansas starters were Layden Blocker, Davonte Davis, Tramon Mark, Trevon Brazile and Makhi Mitchell.
• Arkansas controlled the tip to start the game.
• Memphis’ Jordan Brown scored the game’s first points at 19:01. Makhi Mitchell scored the first points for Arkansas at 17:44
• Khalif Battle and El Ellis were the first Razorback subs.
• Memphis evened the all-time series at 11-11.
• Khalif Battle has led his team in scoring 29 times in his career and scored at least 20 points 24 times.
• Battle and Trevon Brazile are the only Razorbacks to make a 3-pointer in all six games this season.
Information from Arkansas Communications is included in this story.
Double overtime winner sets up Hogs-Memphis in Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas — Travon Mark scored 25 points, including the last six for Arkansas in the second overtime, and the No. 20 Razorbacks outlasted Stanford 77-74 on Wednesday night in the Battle 4 Atlantis.
With the win, Arkansas (4-1) advances to play Memphis in a semifinal Thursday while Stanford (3-2) will take on Michigan. Razorbacks’ fans will likely set the game at 4:30 p.m. on ESPN at 4 p.m. You can also hear the game here or on ESPN Arkansas radio stations.
After Mark’s driving layup with 19 seconds left in the second OT, Stanford’s Spencer Jones and Benny Gealer missed 3-point attempts.
Mark was particularly clutch at the line, hitting 12 of 15 free throws, including 10 of 13 through the second half and overtime. Trevon Brazile added 14 points and a career-high 17 rebounds and Davonte Davis had 10 points. Chandler Lawson had 13 rebounds to go with nine points and five blocks.
Jones, who missed the Cardinal’s previous game with a wrist injury, was 10-of-20 shooting with five 3-pointers and scored 27 points with eight rebounds. Jared Bynum added 13 points and eight assists. Maxime Raynaud had 10 boards to go with eight points.
Gealer banked in a hurried 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie at 66-all in the first overtime when the Razorbacks didn’t have a basket but made 7 of 8 free throws.
Stanford led 59-55 and Bynum was at the line with 13.8 seconds left in regulation. He missed the free throw and Davis raced down the floor and was fouled with 6.8 remaining. He made both free throws to tie it and Bynum’s open 3-pointer went off the back of the rim. Mark scored 10 straight points for the Razorbacks until Davis’ final two that forced overtime.
Arkansas shot only 30% but was 26 of 33 at the line to Stanford’s 13 of 24 and pulled down 21 offensive rebounds for a 21-7 advantage on points in the paint. Stanford shot 40%.
Sterling takes us to ATM on Wednesday’s Ruscin & Zach podcast
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Halftime Pod Presented By Eastside Liquor- November 22nd, 2023
Battle for Atlantis tonight vs Stanford, Arkansas vs Missouri on Friday, Happy Thanksgiving
Guests: Grant Hall & Clay Henry
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