Destiny Slocum (26 points, 4 assists) missed nearly the entire third quarter with an injury on her left hand that has bothered her all year.
With an experienced team holding a lead in the fourth quarter, Arkansas knew how to hold onto it, Bulldogs coach Nikki McCray-Penson said.
The last Mississippi State game was Jan. 28 but Nikki McCray-Penson thinks they've gotten better in practices before facing Hogs on Thursday.
The Bulldogs haven't played since Jan. 28 and Mike Neighbors said Wednesday that usually means either rest or rust but no idea which one.
For the second time this season, A&M's Jordan Nixon sank shot late to kill the Hogs' chance at an upset in a 69-67 win in College...
Mike Neighbors would have preferred more time to get ready for Texas A&M and disappointed they lost at end for second time this year.
Hogs coach Mike Neighbors talked with the media Friday afternoon about hoping to make it back from Aggies' game by halftime of Super Bowl.
Hogs coach Mike Neighbors on guards Chelsea Dungee, Destiny Slocum and Amber Ramirez combining for 66 points in 85-80 win over Tigers.
No. 16 Arkansas (14-6, 4-5) held off Missouri (6-7, 2-6), beating the Tigers, 85-80, in Mizzou Arena on Thursday night.
Missouri coach Robin Pingeton saw some positives in comeback but said they need to be grittier, tougher down stretch in tight games.
With the Razorbacks going to Missouri on Thursday night, Mike Neighbors thinks they'll probably add some tweaks in spots, just like the Hogs have.