Coach John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks faced a tough 85-81 loss to the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide, ending their two-game winning streak. Despite poor shooting, the Razorbacks stayed in the game and were within reach in the first half. However, Alabama’s quick start in the second half stretched their lead to 10 points.
Foul trouble and offensive struggles plagued Arkansas, with big man Zvonimir Ivisic providing some early scoring for the team. The Razorbacks fought back and narrowed Alabama’s lead to five points late in the game, but ultimately couldn’t overcome the deficit.
Despite the loss, Arkansas put up a strong late effort and had a chance to tie the game at the end. Fans exited early during long lulls in the game, but the Razorbacks continued to fight until the final buzzer. Thiero’s foul trouble and the team’s offensive struggles were key factors in their defeat.
The loss puts the Razorbacks at 14-9 overall and 3-7 in SEC play. Coach Calipari and the team will look to regroup and bounce back in their next game. Check out game highlights and social media reactions to Arkansas’ conference loss for more details on the game.
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