The Arkansas Razorbacks (8-7) try to bring a five-game road losing streak to a close when they meet the Missouri Tigers (8-7) at Mizzou Arena. Action begins at 9:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Jan. 12 and can be seen on SEC and ES3.
The Tigers enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Auburn 76-61 on Saturday. Kevin Puryear played a pivotal role, recording his first double-double of the season with 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Razorbacks, meanwhile, are coming off an 82-68 win against Mississippi State on Saturday. Dusty Hannahs was the game’s top scorer, accounting for 26 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
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Ranked 56th, the Arkansas Razorbacks have an offensive rating of 112.5. The Missouri Tigers rank 140th with a defensive rating of just 99.9.
The Missouri Tigers average a field goal percentage of 43.2% this season. The Arkansas Razorbacks have a subpar record of 3-6 when opponents have a FG% of 43.2% or greater.
The Missouri Tigers and the Arkansas Razorbacks both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. Missouri is 252nd and 213th in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Arkansas ranks 101st and 77th in these categories.
Ranked 13th in the nation, Arkansas has an average of 18.3 assists per game. Missouri ranks lower at 273rd with 12.1.
Arkansas, the 21st-ranked team in blocked shots, registers an average of 5.6 per game. Missouri ranks lower at 210th with 3.1.
Arkansas has forced an average turnover percentage of 20.8% this season. Missouri is an even 2-2 when its TO% is 20.8% or higher.
