In a season-defining performance, the Arkansas Razorbacks (16-11, 5-9 SEC) toppled No. 15 Missouri 92-85 on Saturday, fueled by Croatian standout Zvonimir Ivisic’s career-high 20 points. Johnell Davis added 18 points as Arkansas secured its third win against a top-15 opponent this season, revitalizing its NCAA Tournament bubble hopes.
The Razorbacks trailed by three early in the second half before Ivisic and Davis delivered consecutive three-pointers, sparking a 14-4 run. Arkansas capitalized on Missouri’s 18 turnovers, converting them into 30 points while shooting 55% from the field. “We attacked their mistakes relentlessly,” said Arkansas coach Eric Musselman postgame.
Key contributors included:
- D.J. Wagner (17 points)
- Karter Knox (14 points)
- Adou Thiero (11 points)
Missouri (20-7, 9-5) saw balanced scoring with Mark Mitchell (17 points) and Marques Warrick (16 points), but their bench’s 41-12 dominance couldn’t offset critical offensive droughts. The Tigers shot just 28% from deep and committed six turnovers in the final eight minutes.
“This Quadrant 1 win changes everything for our postseason resume,” emphasized Arkansas’ athletic director during the postgame presser.
With Texas and South Carolina next for both teams, Arkansas aims to leverage this momentum while Missouri seeks to maintain its top-four SEC standing. The Razorbacks’ improved three-point shooting (5/8 in second half) suggests a potential late-season surge.
