MBB Preview: Arkansas at Missouri; Coach Calipari 1 Win Shy of 900 The #20/19 Arkansas Razorbacks will face the Missouri Tigers in their regular-season finale on Friday, March 7, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. The game, set for 11 a.m. Central Time, will be broadcast on ESPN. Arkansas, with a 22-8 record and 12-5 mark in SEC play, seeks to secure a strong finish to the season, while Missouri, at 20-10 overall and 10-7 in the SEC, aims to make a statement in their home arena. The Razorbacks and Tigers previously met on February 21 in Bud Walton Arena, where Arkansas claimed a 94-86 victory. Billy Richmond III led the way with 21 points, while Darius Acuff Jr. contributed 20. The game was a tightly contested battle, with Arkansas taking control in the final minutes. After trailing by five points with 6:28 remaining, Arkansas’ Meleek Thomas made a crucial defensive play, grabbing back-to-back rebounds and converting a jumper in the lane followed by a three-pointer from the right wing to extend the lead. Missouri’s Mark Mitchell and Trent Pierce combined for 48 points, but Arkansas’ late surge proved decisive. This matchup marks the 66th meeting between the programs, with Arkansas holding a 37-28 all-time advantage. The Razorbacks have won 10 of the last 13 games between the teams, including the February 21 contest. Since Missouri joined the SEC in 2012-13, Arkansas has dominated the rivalry, posting an 18-10 record. However, Missouri holds a slight edge in games played in Columbia, with a 18-13 overall record and an 8-5 mark in SEC matchups. For Coach Calipari, the game carries special significance. With a win, he will reach 900 career victories, joining an elite group of coaches in NCAA Division I history.#arkansas_razorbacks #missouri_tigers #mizzou_arena #billy_richmond_iii #darius_acuff_jr
