ArkansasRazorbacks.com: Visitors battle back to beat Razorbacks, 72-69
Marcus Thornton scored 28 points and made a key defensive play in the final minute to help LSU rally past Arkansas, 72-69, Wednesday night.
Also:
- ArkansasRazorbacks.com: Game Stats (PDF), Post-game Quotes, Razorbacks edged by LSU (Video)
- ESPN.com: Thornton makes big stop as LSU nips Arkansas
- Chris Bahn: Arkansas Can’t Hang On Against No. 23 LSU
Razorback Central
- Ryan Malashock: Beat On The Boards
- Alex Abrams: Fortson Impresses Coaches In First Game Back
- Harry King: UA loses, again in second half
WholeHogSports.com
- Bob Holt: Another SEC setback
- Chris Cocoles: Board mastery key in LSU’s comeback, In the lane
- Wally Hall: LSU’s talent, experience are too much for UA
- Nate Allen: Late-game letdown
- Brandon Marcello: LSU frontcourt dominates boards, secures win
Updated 2/19/09 7:30 a.m.
Got nothin.
I'm always disappointed when we lose a game, but I do feel better about the position we were in late in the game.
We had a very good chance to win this one, and let it slip right through our fingers.
Our kids played with a lot of energy last night, but as usual, exsperience and overall athletic ability prevailed.
LSU has proven to be the best team in the conference this season, with it's veteran players, hot 3-pt. shooters, and strong inside presence from Chris Johnson.
Just emagine what those guys are thinking about the Hogs right now, with how young we are, and how many Freshmen we rely on.
Does anyone remember how good a team LSU was last year?
I just read Razorback Expats excellent post "Sustained Mediocrity". So, there you have it!
That was good. Simple stats, simple truth.
There is no excuse, just the facts. It starts with Frank and Eddie and then Frank and Nolan and then Frank and White but it ends with Arkansas 1-10, fielding a sunbelt team in Walton Arena.
John is going to get at least 10 scholarships in two years. I'm not saying we should have held onto Stan but, its time to put up or shut up. Five years is way too long considering the circumstances.