Turnovers typically aren’t a major issue for Auburn, coming into the night third in the country in fewest turnovers per game. While the 12 turnovers are only three more than Auburn’s per game average, it was a sign of an offense that rarely looked in sync for most of the game.

Arkansas is coming off a 69-61 loss to Texas A&M this weekend, which led to a plea from John Calipari. The Hogs' head coach wants his team to play with more desperation down the stretch,

The Razorbacks battled back from a 54-45 deficit with 6:29 left, outscoring Auburn 13-3 to take their first lead, 58-57, since early in the first half on a driving layup by Nelly Davis with 3:06 left, silencing the home crowd.