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Recap - Arkansas Defeats Missouri 74-68

Missouri was scorched by Ricky Council IV for 25 points as Arkansas defeated them 74-68 in NCAA action on Wednesday.

Arkansas won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -8.0-point spread.

Joseph Pinion had 13 points for Arkansas and Davonte Davis chipped in with 10 points. Davonte Davis had 5 assists for them, while Kamani Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Missouri got a 13-point performance from Sean East II, who was supported by 12 points from Nick Honor. Nick Honor had 4 assists in a losing cause for Missouri, while Sean East II grabbed 4 rebounds.

Arkansas trailed at halftime, 34-28.

Arkansas won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-22.

Arkansas heads into a battle against Auburn. Missouri, meanwhile, will have their next action against Vanderbilt.