Arkansas Hosts LSU in Crucial SEC Clash Wednesday Night

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Razorbacks will look to split the season series against the LSU Tigers on Wednesday, February 12, at 8 p.m. CT at Bud Walton Arena. The matchup comes as both teams trail in the Southeastern Conference standings, with Arkansas holding a record of 14-9 (3-7 SEC) and LSU at 12-6 (1-9 SEC).

Arkansas is eager to recover from a challenging slate and build momentum before facing higher-ranked opponents such as No. 8 Texas A&M and No. 1 Auburn in the coming weeks. The Razorbacks previously fell to LSU 89-87 in their last meeting on January 14.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN2, with John Schriffen and Richard Hendrix on commentary. Fans can also catch the action via the Razorback Sports Network radio crew, featuring Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman.

“It’s an important game for both teams,” said Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. “We need to capitalize not only on our home court but also learn from our previous matchup against LSU to put ourselves in a better position in the SEC standings.”

Currently, Arkansas is gearing up for a demanding schedule. Following the Tigers, the Razorbacks will host Missouri on February 22 and Texas on February 26. Securing a win against LSU is vital to their hopes of making a significant push within the conference.

LSU enters the matchup struggling with a 1-8 record in conference play. Head coach Matt McMahon expressed that the team needs to improve its performance moving forward. “We’ve faced adversity recently, but it’s crucial that we unify and focus on executing plays better as we head into crucial games,” McMahon said.

As of now, Arkansas leads the series history against LSU with 76 wins compared to LSU’s 62. The teams have met a total of 138 times since their first game in 1906. Historically, Arkansas has proven resilient at home, with Bud Walton Arena traditionally serving as an intimidating venue for visiting teams.

Fans and analysts are closely watching how both teams respond, especially given LSU’s recent recruitment efforts and Arkansas’s strong home crowd support. This SEC matchup is one of the several compelling storylines throughout the league, increasingly underlining the competitive nature of college basketball this season.