Things just keep getting worse for LSU basketball.
The Tigers fell to 12-8 (1-7 SEC) in coach Matt McMahon’s first season with Tuesday night’s 60-40 loss at Arkansas — which they defeated in the league opener, their only win in SEC play to this point.
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LSU fell into an early hole and looked like it was headed for a nasty blowout as it trailed 38-14 at the half. Things picked up a bit in the second and the Tigers made things interesting for a while, outscoring the Razorbacks in the No. 2 half and cutting the lead to 11 at multiple points.
But LSU never got within single digits in the second half as Arkansas cruised to a home victory in its revenge game. Next up for the Tigers is a matchup against Texas Tech in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge as they return to the PMAC on Saturday.
Here were the pictures from Tuesday night’s loss.
LSU vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Adam Miller #44 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a…
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Adam Miller #44 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on January 24, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
LSU vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Adam Miller #44 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a…
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Adam Miller #44 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on January 24, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
LSU vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Cam Hayes #1 of the LSU Tigers drives to the basket…
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Cam Hayes #1 of the LSU Tigers drives to the basket against Jalen Graham #11 of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half of the game at Bud Walton Arena on January 24, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
LSU vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Davonte Davis #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks celebrates after hitting a…
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Davonte Davis #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks celebrates after hitting a three-point field goal in the first half of a game against the LSU Tigers at Bud Walton Arena on January 24, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
LSU vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Head Coach Eric Musselman of the Arkansas Razorbacks gets the crowd…
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman gets the crowd to cheer during the first half of a game against the LSU Tigers at Bud Walton Arena on January 24, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) defends against the LSU Tigers…
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) defends against LSU Tigers guard Justice Williams (11) in the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) brings the ball up…
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) brings the ball back up against the LSU Tigers in the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; The Arkansas Razorbacks student section reacts to a game against…
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; The Arkansas Razorbacks student section reacts to a play against the LSU Tigers in the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) fouls LSU Tigers guard…
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) fouls LSU Tigers guard Justice Williams (11) in the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon in the first half…
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon in the first half…
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Davonte Davis (4) dribbles during the first…
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Davonte Davis (4) dribbles in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman looks on during…
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman looks on during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jalen Graham (11) dribbles past LSU Tigers…
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jalen Graham (11) dribbles past LSU Tigers forward Tyrell Ward (15) in the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Ricky Council IV (1) dribbles as LSU…
January 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Ricky Council IV (1) dribbles as LSU Tigers guard Adam Miller (44) defends in the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
