-This was not a game that was fun to watch for either side, especially Alabama. Doug Shows was the head official tonight and I think everyone knew what that was going to mean: A LOT of fouls. There were 47 total fouls called and Arkansas outshot Alabama 43-8 in free throws. That is unheard of. That was a big part to why Alabama couldn't ever get going offensively and just ruined the rhythm of the game. It seemed like every possession there was a foul. Now back to breaking down the actual game. Arkansas packed the paint and made Alabama earn it from outside or they were having a block party inside. They totaled 10 blocks in the game and Musselman played big majority of the game. That is the one concern for Alabama is if teams start packing the paint and forcing long shots, will Alabama be able to make enough threes to win. Alabama shot 38% from the fields and 33% from 3.Recently the three ball hasn't been kind. Arkansas did a good job defending Alabama tonight, but the officiating didn't help much either. Being -24 in free throws made is a huge disparity that can rarely be made up.
-It was good to see Jordan Bruner still have his outside shot. There's not much positive outside of seeing him play well. John Petty was ejected during the game and Arkansas had a player ejected as well. I wouldn't be surprised to see Petty sit out next game for that, but regardless he needs to show a better example as a senior no matter how bad the officiating was.
-Alabama travels to Miss St on Saturday with another chance to clinch a share of the SEC Championship. A win and Arkansas loss would give Alabama the outright title and #1 seed in the SEC Tournament.
-It was good to see Jordan Bruner still have his outside shot. There's not much positive outside of seeing him play well. John Petty was ejected during the game and Arkansas had a player ejected as well. I wouldn't be surprised to see Petty sit out next game for that, but regardless he needs to show a better example as a senior no matter how bad the officiating was.
-Alabama travels to Miss St on Saturday with another chance to clinch a share of the SEC Championship. A win and Arkansas loss would give Alabama the outright title and #1 seed in the SEC Tournament.