FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Interstat) — Arkansas used a balanced offensive effort to defeat Missouri 94-86 in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Bud Walton Arena.

The Razorbacks improved to 20-7 overall by scoring 47 points in each half. The Tigers dropped to 18-9 despite a 45-point second half, finishing with 86 total. A crowd of 19,200 watched the home team maintain a steady lead throughout.

Arkansas entered as a heavy favorite and covered the pregame spread. The teams combined for 180 total points, surpassing the over/under line. The Razorbacks will host Texas A&M next, while Missouri returns home to face Tennessee.