Razorbacks Edge Rebels in Overtime Thriller at SEC Tournament
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Meleek Thomas scored 29 points as Arkansas outlasted Mississippi 93-90 in overtime in a Southeastern Conference tournament game Saturday at Bridgestone Arena.
The Razorbacks, who led 37-36 at halftime, sealed the win at the free-throw line, making 23 of 31 attempts. Mississippi’s AJ Storr led all scorers with 24 points. The Rebels forced overtime by erasing a late deficit in regulation, but Arkansas scored 14 points in the extra period to prevail.
Arkansas improved to 25-8. Mississippi finished its season 15-20.