Arkansas and LSU Seek First SEC Win in Baton Rouge Showdown

Both teams enter the matchup with identical 11-5 records and 0-3 SEC starts, aiming to reverse early conference struggles.

Arkansas and LSU are each winless in SEC play this season, both holding 0-3 conference records heading into Tuesday night's game.
The Razorbacks have faced three ranked SEC opponents so far, including Tennessee, Ole Miss, and Florida, while LSU has struggled against unranked teams like Missouri and Vanderbilt.
Turnovers have been a critical issue for LSU, with coach Matt McMahon emphasizing the need to reduce costly mistakes that lead to opponent scoring runs.
Arkansas coach John Calipari has called for improved shooting efficiency, particularly from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line, after recent offensive struggles.
Key players to watch include Arkansas guard Boogie Fland, who leads his team in assists, and LSU’s Cam Carter, who is averaging 17.1 points per game this season.