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Arkansas fires back at Seth Davis after upset of No. 1 Auburn, predicts Monday ranking
By Keith Farner
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Seth Davis declared earlier this week that in order for Arkansas to be ranked, it must bring him “Auburn’s broomstick.”
Consider it done.
Davis, the CBS Sports reporter, should follow through on that plan after the Razorbacks upset No. 1 Auburn 80-76 before a record crowd of 20,327 at Bud Walton Arena during a white out atmosphere. The Tigers climbed back from a double-digit first-half deficit to take a lead in the second half, but couldn’t finish off the comeback in regulation.
Arkansas outscored Auburn 14-10 in overtime as JD Notae led 4 players in double figures with 28 points for the game.
You asked for a broom, Seth? https://t.co/67iEpNyMWi pic.twitter.com/wFxcrY3U4G
— 6pm ESPN2 🐗 (@RazorbackMBB) February 9, 2022
Arkansas built a 12-point lead midway through the first half, but Auburn climbed to within 3 points at halftime, But the Razorbacks prevailed and extended their winning streak to 9 games as fans stormed the court at the buzzer.
Notae was 7-for-20 shooting, and particularly efficient at the free throw line, where he was 11-for-14. Auburn struggled to get to the line and missed several shots, as Arkansas had a distinct edge in that area. The Tigers were 8-17 on free throws. Arkansas shot 26-32 from the line.
Davis responded in real time.
What a scene in Bud Walton Arena.
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) February 9, 2022
Arkansas. Sharpie.
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) February 9, 2022
UPSET ALERT 🚨 Down goes No. 1 Auburn! Bud Walton Arena is a tough place to play. #Kentucky visits #Arkansas February 26th. 2pm tip-off on CBS. #BBN | #WarEagle | #CollegeBasketball
— Josh Berrian (@_joshonair) February 9, 2022
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
