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Will Wade comments on NOA, how Tigers aren't letting any distractions seep into team tournament hopes.

I think Arkansas is towards the top end of the hardest-playing teams in our league." I think they're one of the hardest-playing teams in our league," Wade said. "I'm hoping to look forward to a win so that's what we're gearing up for." The last time these two teams squared off was a little more than a week ago in a game that felt like an NCAA tournament matchup with great back and forth and ultimately Arkansas pulling out a tight home win. This is a program that has embraced that "us against the world" mentality for a number of years and it was no different Thursday as the No. 5 seeded Tigers jumped on Missouri early and were able scrape out an opening SEC tournament win. When asked whether he'd seen the NOA, Wade restated he wasn't allowed to comment on the investigation.

The LSU Tigers were defeated, 79-67, by the Arkansas Razorbacks in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament Friday. Arkansas moved and will play Texas A&M in ...

Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. The Tigers also got contributions from Darius Days, who finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds and Brandon Murray, who contributed 13 points, four assists, and three rebounds. For Arkansas, the Razorbacks were led by Au'Diese Toney with 22 points and 10 rebounds.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: JD Notae #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks shoots the ball against the LSU Tigers during the quarterfinals of the 2022 SEC Men's ...

ESPN broadcaster Karl Ravech criticizes Arkansas basketball players' behavior at end of LSU game in the 2022 SEC Tournament quarterfinals.

Look, we turned — it is what it is. No. 4-seeded Arkansas improved to 25-7 overall. Karl Ravech and Jimmy Dykes broadcast the Arkansas vs. Wade said, "It is what it is. After some discussion of the handshake lines, Ravech then said, "That wasn't a great display by Arkansas right at the very end." LSU men's basketball game Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.

The Tigers will face the Razorbacks in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday. Here's everything you need to know about this one.

Points per game The most recent of the two came in Fayetteville just over a week ago. LSU’s run at the SEC Tournament in Tampa is off to a great start.

Arkansas' JD Notae (1) drives around LSU's Mwani Wilkinson during a game Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Fayetteville. TAMPA, Fla. — The University of Arkansas ...

“I thought he was physical and played well around the rim.” “Toney killed us at Arkansas,” Wade said. Have a comment on this story? “And what I’m looking for [today] is a win. When we missed that layup, that’s about as loud as I’ve heard an arena at Bud Walton. The Razorbacks went 3-0 against the Tigers in the 2000-01 season. They’ve got a very, very, very, very good team. It was an unbelievable atmosphere. “I would like to have made a layup at the end,” Wade said. Holt has been awarded Arkansas Sportswriter of the Year four times. “Obviously, Notae and Williams have made huge plays in both games,” Wade said. “I think Arkansas is towards the top end of the hardest-playing teams in our league, if not the hardest-playing team,” Wade said.

Will Wade's Tigers (22-10) were in Fayetteville, looking to avenge the loss they suffered at home to Eric Musselman and the Razorbacks (24-7) in January. They ...

LSU does not have one of those offenses, especially when it comes to attacking in the half-court. It finished second in defensive rebounds and third in total rebounds. By generating extra possessions and avoiding Arkansas's vaunted half-court defense, LSU would play to its own strengths without running into its opponents' strong suit and their own weaknesses. But LSU's performance that night wasn't a fluke. As its leading scorer by more than seven points, Notae is clearly Arkansas' lead bucket-getter and most explosive threat off the dribble. That's how good the redshirt senior has been.

A preview of the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Rutgers Scarlett Knights on March 11, 2022.

LSU averages 14.5 turnovers and forces almost 18 a game from their opponents. Meanwhile, Arkansas averages 12.5 turnovers and force 15 from its opponents. Arkansas will undoubtedly try to win this game at the free throw line as they attempt the third-most freebies in the country per game. The Tigers also allow opponents to shoot 38.4% from the floor and teams shoot under 28% from long distance against them. LSU vs. They’ve now got some momentum headed into the quarterfinal against Arkansas who did not play on Thursday.

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball picks for Arkansas vs. LSU in the SEC Tournament 2022 quarterfinals.

Arkansas? And which side of the spread hits well over 60 percent of the time? It also says one side of the spread hits well over 60 percent of the time. The Razorbacks are clearly elite on the defensive end of the floor. Arkansas ranks above the national average in defensive rebound rate, steal rate and block rate, and Eric Musselman's team is also very good on offense. The Tigers generate a turnover on 25.5 percent of defensive possessions, No. 3 in the country, and LSU blocks 14.9 percent of shot attempts, a top-10 national mark. Arkansas is below-average in free-throw prevention, and LSU could generate increased efficiency at the charity stripe.

College basketball odds, picks and predictions for Arkansas Razorbacks vs LSU Tigers. NCAA betting free picks ATS and Over/Under.

Toney was a big reason the Razorbacks beat LSU on the road last week, dropping 18 points in 39 minutes in a 77-76 Arkansas victory. LSU has already lost to the Razorbacks twice this season, and with how inconsistent they've been lately, I can't trust them in this spot. Both of these teams can lock down on defense but they also play at a fast tempo and have shown the ability to play higher-scoring games against quality opponents. LSU picks, you could win $26.45 on a $10 bet? LSU is fresh off a 76-68 win against Missouri in the second round of the conference tournament last night. They ended their regular season with a 78-74 loss on the road to Tennessee where they really missed wing Au'diese Toney when they came out flat in the first half. Given their recent play, I don't think they can hold the Razorbacks below that number. Defensive pressure has been key to the Tigers' success this season, but when they allow opponents to score 70 or more points, their offense is usually unable to keep up. We're leaning towards the Over. This line hit the board shortly after LSU dispatched Missouri on Thursday night. USA: College Basketball Parlay Bet & Get with Caesars! Live from Wednesday to Sunday, can be used once a day! Our best bet is our favorite pick across all markets.

LSU basketball opened its run in the Southeastern Conference basketball tournament Thursday with a 76-68 victory over Missouri, a game that the Tigers, ...

LSU has a month or so to open the envelop and respond to it. So LSU’s only comment about the new news is, in effect: No comment. It turns out LSU can’t comment. If not totally forgotten, this news admittedly had gone a little stale. At least it would be news if there was anything new about it. The real “news” for the Tigers, as is so often the case, is happening off the court.

TAMPA, Fla. — Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman said before a second regular-season matchup with LSU that it's hard to beat a team twice.

Arkansas will need to get back to its usual strong defensive rebounding in the tournament matchup. The Tigers are tied for first in steals per game with 11.2. Guard Eric Gaines accounts for 2.1 steals per game, third-best in the league. Part of what made the last matchup so close was LSU's dominance on the offensive glass. LSU   ranks fifth in NCAA in adjusted defensive efficiency according to KenPom's ratings. In the Tigers' last game against Arkansas, they forced 13 turnovers, including nine steals. TAMPA, Fla. — Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman said before a  second regular-season matchup with LSU that it's hard to beat a team twice.