Battle, Seniors Carry Razorbacks in Home Finale Over Tigers

Despite forcing five LSU turnovers in just over 5 minutes to start the game, the Razorbacks were unable to create separation as LSU used second-chance points inside to stay close. Ellis hit the game's first three to put Arkansas up 20-13 midway through the first half. 

Arkansas used the free throw line and efficient shooting to open up a lead against the Tigers. Battle continued to get to the free throw line at will. It was the fifth straight game that the Temple transfer had at least 10 free-throw attempts. Over the five games, Battle is 58-for-63 (92.1%).  

Although the Hogs were outshooting the Tigers 61% to 42% from the floor at halftime, LSU used eight offensive rebounds to garner 13 second-chance points to stay within striking distance, 42-35 after 20 minutes.  

One of the other honorees for senior day, Chandler Lawson, had not scored seven points in a game since scoring nine against Abilene Christian Dec. 21. He provided the Razorbacks with a quick burst with all seven of his points 

LSU entered the bonus with over 11 minutes left in the game and cut the lead down to four, a quick 7-0 run highlighted by a Battle transition corner three stretched the lead back to 11, 67-56, but LSU responded with a 6-0 run to cut the lead right back to 67-62 before a 13-5 spurt finished the game and ended the 2024 home slate on a high note 

The regular season concludes on the road against Alabama 11 a.m. Saturday. The game will be on ESPN and fuboTV.