Razorbacks to Face Missouri at Bud Walton on Saturday

Arkansas and Missouri set to meet in SEC matchup of top shooting teams

Feb. 21, 2026 at 6:21pm

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The 20th-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks will host the Missouri Tigers in a Saturday afternoon SEC basketball matchup at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. Both teams are coming off close wins, with Arkansas falling in double overtime to Alabama and Missouri holding on against Vanderbilt. The game will feature two of the top shooting teams in the country, with Arkansas leading the SEC and ranking 15th nationally in field goal percentage and Missouri ranking 27th.

Why it matters

This SEC clash between two highly efficient offensive teams will be an important conference game for both squads as they look to position themselves for the postseason. The defensive matchup between the teams, who both rank in the top 15 nationally in blocked shots, will also be a key factor in determining the outcome.

The details

Arkansas is coming off a tough 117-115 double overtime loss at Alabama on Wednesday, while Missouri held on to beat #19 Vanderbilt, 81-80, on Wednesday. Both teams shoot the ball extremely well, with Arkansas leading the SEC and ranking 15th in the NCAA in field goal percentage at 50.4% and Missouri ranking 27th in the NCAA at 49.0%. However, the teams' strong defensive numbers, with Missouri ranking 9th in the NCAA in blocked shots (5.6 avg.) and Arkansas ranking 14th nationally (5.3 avg.), will be tested in this matchup.

  • The game is set for a 3 PM tipoff on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • After the Missouri game, Arkansas will host Texas A&M on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 at 8 PM.

The players

Arkansas Razorbacks

The 20th-ranked college basketball team representing the University of Arkansas.

Missouri Tigers

The college basketball team representing the University of Missouri.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step forward in the SEC standings and improve their chances of making the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the most efficient offensive teams in the country, who also excel defensively, should provide an exciting and high-level basketball game for fans to enjoy.