Things just keep getting worse for LSU basketball.
The Tigers fell to 12-8 (1-7 SEC) in coach Matt McMahon’s first season with Tuesday night’s 60-40 loss at Arkansas — who they defeated in the league opener, their only win in SEC play to this point.
LSU fell into an early hole and looked like it was headed for an ugly blowout as it trailed 38-14 at half. Things improved a bit in the second and the Tigers made things interesting for a stretch, outscoring the Razorbacks in half No. 2 and cutting the lead to 11 at several points.
But LSU never got within single digits in the second half as Arkansas cruised to a home win in its revenge game. Next up for the Tigers is a matchup against Texas Tech in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge as they return to the PMAC on Saturday.
Here were the photos from Tuesday night’s loss.
LSU v Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Adam Miller #44 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a…
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Adam Miller #44 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on January 24, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
LSU v Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Adam Miller #44 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a…
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Adam Miller #44 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on January 24, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
LSU v Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Cam Hayes #1 of the LSU Tigers drives to the basket…
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Cam Hayes #1 of the LSU Tigers drives to the basket against Jalen Graham #11 of the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half of the game at Bud Walton Arena on January 24, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
LSU v Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Davonte Davis #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks celebrates after hitting a…
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Davonte Davis #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks celebrates after hitting a three point basket in the first half of a game against the LSU Tigers at Bud Walton Arena on January 24, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
LSU v Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Head Coach Eric Musselman of the Arkansas Razorbacks gets the crowd…
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – JANUARY 24: Head Coach Eric Musselman of the Arkansas Razorbacks gets the crowd cheering during the first half of a game against the LSU Tigers at Bud Walton Arena on January 24, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) defends against LSU Tigers…
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) defends against LSU Tigers guard Justice Williams (11) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) brings the ball up…
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) brings the ball up again to the LSU Tigers during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks student section reacts to a play against the…
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; The Arkansas Razorbacks student section reacts to a play against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) fouls LSU Tigers guard…
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Anthony Black (0) fouls LSU Tigers guard Justice Williams (11) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon during the first half…
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon during the first half…
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Davonte Davis (4) dribbles during the first…
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Davonte Davis (4) dribbles during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman looks on during the…
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman looks on during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jalen Graham (11) dribbles past LSU Tigers…
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jalen Graham (11) dribbles past LSU Tigers forward Tyrell Ward (15) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Arkansas
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Ricky Council IV (1) dribbles as LSU…
Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Ricky Council IV (1) dribbles as LSU Tigers guard Adam Miller (44) defends during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports