The unranked Arkansas Razorbacks beat the No. 1 Auburn Tigers 80-76 in overtime on Tuesday night at Bud Walton Arena. JD Notae led the way for Arkansas in scoring with a game-high 28 points.
It’s only Auburn’s second loss on the season (22-2), and it’s the Tigers’ first SEC loss of the season (10-1). Arkansas improves to 19-5 on the season and 8-3 in SEC play.
The scene at Bud Walton Arena was chaotic as the final buzzer sounded, with students rushing the floor and the lights going out.
Gonzaga (who’s far and away No. 1 on Ken Pomeroy’s rankings) will move to No. 1 in the polls if they can avoid home losses to Pacific and No. 22 St. Mary’s this week.
Here’s a look at some of the reaction to Arkansas’ victory:
This game ending dunk is awesome. What an atmosphere https://t.co/LOYizQZDrg
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) February 9, 2022
https://twitter.com/bworkmanwx/status/1491240874076160004
https://twitter.com/talesofderp/status/1491241417490190336
Heck of a win for the Razorbacks. And further proof that there really isn’t a true No. 1 team in the country.
Might even have to put Arkansas back in the Top 25 after this one. … https://t.co/FqCqpWEV8p
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) February 9, 2022
https://twitter.com/_JHokanson/status/1491235729741172746