Anthony Black Scores 20, Helps Arkansas Avoid Upset

Razorbacks Hold Off Mississippi State 70-64

Black's Performance Leads Arkansas to Victory

Anthony Black scored 20 points to lead the Arkansas Razorbacks to a 70-64 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Tuesday night.

The Razorbacks were clinging to a 59-58 lead with just over two minutes remaining when Black hit a jumper to give Arkansas a three-point lead.

Black then made a steal and assisted on a layup by Davonte Davis to put the Razorbacks up 63-58 with 1:04 remaining.

Mississippi State cut the lead to three points with a layup by Tolu Smith with 31 seconds remaining, but Black made a free throw to give Arkansas a four-point lead.

The Bulldogs had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer with 10 seconds remaining, but Garrison Brooks' shot was off the mark.

Black's performance was a key factor in the Razorbacks' victory.

The sophomore guard was 8-of-15 from the field and 4-of-7 from three-point range.

He also had six rebounds and five assists.

The Razorbacks improved their record to 16-7 overall and 7-4 in the SEC with the victory.

Mississippi State fell to 14-8 overall and 4-6 in the SEC with the loss.