Mississippi State began the game on a 16-3 run, but Arkansas quickly countered with a 25-6 run of their own. This allowed the Razorbacks to take a 28-22 lead into halftime. Despite the early defensive struggles, the Razorback defense halted the Bulldog offense for most of the game, forcing 26 turnovers and causing the Bulldogs to shoot 31% from the field.
Four Razorback starters scored in double figures, with forward Connor Vanover and guard Moses Moody leading the way. Both players scored 13 points, while Vanover added eight rebounds and three blocks. Forward Justin Smith notched a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.