The report places Arkansas 43rd in the RPI entering the round, while last season’s final at-large selection reportedly came from the 50th position. That leaves the Razorbacks with a route into the NCAA Tournament, but little room for further setbacks.
For Missouri, the point reportedly ended a run of five defeats in six matches and stopped a long wait for a result in Fayetteville. Arkansas, meanwhile, let an opportunity slip against an opponent struggling for SEC momentum.
Hale did not try to dress up the performance.
“Não acho que foi falta, mas também não acho que merecíamos vencer. Contra Georgia, achei que merecíamos ganhar. Neste jogo, o empate provavelmente foi justo”, the Arkansas coach said.
That assessment matters because the Razorbacks have shown they can beat strong opposition. The update highlights victories over Texas and Auburn, but also dropped points against Alabama, Georgia and now Missouri. The problem is not a lack of potential; it is the failure to reproduce the required intensity from one match to the next.
“Para disputar títulos, ir ao Torneio da NCAA e alcançar outros objetivos, é preciso ser consistente”, Hale said.
That message will define Arkansas’ next phase. The Razorbacks must turn their best performances into a standard rather than isolated moments, beginning with the next SEC fixture. Another uneven display could make the NCAA Tournament chase considerably more difficult.