When the Arkansas Razorbacks slowly marched to the table to receive their second-place trophy, following the conclusion of the inaugural John Thompson Challenge Classic, their lifeless gaits and dejected looks told the story of a tournament that the Hogs seemed destined to win. The format of the tourney seemed innocent enough, as only four teams participated, with Arkansas being the only school that has been a proven college basketball force over the last few years. Furthermore, all the games took place at Bud Walton Arena, where Arkansas opponents have consistently had trouble playing. As a result, everything seemed to be in the Hogs' favor. But, on Saturday night after the final whistles had blown, the team that retained an undefeated record and had won the John Thompson Challenge Classic was not the Razorbacks but the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles.
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