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No. 20 Arkansas Faces No. 25 Alabama in Key SEC Showdown
The top-ranked teams meet for a pivotal conference matchup on Wednesday night.
Feb. 22, 2026 at 5:15am
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The No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks will travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to take on the No. 25 Alabama Crimson Tide in a pivotal Southeastern Conference basketball matchup on Wednesday night. Both teams are among the nation's top offenses, with Alabama ranking 3rd in scoring and Arkansas 11th. The game marks the 9th time this season a ranked Arkansas team has faced a ranked opponent, the most in a single regular season in program history.
Why it matters
This SEC showdown between two highly-ranked teams will have major implications for the conference standings and tournament seeding. Both Arkansas and Alabama are looking to solidify their positions as top contenders in the SEC.
The details
The game will tip off at 6 PM CT at Coleman Coliseum and will be televised on ESPN. Arkansas comes into the game with a 19-6 overall record and 9-3 in SEC play, while Alabama stands at 18-7 overall and 8-4 in conference action. The Crimson Tide also rank 9th nationally in blocked shots, with the Razorbacks close behind at 15th.
- The game is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6 PM CT.
The players
Arkansas Razorbacks
The No. 20 ranked college basketball team from the University of Arkansas.
Alabama Crimson Tide
The No. 25 ranked college basketball team from the University of Alabama.
What’s next
Following the road contest, the Razorbacks will return home to Bud Walton Arena for two more SEC games - hosting Missouri on Saturday, February 21 at 3 PM CT and Texas A&M on Wednesday, February 25 at 8 PM CT.
The takeaway
This matchup between two highly-ranked SEC teams will be a crucial test for both programs as they jockey for position in the conference standings and look to boost their NCAA Tournament resumes.
