Arkansas Dominates Mississippi State in Road Victory

Razorbacks win 88-68 despite missing two key players

Feb. 7, 2026 at 1:47pm

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The 21st-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team delivered a dominant performance against Mississippi State, winning 88-68 on the road despite missing two players from their typical eight-man rotation. The Razorbacks controlled both ends of the court, with four players scoring at least 14 points led by Darius Acuff's 24-point, 8-assist, 5-rebound effort.

Why it matters

This victory ends Arkansas' long conference road losing streak at Mississippi State, where they had not won since 2015. It also shows the Razorbacks' depth and resilience, as they were able to overcome the absences of key players Karter Knox and D.J. Wagner to secure a convincing win on the road in SEC play.

The details

Arkansas went with a 7-man rotation against the Bulldogs, with Springdale native Isaiah Sealy stepping up with 6 points and 3 blocks in 15 minutes of play. The Razorbacks used strong defense and transition offense to go on a game-changing 20-2 run in the first half, and they never looked back, leading by as many as 20 points. Arkansas dominated the turnover battle 11-7 and had a 19-4 advantage in points off turnovers.

  • The Razorbacks had lost their prior five games at 'The Hump,' with the last win coming in January 2015.
  • Arkansas is scheduled to play at LSU on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

The players

Darius Acuff

A talented freshman point guard who led the Razorbacks with 24 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds.

Karter Knox

An Arkansas forward who missed the game due to knee issues.

D.J. Wagner

An Arkansas guard who missed the game due to an ankle issue.

Isaiah Sealy

A freshman who was inserted into the rotation and had an impressive 6-point, 3-block outing in 15 minutes of play.

Josh Hubbard

A Mississippi State junior guard who entered the game averaging 20.8 points per game, which ranked third in the SEC and 20th nationally.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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