No. 21 Arkansas routs LSU for second straight 20-point SEC road win

Razorbacks complete season sweep of Tigers with dominant performance

Feb. 11, 2026 at 11:47am

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The 21st-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team used a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense to defeat the LSU Tigers 91-62 on the road, marking their second straight SEC road win by at least 20 points. Darius Acuff Jr. scored 28 points, Meleek Thomas added 20, and Trevon Brazile recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Razorbacks.

Why it matters

This victory continues Arkansas' strong start to SEC play, as they have now won back-to-back conference road games by large margins. The Razorbacks are looking to build on their success and make a push for the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Arkansas led 42-27 at halftime, limiting LSU with active hands and interior defense. Acuff followed up his career-high 31 points against LSU last month with 28 more in the rematch. Brazile also contributed five blocked shots and four steals in a dominant all-around performance.

  • The Razorbacks defeated LSU 85-81 in Fayetteville 17 days earlier.
  • Arkansas defeated Mississippi State 88-68 on Saturday.

The players

Darius Acuff Jr.

A key player for the Arkansas Razorbacks, scoring 28 points in the win over LSU.

Meleek Thomas

Contributed 20 points to the Razorbacks' offensive attack.

Trevon Brazile

Recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, and also had five blocked shots and four steals.

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What’s next

Arkansas returns home to face Auburn on Saturday at Bud Walton Arena. Tipoff is set for 7:30 and the game will be televised on ESPN.

The takeaway

This victory showcases the Razorbacks' ability to win convincingly on the road in SEC play, as they have now won back-to-back conference games by at least 20 points. Arkansas is positioning itself as a team to watch in the SEC and potentially the NCAA Tournament.