Arkansas Basketball Hosts Auburn in SEC Clash

Razorbacks look to avenge earlier loss and stay in conference title race

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks (18-6, 8-3 SEC) host the Auburn Tigers (14-10, 5-6 SEC) on Saturday, February 14th, in a rematch of an earlier 22-point loss for the Hogs. Arkansas has surged into contention for the SEC title since that defeat, while Auburn has struggled to find consistency. The Razorbacks will be without key players D.J. Wagner and Karter Knox, and will need to find a way to slow down Auburn's Keyshawn Hall, who torched them for 32 points in the first meeting.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for Arkansas as they look to keep pace with the other top teams in the SEC and avenge an earlier conference loss. A win would solidify their position in the race for the SEC title, while a loss could dampen their momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The details

Arkansas will need to find a way to slow down Auburn's Keyshawn Hall, who scored 32 points on 11-of-14 shooting in the first meeting. The Razorbacks' defense will likely focus on making things more difficult for Hall, with Billy Richmond III likely getting the assignment. Arkansas will also need strong performances from point guard Darius Acuff Jr., who struggled with just one assist in the previous matchup, as well as continued production from the frontcourt duo of Trevon Brazile and Nick Pringle.

  • The game will be played on Saturday, February 14th.
  • Arkansas lost to Auburn by 22 points in early January, in the Hogs' third conference game of the season.

The players

Keyshawn Hall

Auburn's leading scorer, who torched Arkansas for 32 points on 11-of-14 shooting in the teams' first meeting.

Darius Acuff Jr.

Arkansas' starting point guard, who will need to generate more paint touches and assists than he did in the previous matchup against Auburn.

Trevon Brazile

Arkansas' standout forward, who has been averaging a double-double during the Razorbacks' current two-game winning streak.

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What they’re saying

“We must make Keyshawn Hall's life more difficult in Round 2.”

— Billy Richmond III, Arkansas player

“If Darius Acuff Jr. is getting early paint touches, that will be a good sign for Arkansas.”

— Jackson Fuller, Sports writer (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This game will be a crucial test for Arkansas as they look to solidify their position in the SEC title race. The Razorbacks will need to find a way to slow down Auburn's Keyshawn Hall and get strong performances from their backcourt and frontcourt to avenge their earlier loss and keep pace with the other top teams in the conference.