Arkansas Razorbacks Defeat Auburn Tigers 88-75

Hear from coaches and players after the big SEC matchup

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

The Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Auburn Tigers 88-75 in a Southeastern Conference basketball matchup on Saturday night at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. Hear from Arkansas head coach John Calipari as well as players Billy Richmond III and Darius Acuff Jr. after the game. Auburn head coach Steven Pearl also provided postgame comments.

Why it matters

This was an important SEC conference game between two top teams in the league. The win helps solidify Arkansas' position in the conference standings and NCAA Tournament hopes, while Auburn looks to bounce back from the loss.

The details

The Razorbacks led for most of the game, building a double-digit lead in the second half that they were able to maintain down the stretch. Arkansas shot the ball well, connecting on 50% of their field goal attempts, while also dominating the rebounding battle.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026 at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The players

John Calipari

The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team.

Billy Richmond III

A player for the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team.

Darius Acuff Jr.

A player for the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team.

Steven Pearl

The head coach of the Auburn Tigers basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We must have played a great game to beat a team as good as Auburn. I'm proud of the effort our guys put forth tonight.”

— John Calipari, Head Coach, Arkansas Razorbacks (on3.com)

“It was a tough loss, but we'll learn from this and come back stronger. Hats off to Arkansas, they played a great game.”

— Steven Pearl, Head Coach, Auburn Tigers (on3.com)

What’s next

The Razorbacks will look to build on this win as they continue their SEC schedule, while the Tigers will try to rebound in their next conference matchup.

The takeaway

This was an impressive win for the Razorbacks over a talented Auburn team, showcasing Arkansas' ability to compete with the top teams in the SEC. The game highlighted the strong coaching and talented rosters of both programs.