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No. 20 Arkansas clinches SEC double-bye, rolls past Texas
Razorbacks bounce back from blowout loss with 105-85 victory over Longhorns
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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No. 20 Arkansas clinched a double-bye in the Southeastern Conference tournament with a 105-85 win over Texas on Wednesday in Fayetteville. Darius Acuff Jr. had 28 points and 13 assists, while senior Trevon Brazile scored a career-high 28 points in his final home game for the Razorbacks.
Why it matters
The win secures Arkansas a coveted double-bye in the SEC tournament, allowing them to skip the first two rounds and advance directly to the quarterfinals. This is a significant advantage as the Razorbacks look to make a deep postseason run and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament berth.
The details
Arkansas shot 58.3% from the field and made 11 of 19 3-pointers, bouncing back strongly after a blowout loss at Florida on Saturday. Acuff was well on his way to his fifth double-double with 19 points and 8 assists in the first half, while Brazile had 17 points as the Razorbacks built a 56-34 halftime lead. Texas, which has a first-round bye in the SEC tourney, was led by Matas Vokietaitis' 21 points.
- The game was played on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The players
Darius Acuff Jr.
A key player for Arkansas who had 28 points and 13 assists in the win.
Trevon Brazile
A senior for Arkansas who scored a career-high 28 points in his final home game.
Matas Vokietaitis
The leading scorer for Texas with 21 points in the loss.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
Arkansas' dominant performance, led by the strong play of Acuff and Brazile, secures them a valuable double-bye in the SEC tournament and boosts their chances of earning an NCAA Tournament bid as they look to make a deep postseason run.
