No. 20 Arkansas Pulls Away From Texas A&M in Second Half

Razorbacks set program record with 62 second-half points in SEC win

Feb. 26, 2026 at 5:25pm

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No. 20 Arkansas defeated Texas A&M 99-84 on Wednesday night, overcoming a slow start to pull away in the second half. Billy Richmond III scored 23 points, while Darius Acuff Jr. overcame a rough first half to finish with 22 points and seven assists. Arkansas shot 69% from the field in the second half, setting a program record for points scored against an SEC opponent in regular-season play.

Why it matters

The win keeps Arkansas in the hunt for a top seed in the SEC tournament, as they prepare for a tough road trip to face No. 7 Florida this weekend. The Razorbacks' ability to make adjustments and dominate the second half shows their potential as a contender in the conference.

The details

Arkansas led 37-28 at halftime despite shooting just 36.1% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range. The Razorbacks then caught fire in the second half, hitting 13 consecutive shots at one point and finishing the half shooting 69% from the field. Acuff led the second-half surge, scoring 17 of his 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting after the break. Arkansas also dominated in the paint, scoring 52 points there, and scored 30 fast-break points.

  • Arkansas led 37-28 at halftime.
  • The Razorbacks scored 62 second-half points, a program record against an SEC opponent in regular-season play.

The players

Billy Richmond III

A key player for Arkansas, he scored 23 points to extend his streak of 20-plus point games to four straight.

Darius Acuff Jr.

After a rough first half, he scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half to lead Arkansas' surge.

Zach Clemence

The leading scorer for Texas A&M, he had 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Razorbacks travel to Gainesville to face No. 7 Florida on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN, with ESPN GameDay broadcasting from Gainesville that morning.

The takeaway

This game showcases Arkansas' ability to make halftime adjustments and dominate the second half, setting a program record for points scored against an SEC opponent. The Razorbacks' strong performance keeps them in contention for a top seed in the SEC tournament as they prepare for a tough road trip.