Razorbacks Overcome Obstacles for Impressive Road Win at Mizzou

Arkansas stuns Missouri in overtime thriller without star player Darius Acuff

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Arkansas Razorbacks overcame several major challenges - including the absence of leading scorer and facilitator Darius Acuff - to pull off an impressive 88-84 overtime victory against Missouri on the road. Several Razorbacks stepped up with big performances, including Malique Ewin's heroics in the extra period, as Arkansas showed it can win even without its star player.

Why it matters

This was Arkansas' most impressive win of the season, as they proved they can compete with top teams even when missing their best player. The Razorbacks' ability to win on the road in a tough environment against a talented Missouri squad without their leader demonstrates their depth and resilience, which will be crucial for their postseason hopes.

The details

With Acuff out, Arkansas got key contributions from several players. Malique Ewin, a 6-10 senior transfer, had a huge overtime period, hitting a clutch 3-pointer and making four free throws to seal the win. Trevon Brazile, a Missouri native, also stepped up with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals and a block. The Razorbacks overcame a halftime deficit to force overtime and ultimately prevail.

  • Arkansas overcame Missouri's comeback to force overtime on March 7, 2026.
  • Malique Ewin hit a 3-pointer with 2:29 left in overtime to give Arkansas an 81-77 lead.

The players

Darius Acuff

Arkansas' freshman point guard who leads the SEC in points and assists per game.

Malique Ewin

A 6-10 senior transfer from Florida State who had a clutch overtime performance for Arkansas.

Trevon Brazile

A versatile 6-10 senior forward from Springfield, Missouri who had a strong all-around game against his former team.

John Calipari

The Hall of Fame head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks who earned his 900th career win with the victory.

Sean Miller

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns who praised Darius Acuff as the best point guard he's ever seen.

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What they’re saying

“(Acuff) will mold the game the way he wants it. I think, if I'm an NBA team I'm taking him first. He'll make anybody I have better and I think he's CP3 with a better game.”

— Jon Crispin, ESPN Analyst (ESPN)

“I've never seen a point guard better. Greatness, you feel his presence. He is a monster.”

— Sean Miller, Texas Head Coach (Texas Athletics)

What’s next

The Razorbacks will look to build on this impressive road win as they prepare for the SEC Tournament and potential NCAA Tournament run. Arkansas may get another chance to face SEC rival Florida, a team they lost to earlier in the season, on a neutral court.

The takeaway

Arkansas proved it can win against top competition even without its star player Darius Acuff, showcasing the team's depth and resilience. This victory highlights the Razorbacks' potential to make a deep postseason run, as they demonstrated the ability to overcome adversity and get key contributions from multiple players.