No. 21 Arkansas cruises past Mississippi State, 88-68

Darius Acuff scores 24 points to lead the Razorbacks

Feb. 7, 2026 at 3:07pm

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The No. 21 ranked Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 88-68 in a college basketball game played on Saturday in Starkville, Mississippi. Darius Acuff led the Razorbacks with 24 points, while Trevon Brazile added 19 points in the win.

Why it matters

This was an important Southeastern Conference matchup between two ranked teams. The victory keeps Arkansas in contention for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, while Mississippi State falls to 4-6 in conference play.

The details

Arkansas jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 20 points in the second half. The Razorbacks shot 53% from the field and outrebounded Mississippi State 38-28. Acuff was efficient, making 9 of his 14 shots, while Brazile provided a strong inside presence.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Darius Acuff

The leading scorer for the Arkansas Razorbacks, pouring in 24 points in the victory.

Trevon Brazile

A key contributor for Arkansas, scoring 19 points and providing a strong interior presence.

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The takeaway

Arkansas demonstrated its offensive firepower and defensive intensity in this dominant road win over a conference rival. The Razorbacks look primed to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament if they can continue this level of play.