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Red-hot Sooners face huge opportunity against Arkansas
Oklahoma has won 8 of its last 10 games and now takes on 3-seed Arkansas in the SEC Tournament.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:12pm
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The Oklahoma Sooners have won 8 of their last 10 games, including a decisive 83-63 victory over Texas A&M in the SEC Tournament. They now face a tough matchup against 3-seed Arkansas, led by SEC Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year Darius Acuff. A win would likely punch Oklahoma's ticket to the NCAA Tournament, while a loss would leave them on the bubble.
Why it matters
Oklahoma has gone on an impressive run after starting conference play with a 9-game losing streak. A win over Arkansas would be a major resume-boosting victory and solidify their NCAA Tournament chances, while a loss would leave them sweating on Selection Sunday.
The details
Oklahoma has been playing excellent basketball of late, with the offense and defense both clicking. Nijel Pack has led the way, averaging 19.6 points over the last 6 games. The Sooners will need to find a way to slow down Arkansas' talented backcourt of Acuff, Richmond, and Thomas. Jadon Jones will likely draw the assignment of defending Acuff.
- Oklahoma won 83-63 over Texas A&M on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
- Oklahoma and Arkansas will play on Friday, March 14, 2026.
The players
Nijel Pack
Oklahoma guard who has been on a tear, averaging 19.6 points over the last 6 games.
Darius Acuff
Arkansas guard and SEC Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year, averaging 22.2 points and 6.4 assists per game.
Jadon Jones
Oklahoma guard who will likely be tasked with defending Acuff.
What’s next
With a loss on Friday night against Arkansas, Oklahoma would have a 55.9% chance of getting a bid per Torvik. With a win, that jumps to 81.0%. A win against Arkansas should effectively punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
Oklahoma has gone on an incredible turnaround after a disastrous start to conference play, and now has a golden opportunity to secure their spot in the NCAA Tournament with a win over Arkansas. The Sooners are playing like one of the hottest teams in the country and will be a tough out for anyone in March.
