No. 20 Arkansas Defeats Texas in SEC Matchup

Acuff and Brazile lead Razorbacks to 105-85 victory, securing double bye in SEC Tournament

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The No. 20 ranked Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Texas Longhorns 105-85 in an SEC men's basketball matchup on Wednesday night. Darius Acuff Jr. led the Razorbacks with 28 points and 13 assists, while Trevon Brazile scored a career-high 28 points. The win clinched a double bye for Arkansas into the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.

Why it matters

This victory is a significant boost for the Razorbacks, who are looking to secure a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The win over a quality opponent like Texas will help improve Arkansas' resume and tournament positioning. For Texas, the loss is a setback as they try to build momentum heading into postseason play.

The details

Arkansas jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, dominating the Longhorns throughout the game. Acuff and Brazile were unstoppable, combining for 56 points to lead the Razorbacks' offensive onslaught. Arkansas shot 53% from the field and 40% from three-point range, while Texas struggled to keep pace.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Darius Acuff Jr.

A standout guard for the Arkansas Razorbacks, Acuff Jr. had a dominant performance with 28 points and 13 assists.

Trevon Brazile

The Arkansas forward scored a career-high 28 points to complement Acuff Jr.'s efforts in the win over Texas.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys came out focused and executed our game plan to perfection. Darius and Trevon were simply unstoppable tonight.”

— Eric Musselman, Head Coach, Arkansas Razorbacks (Times Argus)

What’s next

With the win, Arkansas secures a double bye into the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament, where they will face the winner of the second-round matchup.

The takeaway

This dominant performance by Arkansas showcases their potential as a top contender in the SEC and the NCAA Tournament. The Razorbacks' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense will make them a tough out for any opponent moving forward.