Arkansas Advances to SEC Tournament Final After Defeating Ole Miss

Razorbacks defeat Rebels in high-scoring semifinal matchup

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:33pm

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The Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 84-78 in the semifinals of the 2026 SEC Tournament. Arkansas, the No. 3 seed, advanced to the tournament final after beating the surprising No. 15 seed Ole Miss squad. The game featured high-scoring offenses, with Arkansas averaging 90 points per game this season and Ole Miss also having a potent attack.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Arkansas' hopes alive for an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament as the SEC Tournament champion. Ole Miss, as the No. 15 seed, was looking to pull off an unlikely run to the tournament title and earn a spot in the Big Dance as an automatic qualifier.

The details

Arkansas was led by its high-powered offense, which scored 84 points in the semifinal matchup. The Razorbacks have the third-best scoring offense in the nation this season. Ole Miss also had a strong offensive performance, scoring 78 points, but ultimately came up short against the more talented Arkansas squad.

  • The semifinal game was played on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Tipoff was set for 3:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Arkansas Razorbacks

The No. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament, Arkansas has one of the most potent offenses in college basketball this season, averaging 90 points per game.

Ole Miss Rebels

The surprising No. 15 seed in the SEC Tournament, Ole Miss was looking to pull off an unlikely run to the tournament title and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

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What’s next

Arkansas will advance to the SEC Tournament final, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal matchup between Kentucky and Alabama.

The takeaway

This high-scoring semifinal showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, with Arkansas ultimately prevailing to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Ole Miss' unexpected tournament run fell just short, but the Rebels proved they can compete with the top teams in the SEC.