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Arkansas and Vanderbilt Meet in SEC Championship
The No. 17 Razorbacks and No. 22 Commodores face off in the SEC Tournament final.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 2:49pm
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The No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks and No. 22 Vanderbilt Commodores will meet in the SEC Championship game on Sunday. This is the second matchup of the season between the two teams, with Arkansas winning the previous game 93-68 on January 21st. Arkansas is 15-5 against SEC opponents, while Vanderbilt is 13-7.
Why it matters
The SEC Championship is a high-stakes game that will determine the conference tournament champion. Both teams are ranked and have had strong seasons, making this an important matchup with NCAA Tournament implications.
The details
Arkansas is led by Darius Acuff Jr., who scored 17 points in the previous meeting, while Vanderbilt is paced by Tyler Nickel, who also had 17 points. The Razorbacks average 90.1 points per game and outscore opponents by 9.9 points, while the Commodores average 74.9 points allowed per game.
- The teams met previously on January 21, 2026, with Arkansas winning 93-68.
- The SEC Championship game will be played on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Noon CST.
The players
Darius Acuff Jr.
Arkansas' leading scorer, averaging 22.7 points per game.
Tyler Nickel
Vanderbilt's leading scorer, averaging 19.2 points per game.
What they’re saying
“We must be ready for a tough battle against a very talented Vanderbilt team. They have been playing great basketball all season and this will be a great test for us.”
— Eric Musselman, Arkansas Head Coach
“This is the opportunity we've been working towards all year. We know Arkansas is a formidable opponent, but we're confident in our ability to compete and win the SEC Championship.”
— Jerry Stackhouse, Vanderbilt Head Coach
What’s next
The winner of the SEC Championship game will receive an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated SEC Championship matchup between two ranked teams will be a thrilling conclusion to the conference tournament, with the winner earning a coveted spot in the NCAA Tournament.
