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Arkansas Hands No. 6 Louisville First Loss, 89-80, Behind Brazile’s Game-Saving Sequence

The win underscored Arkansas’ rebounding advantage, strengthening its resume before Texas Tech and Houston.

Dec 3, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Alcorn State Braves guard Travis Roberts (30) defends Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
Dec 3, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr (5) drives against Louisville Cardinals guard Kobe Rodgers (11) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 89-80. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Dec 3, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) dunks against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Dec 3, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA;  Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) shoots over NC State Wolfpack guard Tre Holloman (5) during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Five Razorbacks scored in double figures, with freshman Darius Acuff Jr. logging 17 points and 10 assists for his first double-double.
  • Trevon Brazile’s weak-side block with about seven minutes left and a late alley-oop dunk halted Louisville’s rally after the lead shrank to five.
  • Arkansas owned the glass 46-36 and turned 18 offensive boards into 27 second-chance points, a decisive statistical edge.
  • Louisville, one of the nation’s highest-volume three-point teams, went 8-for-37 from deep overall and 3-for-20 in the first half.
  • Postgame, John Calipari asked fans to stop “overrated” chants, while Pat Kelsey called the Cardinals’ performance unacceptable; Arkansas rose in rankings following the victory.