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No. 15 Arkansas Beats Ole Miss 94-87 Behind Acuff’s Late Poise

The road win moved Arkansas to 2-0 in SEC play under John Calipari.

Overview

  • Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. posted 26 points and nine assists, going 11 of 12 at the line and hitting a late jumper to close out the game.
  • Arkansas put five scorers in double figures, led by Trevon Brazile with 18 points, Billy Richmond III and Meleek Thomas with 13 each, and Karter Knox with 10.
  • A 14-6 second-half surge pushed the Razorbacks ahead 76-61, and they held the lead after taking control less than six minutes into the game.
  • The Razorbacks finished 22 of 30 on free throws and held edges in points off turnovers, second-chance points, and paint scoring.
  • Arkansas improved to 12-3 overall and snapped a three-game skid to Ole Miss, which fell to 8-7; next up are Arkansas at Auburn and Ole Miss hosting Missouri.