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No. 25 Arkansas Upsets No. 6 Louisville 89-80 in ACC/SEC Challenge

John Calipari pointed to Trevon Brazile’s late block as the turning point.

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

  • Arkansas led 47-29 at halftime, saw the margin shrink to five, then Brazile’s block of Sananda Fru with 7:33 remaining halted Louisville’s push and steadied the finish.
  • Darius Acuff Jr. recorded his first double-double with 17 points and a season-high 10 assists.
  • Malique Ewin added 12 points and nine rebounds in limited minutes off the bench, lifting key second-half stretches.
  • The Razorbacks controlled the boards 46-36 and converted 18 offensive rebounds into 27 second-chance points.
  • Five Arkansas players hit double figures while Louisville shot 8-for-37 from three, delivering Calipari his first Top-10 win at Arkansas and moving the Hogs to 6-2.