No. 20 Arkansas delivered a strong offensive showing Wednesday night, defeating Texas 105-85 at Bud Walton Arena and locking up a double bye in the SEC Tournament.
Darius Acuff Jr. and Trevon Brazile powered the Razorbacks in a game that stayed under control for most of the night. Arkansas improved to 22-8 overall and 12-5 in SEC play with the victory.
Texas dropped to 18-12 overall and 9-8 in SEC games after struggling to keep up with the pace set by the Hogs.
Arkansas found rhythm early on offense and rarely let the Longhorns get close after the first half.
The Razorbacks built a large advantage before halftime and then continued scoring steadily in the final 20 minutes.
Texas had some success offensively later in the game, but the deficit proved too much to overcome.
Arkansas also shot the ball efficiently from the field and kept the tempo moving throughout the contest.
The victory carried postseason implications as well, giving the Razorbacks an important boost with the conference tournament approaching.
Razorbacks build big first-half lead
The Hogs established control early with strong shooting and ball movement.
Arkansas moved the ball quickly around the court and found open looks throughout the opening minutes. That approach helped the Razorbacks jump ahead and begin building separation.
By halftime, Arkansas held a 56-34 advantage after a productive first half.
The Razorbacks shot well from the field during that stretch and forced Texas to play from behind for the remainder of the night.
Texas attempted to close the gap after halftime, but Arkansas maintained momentum and continued adding points to the scoreboard.
The Razorbacks finished the game shooting 58 percent from the field while also knocking down 11 shots from beyond the three-point line.
Texas connected on 49 percent of its attempts, but the Longhorns struggled to slow the Arkansas offense.
Arkansas also controlled the rebounding battle 35-31 while converting 24 of 30 free throws.
Those numbers helped the Razorbacks maintain their lead even as both teams continued scoring.
Acuff and Brazile lead Arkansas attack
Two Arkansas players delivered standout performances in the win.
Darius Acuff Jr. guided the offense throughout the game and finished with 28 points and 13 assists.
His ability to distribute the ball helped Arkansas generate consistent scoring chances across the floor.
Trevon Brazile matched Acuff’s scoring total with 28 points of his own.
The forward produced a career-high scoring performance while helping Arkansas stretch the lead in the second half.
Together, the pair created constant pressure on the Texas defense.
Their efforts helped Arkansas build a lead that grew as large as 28 points during the contest.
Arkansas led for nearly the entire game and kept the Longhorns from gaining sustained momentum.
Double bye clinched in SEC Tournament
The win carried added significance beyond the scoreboard.
By defeating Texas, Arkansas secured a double bye in the upcoming SEC Tournament.
That result allows the Razorbacks to skip the early rounds and begin play in the quarterfinal stage.
The extra rest could be important as teams prepare for postseason competition.
Arkansas has shown improvement late in the regular season and continued that trend with Wednesday’s victory.
The Razorbacks protected their home floor and delivered one of their highest-scoring performances of the season.
With the regular season nearing its end, Arkansas now turns its attention to postseason play and the opportunity to carry momentum into the conference tournament.
