BATON ROUGE, La. — Arkansas used their freshman star to a decisive road win, beating LSU 91-62 on Tuesday night.
The Razorbacks jumped out fast, maintained control and used balanced scoring to build a lead that stretched as large as 36 points before the final buzzer. It was the Hogs’ fifth victory in its last six games.
Freshman standout Darius Acuff Jr. led all scorers with 28 points — his 14th game with at least 20 this season — showcasing his scoring consistency.
Arkansas shot 56% from the field as a team and took control early in a game where the Tigers struggled to find offensive rhythm.
Arkansas started the game aggressively, scoring the first eight points and forcing an early LSU scoring drought. Robert Miller III finally got the Tigers on the board, but by then the Razorbacks had already begun building a significant advantage as the first half progressed.
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Acuff’s early impact was obvious. He scored 12 points before halftime as Arkansas led 42-27 at intermission. Fellow freshman Meleek Thomas added 20 points, showing that the Razorbacks’ young pieces are contributing in meaningful ways.
Sophomore forward Trevon Brazile notched a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds while Billy Richmond III finished with 13, giving Arkansas one of its most balanced nights of scoring this season. Their ability to score in different ways kept LSU on its heels.
LSU could not match the Razorbacks’ efficiency, converting just 31% of its field goal attempts. The Tigers also shot just 14.3% from three-point range, making it tough to trim the gap throughout the night. LSU managed 43 rebounds to Arkansas’ 36, but wasn’t able to turn extra boards into a comeback.
Arkansas’ offense was methodical. The Razorbacks shared the ball, made quick decisions, and attacked both inside and out.
Their shot selection and execution forced LSU to adjust defensively while still falling behind.
By the start of the second half Arkansas took advantage of LSU’s miscues. On a fast break, Acuff scored a layup that kicked off a 15-3 Razorbacks run that pushed the lead to 69-37 with more than nine minutes left. That run effectively ended the competitive portion of the game.
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Razorbacks build big lead, stay locked in
Hogs’ coach John Calipari was pleased with the way his team set the tone from the start.
Arkansas’ offense wasn’t just about Acuff and Thomas. Brazile’s activity on the boards helped generate extra possessions and kept LSU from getting easy second-chance points. The Razorbacks converted 13 points off LSU turnovers and made that efficiency count.
Richmond chimed in with timely baskets, helping sustain offensive pressure and forcing defenders to stay alert.
Late in the game a hard foul by Pablo Tamba on Malique Ewin drew a flagrant foul call. Ewin was shaken up but Calipari offered an update post-game that He is fine. The Razorbacks absorbed the moment and keep their composure.
LSU’s Marquel Sutton led the Tigers with 18 points, and Tamba added 11, but the team simply could not get enough stops or sustained offensive spurts to shift momentum. Arkansas’ lead remained comfortable throughout the second half.
The Razorbacks now sit 18-6 overall and 8-3 in the SEC. Their efficiency on offense and ability to withstand opposition runs will be crucial as tougher matchups loom ahead.
Next up, Arkansas returns to Fayetteville to host Auburn, where the Razorbacks will look to maintain their momentum and test their consistency against another league opponent.
LSU falls to 14-10 and 2-9 in league play and will travel to Tennessee looking for answers after another tough offensive showing.
