Arkansas
Texas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (03/04/2026) — The Arkansas Razorbacks put on a breathtaking offensive display Wednesday night, dismantling the Texas Longhorns 105-85 in a wire-to-wire victory at a raucous Bud Walton Arena.
Fueled by blistering shooting that saw the Razorbacks connect on 55% of their field goals and an incredible 67% from three-point range, Arkansas seized control early and never relinquished it. The win provides a significant boost for the Razorbacks in the late-season SEC standings, while the Longhorns were left searching for answers after a defensive breakdown on the road.
How It Happened
While Texas scored the game's first point on a Dailyn Swain free throw just under a minute into the contest, that 1-0 advantage was the only lead the Longhorns would hold. The Razorbacks responded with an offensive onslaught that defined the game. An early 13-0 run, orchestrated by guard Darius Acuff Jr., transformed a 4-4 tie into a commanding 17-4 Arkansas lead that stunned Texas.
The barrage began with a 25-foot three-pointer from Trevon Brazile at the 17:08 mark, followed by a dunk from Nick Pringle and another three from Acuff Jr. himself. The sequence was capped by a powerful two-foot dunk from Malique Ewin, with Acuff Jr. assisting on three of the five baskets during the decisive stretch.
Arkansas continued to pour it on for the remainder of the first half. Brazile was a constant threat, adding another three-pointer and a dunk to his tally. The Razorbacks closed the half with a final flurry, as Brazile and Acuff Jr. hit back-to-back threes in the final minute to take a commanding 56-34 lead into the locker room.
The second half offered no reprieve for Texas. Arkansas matched every attempted Longhorn run with timely baskets. An alley-oop dunk from Nick Pringle, assisted by Billy Richmond III, pushed the lead to 66-40 with 16:42 remaining. Shortly after, D.J. Wagner and Darius Acuff Jr. connected on consecutive 25-foot three-pointers to extend the margin to 28 points, effectively putting the game out of reach.
Texas showed flashes of offensive life, with Camden Heide hitting a pair of deep three-pointers midway through the half, but the Longhorns' 30% field goal percentage was no match for the Razorbacks' offensive clinic.
Turning Point
The game was decided in a three-minute, 20-second span early in the first half. After a Billy Richmond III dunk made the score 8-4, Arkansas unleashed a 13-0 run that broke the game open. The sequence featured two deep three-pointers and three dunks, showcasing a balanced and overwhelming attack. It established an immediate double-digit lead from which Texas never recovered and set an aggressive offensive tone that Arkansas maintained for all 40 minutes.
Star of the Game
Darius Acuff Jr. was the engine of the Razorbacks' high-powered offense. While several players had impressive nights, Acuff Jr. was the primary facilitator and a clutch scorer. He finished with a team-high 4 assists, consistently creating easy scoring opportunities for his teammates during the game's most critical runs. He also demonstrated his own scoring prowess, draining multiple long-range three-pointers that demoralized the Texas defense and ignited the home crowd. His floor generalship and dual-threat capability were the key factors in Arkansas’s dominant performance.
What It Means
For the Arkansas Razorbacks, this victory is a powerful statement heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Demonstrating an elite offensive ceiling against a quality SEC opponent reinforces their status as a dangerous team, particularly on their home court. The 105-point outburst, built on exceptional shooting and ball movement, provides a massive wave of momentum as the Razorbacks position themselves for the SEC Tournament.
For the Texas Longhorns, the loss is a sobering one that highlights significant defensive issues. Allowing an opponent to shoot 67% from beyond the arc and score 105 points is an alarming result at this stage of the season. The Longhorns will need to address their perimeter defense and find ways to generate more offensive consistency if they hope to make a deep run in the postseason. This game serves as a crucial learning opportunity before the win-or-go-home pressure of March intensifies.