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Wilkinson scores 20 and No. 21 Georgia beats No. 17 Arkansas 90-76

Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 20 points, Blue Cain added 18, and No. 21 Georgia jumped out to a quick double-digit lead then outlasted a second-half run to beat No. 17 Arkansas 90-76

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Scores 20, nabs four steals Acuff registered 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and a season-high four steals over 39 minutes during Saturday's 90-76 loss to Georgia.

Impact Acuff had his 10th 20-point game of the season. It helps that he is automatic from the free throw line. Through five conference games, the freshman guard is converting 93.6 percent (29-of-31) on freebies and is averaging 22.4 points and 6.6 assists. He accrued four fouls for the first time. Acuff will match up against Tyler Tanner on Tuesday as the Razorbacks take on Vanderbilt.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 Georgia faces No. 17 Arkansas following Wilkinson's 32-point game

No. 21 Georgia hosts the No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks after Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 32 points in Georgia's 97-95 overtime loss to the Ole Miss Rebels

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

No. 17 Arkansas romps to 108-74 blowout against South Carolina

Darius Acuff Jr. had 18 points and 13 assists as No. 17 Arkansas routed South Carolina 108-74

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Deals out season-high 13 dimes Acuff finished Wednesday's 108-74 win over South Carolina with 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, a season-high 13 assists and one block in 30 minutes.

Impact Acuff had his third double-double and first in conference play. He was coming off a one-assist game in the loss to Auburn on Saturday. While he has been proficient from the field against SEC opponents (47.6 percent), Acuff has struggled from long range. He has made just 6-of-21 (28.6 percent) of his 3-pointers in his last four games. The freshman is second in the SEC with 6.3 assists.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 Arkansas plays South Carolina in conference matchup

No. 17 Arkansas plays South Carolina in a matchup of SEC teams

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

No. 0 Arkansas faces South Carolina in conference showdown

South Carolina visits No. 0 Arkansas in SEC play Wednesday

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

No. 15 Arkansas visits Auburn following Hall's 32-point outing

Auburn plays the No. 15 Arkansas Razorbacks after Keyshawn Hall scored 32 points in Auburn's 90-88 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Dials up 26 points, nine assists Acuff finished Wednesday's 94-87 victory over Ole Miss with 26 points (7-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT), nine assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes.

Impact Acuff's wonderful freshman campaign continues. He has forced his way to the free throw line at least nine times in three of his last four games. Even when his shot isn't falling, he is able to score well. The 6-3 freshman's playmaking is consistent and he has provided 7.8 assists over his last eight games. Acuff is averaging 19.5 points on 50.0 percent from the field and 6.0 assists.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

No. 15 Arkansas visits Ole Miss after Acuff's 29-point game

No. 15 Arkansas visits the Ole Miss Rebels after Darius Acuff Jr. scored 29 points in the Razorbacks' 86-75 victory against the Tennessee Volunteers

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

No. 15 Arkansas visits Ole Miss after Pinkins' 25-point performance

Ole Miss hosts the No. 15 Arkansas Razorbacks after Patton Pinkins scored 25 points in Ole Miss' 86-70 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Darius Acuff Jr. excels as No. 18 Arkansas beats No. 19 Tennessee Deadspin | Darius Acuff Jr. excels as No. 18 Arkansas beats No. 19 Tennessee

JANUARY 4 • DEADSPIN.COM

Sets career high with 29 points Acuff accumulated 29 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 86-75 win over Tennessee.

Impact There are many fine freshmen in the SEC, but Acuff may be the best. He has scored consistently and handled playmaking for the Razorbacks. The guard's four assists were his lowest total since Nov. 21. He has scored 20 points or in four of his last five games and hit more than half of his shots in six straight games. Acuff is providing 19.5 points on 50.0 percent from the field with 6.0 assists.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

No. 18 Arkansas hosts Gillespie and No. 19 Tennessee

No. 19 Tennessee plays the No. 18 Arkansas Razorbacks after Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points in the Volunteers' 105-54 win against the South Carolina State Bulldogs

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Freshman Meleek Thomas scores career-best 28 points as No. 18 Arkansas beats James Madison 103-74

Freshman reserve Meleek Thomas scored a career-high 28 points and No. 18 Arkansas beat James Madison 103-74

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 18 Arkansas hosts Douglas and James Madison

James Madison faces the No. 18 Arkansas Razorbacks after Bradley Douglas scored 27 points in the Dukes' 96-92 overtime loss to the Georgia Southern Eagles

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

James Madison visits No. 18 Arkansas after Acuff's 27-point performance

No. 18 Arkansas faces the James Madison Dukes after Darius Acuff Jr. scored 27 points in Arkansas' 94-85 loss to the Houston Cougars

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: TTU's Anderson, Iowa State's Crooks

Texas Tech's Christian Anderson and Iowa State's Audi Crooks are the Associated Press College Basketball Players of the Week for Week 7.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: TTU's Anderson, Iowa State's Crooks

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Welcomes Kentucky Back, Top 3 Unchanged

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares the latest edition of his college basketball rankings, with Michigan continuing to lead the way.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Welcomes Kentucky Back, Top 3 Unchanged

Sharp scores 22 points to lead No. 8 Houston over No. 14 Arkansas, 94-85

Emanuel Sharp scored 22 points, Kingston Flemings added 21 and No. 8 Houston used some excellent long-range shooting to beat No. 14 Arkansas 94-85

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Rolls with 27 points, seven dimes Acuff amassed a season-high 27 points (9-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-11 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 94-85 loss to Houston.

Impact Even the vaunted Cougar defense couldn't stop Acuff. He and Malique Ewin (20 points) combined for more than half of the Razorbacks' points. In his last three games, Acuff has averaged 23.3 points and 8.3 assists. After having their four-game win streak snapped, Arkansas and Acuff will look to start a new streak against James Madison on Dec. 29 before SEC play starts.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks and the No. 8 Houston Cougars play in Newark, New Jersey

The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks play the No. 8 Houston Cougars at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks and the No. 8 Houston Cougars square off in Newark, New Jersey

The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks take on the No. 8 Houston Cougars at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Brazile scores career-best 26 points to lead No. 14 Arkansas to 108-80 win over Queens

Trevon Brazile scored a career-high 26 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the field to lead No. 14 Arkansas to a 108-80 victory over Queens

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Deals 10 dimes Acuff logged 23 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 108-80 victory over Queens University.

Impact Acuff has been playing excellently. In the Razorbacks' current four-game winning streak, the freshman guard is providing 19.5 points on 49.1 percent from the field, 4.3 rebounds, and 9.0 assists. He has scored in double digits in every game and is hitting 44.3 percent of his 3-pointers. Acuff will need to be at his best against Houston on Saturday. He has struggled from the field against ranked opponents (40.0 percent in four games).

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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