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No. 25 Alabama survives Darius Acuff's huge night and beats No. 20 Arkansas 117-115 in 2OT

Houston Mallette hit a 3-pointer with 51 seconds remaining in the second overtime and No. 25 Alabama survived one of the best single-game performances of the season to edge 20th-ra...

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Explodes for career-high 49 points Acuff put the Razorbacks on his shoulders in a double-overtime loss to Alabama on Wednesday with a career-high 49 points (16-27 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds and five assi...

Impact The freshman guard sent the game into overtime with a 30-point 3-pointer with six seconds remaining. By the second overtime, the Razorbacks had four players foul out, including three starters. Acuff missed a driving layup that would have sent the game into a third overtime (and a dunk off an offensive rebound by Malique Ewin was also missed). Acuff has scored 80 points in his last two games. We will see if he has any magic left after playing 50 minutes against the Tide in his next game on Saturday against Missouri.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Acuff Jr. and Arkansas will be Alabama's biggest test without Charles Bediako Alabama is 2-0 since Charles Bediako was ruled ineligible, but the Tide are facing their toughest test on Wednesday night with Arkansas in t...

FEBRUARY 17 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

No. 20 Arkansas visits No. 25 Alabama after Acuff's 31-point game

No. 20 Arkansas faces the No. 25 Alabama Crimson Tide after Darius Acuff Jr. scored 31 points in the Razorbacks' 88-75 win against the Auburn Tigers

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Goes for 31 points, seven assists Acuff provided 31 points (10-15 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and seven assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's 88-75 win over Auburn.

Impact Acuff equaled his season high and has scored at least 21 points in his last six games. Over that span, the freshman guard has averaged 26.2 points on 54.1 percent from the field and 50.0 percent on 3-pointers with 6.5 assists. Acuff will be challenge by the Alabama guards on Wednesday in a marquee SEC matchup.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Acuff Jr., Billy Richmond III have career nights as No. 21 Arkansas beats Auburn

Darius Acuff Jr. tied a career high with 31 points and Billy Richmond III scored a career-high 25 to lead No. 21 Arkansas past Auburn, 88-75

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Deadspin | No. 21 Arkansas steamrolls LSU behind Darius Acuff Jr.'s 28 Deadspin | No. 21 Arkansas steamrolls LSU behind Darius Acuff Jr.'s 28

FEBRUARY 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Acuff's 14th 20-point game this season leads No. 21 Arkansas to 91-62 victory over struggling LSU

Darius Acuff Jr. scored 28 points — the freshman’s fifth straight game scoring 21 or more — and No. 21 Arkansas routed reeling LSU 91-62

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Leads team with 28 points Acuff produced 28 points (13-22 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and five assists across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 91-62 victory over LSU.

Impact Acuff continued his streak of scoring at least 17 points in every conference game and it has stretched to 18 games. His 22 shot attempts were his highest of the season. On the season, the 6-3 freshman is averaging 20.8 points on 49.6 percent from the field and 6.3 assists. Arkansas plays Auburn on Saturday. Acuff scored 19 points, but was held to one assist in the Jan. 10 loss to the Tigers.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 Arkansas visits LSU after Mackinnon's 26-point game

LSU hosts the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks after Max Mackinnon scored 26 points in LSU's 83-71 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Darius Acuff Jr., No. 21 Arkansas too strong for Mississippi State Deadspin | Darius Acuff Jr., No. 21 Arkansas too strong for Mississippi State

FEBRUARY 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

No. 21 Arkansas cruises past Mississippi State, 88-68, behind Acuff's 24 points

Darius Acuff scored 24 points and Trevon Brazile added 19 to lead No. 21 Arkansas to an 88-68 victory over Mississippi State

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

How to Watch Mississippi State Men's Basketball vs. No. 21 Arkansas Josh Hubbard and Darius Acuff Jr., two of the SEC’s leading scorers, headline Saturday morning’s matchup between Mississippi State and Arkan...

FEBRUARY 7 • SI.COM

Mississippi State hosts No. 21 Arkansas after Acuff's 22-point performance

No. 21 Arkansas visits the Mississippi State Bulldogs after Darius Acuff Jr. scored 22 points in the Razorbacks' 85-77 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Catches fire after halftime Acuff registered 22 points (8-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 39 minutes during Saturday's 85-77 loss to Kentucky.

Impact Acuff went into the break with just five points, but asserted himself offensively in the second half. He has three 20-point games in a row and has not been held below 17 points in conference play. The 6-3 freshman has averaged 3.3 assists in the Razorbacks' three SEC losses and 7.8 assists in wins. The team will look to start a new winning streak on Saturday against Mississippi State.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Oweh's 24 points pace Kentucky in 85-77 win at No. 15 Arkansas

Otega Oweh scored 24 points and helped Kentucky to an 85-77 win over No. 15 Arkansas

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Acuff and No. 15 Arkansas host Kentucky

No. 15 Arkansas hosts the Kentucky Wildcats after Darius Acuff Jr. scored 21 points in Arkansas' 83-79 victory against the Oklahoma Sooners

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Another Nail-biter That Ends Up in Win Could Pay Arkansas Razorbacks Big Benefits With the way Arkansas is turning to freshmen Meleek Thomas and Darius Acuff Jr. this season, it wasn't that surprising John Calipari put the...

JANUARY 28 • SI.COM

Darius Acuff Jr. posts 21 points and 9 assists to lead No. 15 Arkansas past Oklahoma 83-79

Freshman star Darius Acuff Jr. scored 21 points, leading No. 15 Arkansas to an 83-79 victory over Oklahoma on Tuesday night

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Scores 21, deals nine assists Acuff ended Tuesday's 83-79 win over Oklahoma with 21 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds and nine assists over 36 minutes.

Impact Acuff has scored at least 17 points in 15 straight games. In his last five games, the 6-3 freshman has provided 21.4 points on 47.7 percent from the field and 7.8 assists. The Razorbacks have won four of those games and will go for four wins in a row on Saturday against Kentucky, coach John Calipari's old squad.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

2025-26 Wooden Award Odds: JT Toppin Makes Huge Jump

Will Duke's Cameron Boozer walk away with the Wooden Award this season or will a Red Raider upset his campaign? Here are the latest odds.

JANUARY 27 • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 Wooden Award Odds: JT Toppin Makes Huge Jump

Oklahoma hosts No. 20 Arkansas following Acuff's 31-point game

No. 20 Arkansas visits the Oklahoma Sooners after Darius Acuff Jr. scored 31 points in the Razorbacks' 85-81 victory over the LSU Tigers

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Darius Acuff Jr. Turns Quiet Night into Razorbacks' Win Over LSU Freshman guard erupted for 31 points after halftime, lifting Arkansas past Tigers and showing why the freshman keeps changing games.

JANUARY 25 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Darius Acuff Jr. takes over, powers No. 20 Arkansas over LSU Deadspin | Darius Acuff Jr. takes over, powers No. 20 Arkansas over LSU

JANUARY 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Acuff Jr. scores a career-high 31 points to lead No. 20 Arkansas past LSU, 85-81

Darius Acuff Jr. scored 24 of his career-high 31 points in the second half to lead No. 20 Arkansas to an 85-81 victory over LSU on Saturday

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

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