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Arkansas Upsets Louisville 89-80 in ACC/SEC Challenge

12/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The No. 25 Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the No. 6 Louisville Cardinals 89-80 in the ACC/SEC Challenge at Bud Walton Arena.
Trevon Brazile led the Razorbacks with 21 points, 17 in the first half.
Darius Acuff Jr. contributed 17 points and 10 assists.
Louisville cut the deficit to four late.
Arkansas will face Fresno State next.

History

Historical Context

The ACC/SEC Challenge, launched in 1999, replaced the ACC-Big Ten Challenge and features matchups between teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Southeastern Conference (SEC). In 2019, Arkansas defeated Louisville 89-80, showcasing Arkansas's strong basketball tradition, including their 1994 NCAA championship win. This annual event influences team rankings and recruitment, shaping the competitive landscape of college basketball.

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Story summary

The No. 25 Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the No. 6 Louisville Cardinals 89-80 in the ACC/SEC Challenge at Bud Walton Arena.
Trevon Brazile led the Razorbacks with 21 points, 17 in the first half.
Darius Acuff Jr. contributed 17 points and 10 assists.
Louisville cut the deficit to four late.
Arkansas will face Fresno State next.

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