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Arkansas Favored in High-Scoring SEC Semifinal Showdown

3/14/2026

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Summary

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In the SEC Tournament semifinal, the No. 3 Arkansas Razorbacks face the No. 15 Ole Miss Rebels on March 14, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ole Miss has won three straight, including an upset of Alabama.
Arkansas advanced by defeating Oklahoma, and guard Darius Acuff Jr. scored 37 points in the quarterfinals.
Arkansas is favored by 8.5 points, with the over/under at 157.5, signaling a high-scoring matchup.

History

Historical Context

The 1992 SEC Basketball Tournament, held from March 12-15 in Birmingham, Alabama, marked a significant moment in college sports as the Kentucky Wildcats, returning from a two-year NCAA ban, claimed their 17th SEC title by defeating Alabama 80-54. With over 1.5 million fans attending, this event underscored the SEC's growing dominance in college basketball, a legacy that continues today with teams like Arkansas and Ole Miss.

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Story summary

In the SEC Tournament semifinal, the No. 3 Arkansas Razorbacks face the No. 15 Ole Miss Rebels on March 14, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ole Miss has won three straight, including an upset of Alabama.
Arkansas advanced by defeating Oklahoma, and guard Darius Acuff Jr. scored 37 points in the quarterfinals.
Arkansas is favored by 8.5 points, with the over/under at 157.5, signaling a high-scoring matchup.

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