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Arkansas Claims SEC Title, Acuff Jr. Shines with 30 Points

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 86-75 to win their first SEC Tournament title since 2000.
Darius Acuff Jr. led Arkansas with 30 points and 11 assists.
The game remained tight with 12 lead changes before Arkansas’s 12-0 run.
Vanderbilt will also participate in the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year.
Coach John Calipari made history by becoming the first SEC coach to win titles at two different schools.

History

Historical Context

The Arkansas Razorbacks claimed their first SEC Tournament title in 2000, marking a significant milestone since joining the Southeastern Conference in 1992. Under coach Nolan Richardson, the team previously won the national championship in 1994. Their recent victory over Vanderbilt, highlighted by Darius Acuff Jr.'s performance, signals a resurgence in Arkansas basketball and sets the stage for their NCAA Tournament aspirations.

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Story summary

Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 86-75 to win their first SEC Tournament title since 2000.
Darius Acuff Jr. led Arkansas with 30 points and 11 assists.
The game remained tight with 12 lead changes before Arkansas’s 12-0 run.
Vanderbilt will also participate in the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year.
Coach John Calipari made history by becoming the first SEC coach to win titles at two different schools.

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