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Acuff's 29 Points Spark Arkansas Past Tennessee
4 Jan
Summary
- Darius Acuff Jr. scored a career-high 29 points.
- Arkansas overcame a deficit with an 18-5 run.
- Arkansas won the free-throw battle, shooting 29 for 33.

Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. delivered a standout performance, scoring a career-high 29 points to propel No. 18 Arkansas past No. 19 Tennessee. The Razorbacks secured an 86-75 victory in their Southeastern Conference opener on Saturday.
Midway through the second half, Arkansas orchestrated a decisive 18-5 run over nearly seven minutes, transforming a five-point deficit into an eight-point advantage. This surge was significantly bolstered by free-throw shooting, as the Razorbacks capitalized on 12 of 18 points during this critical stretch from the foul line.
Tennessee struggled offensively during Arkansas' run, with key misses contributing to their inability to close the gap. Acuff's clutch 3-pointer late in the game sealed the victory for Arkansas, marking their first opening SEC game win since the 2020-21 season.




