When does Arkansas basketball play Houston?

Arkansas basketball will play Houston on Saturday, December 20th.

Who are the key players in the Arkansas vs Houston game?

Key players include freshman point guards Darius Acuff for Arkansas and Kingston Flemings for Houston.

What are the keys to victory for Arkansas against Houston?

Arkansas must excel in defensive rebounding and maintain their strong 3-point shooting against Houston.

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Calipari vs. Sampson: Clash of Titans!

18 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Arkansas faces Houston in a top-15 battle Saturday.
Rebounding and 3-point shooting are key factors.
Freshman point guards Acuff and Flemings face off.

The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks are set to face the No. 8 Houston Cougars in a top-15 showdown this Saturday. This game pits longtime friends and coaching rivals John Calipari of Arkansas against Kelvin Sampson of Houston. Arkansas enters the contest aiming for their fifth consecutive win, having recently defeated strong opponents like Louisville and Texas Tech.

The Razorbacks will need to overcome significant challenges, particularly Houston's exceptional offensive rebounding. The Cougars rank 21st nationally in offensive rebounding rate, a stark contrast to Arkansas' 188th ranking in defensive rebounding. Furthermore, Arkansas' success from beyond the arc, where they shoot 38.2%, will be tested by Houston's defense, which holds opponents to 26.8% from three-point range.