Arkansas defeats Ole Miss 87-94

Arkansas Edges Ole Miss in Thrilling Conference Showdown

In a tightly contested conference matchup, Arkansas (AWAY) secured a 7-point victory over Ole Miss (HOME), 94-87, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss.

The game was a back-and-forth battle from the opening tip, with neither team able to gain a substantial lead. At halftime, Arkansas held a slim 32-42 edge, setting the stage for an intense second half.

Darius Acuff Jr. led the Razorbacks' charge in the final frame, scoring 26 points and dishing out nine assists. His all-around performance helped Arkansas maintain its momentum, as Trevon Brazile chipped in with 18 points and six rebounds.

Malik Dia paced Ole Miss with a strong all-around effort, scoring 16 points, grabbing six rebounds, and recording one assist. Ilias Kamardine also had an impressive showing for the Rebels, contributing four assists, 16 points, and four rebounds.

The game was marked by both teams' ability to capitalize on their opponents' mistakes. Arkansas's high-powered offense shot 52.0% from the field, including 21 of 36 from two-point range, while Ole Miss struggled with its three-point shooting, going just 8 for 26.

Despite Ole Miss holding a slight edge in rebounds, Arkansas outscored the Rebels in the paint, 34-28, and off turnovers, 17-12. The Razorbacks' ability to limit Ole Miss's fast break opportunities also proved crucial, as they held their opponents to just nine points on the break.

In the end, Arkansas's balanced attack and stifling defense proved too much for Ole Miss, securing a hard-fought victory in conference play.

GAME LEADERS

Ole Miss:

* Malik Dia: 16 pts, 6 reb, 1 ast

* Ilias Kamardine: 4 ast, 16 pts, 4 reb

Arkansas:

* Darius Acuff Jr.: 26 pts, 9 ast, 2 stl