The Arkansas Razorbacks delivered a resounding 91-62 victory over the Louisiana State Tigers at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, with Darius Acuff Jr. leading the charge. The junior guard's 28 points and 5 assists propelled Arkansas to a convincing win, surpassing the predicted margin of 0.5 points. CHD Scout's pre-game prediction had Arkansas edging out LSU by the slimmest of margins, but the actual outcome was far more one-sided.
Darius Acuff Jr. Scores 28 Points on 50% Shooting
At halftime, Arkansas held a commanding 42-27 lead, with Acuff Jr. already having scored 15 points. The Razorbacks' offense continued to click in the second half, scoring 49 points to seal the dominant win. Meleek Thomas chipped in with 20 points, while Trevon Brazile added 14 points and 12 rebounds to the Razorbacks' balanced attack. For LSU, Marquel Sutton was the lone bright spot, scoring 18 points and grabbing 6 rebounds in a losing effort.
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The game was essentially over by the midpoint of the second half, as Arkansas' lead ballooned to 30 points. The Razorbacks' stifling defense held LSU to just 35 points in the second half, while their own offense continued to fire on all cylinders. Pablo Tamba and Robert Miller III added 11 and 10 points, respectively, for the Tigers, but it was not enough to stem the tide.
This win was a Quadrant 1 victory for both teams, with Arkansas improving to 18-6 on the season. The Razorbacks' current net ranking of 24 will likely receive a boost from this impressive road win. For LSU, the loss drops them to 14-10, but the fact that this was a Q1 game will help mitigate the damage to their tournament resume. The Tigers' current net ranking of 57 must be bolstered by stronger performances in their remaining games.
The Razorbacks' dominant performance will undoubtedly strengthen their case for a high seed in the NCAA tournament. With their strong road win over a respectable opponent like LSU, Arkansas has solidified their position as a top contender in their conference. As the season enters its final stretch, the Razorbacks want to build on this momentum and make a deep run in the tournament.