Arkansas Razorbacks announce historic news on freshman Darius Acuff Jr. after reaching the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Game summary of the Arkansas Razorbacks vs. High Point Panthers NCAAM game, final score 94-88, from March 21, 2026 on ESPN.

Darius Acuff Jr. had 36 points and six assists to help No. 4-seeded Arkansas survive a scare from 12th-seeded High Point with a 94-88 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night.

Arkansas guard and likely top-10 NBA draft pick Darius Acuff Jr. posted 36 points and six assists to lead the No. 4 seed Razorbacks to a 94-88 win over No. 12 seed High Point in the second round of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament on Saturday in Portland,

After John Calipari crashed out at Kentucky, people wondered if we'd seen the best of Cal. At Arkansas, that 'ol dog is back at it — and in Sweet 16.

It took a long time to put High Point away, but head coach John Calipari and Arkansas are making a return trip to the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16. Arkansas, after a battle with No. 12 High Point, pulled away behind a massive 36-point outing from star Darius Acuff Jr.

The freshman's evolution from bucket-getter to trusted leader has been quick and eye-popping. On Saturday, he did whatever it took to win.

Arkansas basketball's Billy Richmond III made crucial defensive plays, including a strip and a block, to save the Hogs' March Madness run.