Arkansas Dominates LSU in a Decisive Showdown
In a decisive showdown on Tuesday, No. 21 Arkansas secured a commanding 91-62 victory over LSU, who are currently facing significant challenges this season. Freshman standout Darius Acuff Jr. showcased his scoring prowess once again, contributing 28 points to the Razorbacks’ success, marking his fifth consecutive game in which he has scored 21 points or more.
Key Performers
Fellow first-year player Meleek Thomas also made an impact, adding 20 points to the tally, while Trevon Brazile delivered a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Billy Richmond III rounded out the scoring with 13 points, helping Arkansas extend their winning streak to five out of their last six games.
LSU’s Struggles
On the other side, the struggling LSU team featured Marquel Sutton and Pablo Tamba, who scored 18 and 11 points, respectively. However, the Tigers had a tough shooting night, connecting on only 31% of their attempts (21 of 68), which has now led to five losses in their last six matchups. LSU did manage to out-rebound Arkansas 43-36 and secured 21 offensive rebounds, but that translated to just 13 second-chance points.
Game Highlights
The Razorbacks began the game with intensity, scoring the initial eight points and keeping the Tigers scoreless for nearly four minutes. Robert Miller III finally broke the silence for LSU, but Arkansas established an early 12-2 run that set the tone for the contest. Acuff, who was named the SEC freshman of the week six times this season, continued his scoring streak, including a strong performance against LSU earlier in the season, where he peaked with 31 points.
By halftime, Arkansas held a solid lead at 42-27, and a fast-break layup from Acuff early in the second half ignited a 15-3 scoring run, pushing the score to a daunting 69-37 with under ten minutes left in the game. Late in the match, Arkansas forward Malique Ewin left the floor following a head injury from a flagrant foul by Tamba, raising concerns for Razorbacks’ fans.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Arkansas is set to host Auburn this Saturday, while LSU will travel to Tennessee for their next matchup, hoping to turn their fortunes around as they continue through the season.
