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Darius Acuff Jr. Scores 36 as Arkansas Survives High Point to Reach Sweet 16

The freshman’s record-setting season lifts the Razorbacks into the West regional in San Jose.

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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) reacts after a play in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Overview

  • No. 4 Arkansas beat No. 12 High Point 94-88 in Portland to advance from the NCAA second round.
  • The matchup produced 15 lead changes and six ties before Arkansas closed it out late in John Calipari’s 17th Sweet 16 trip.
  • Acuff totaled 36 points and six assists, sealed the game with a personal 7-0 burst capped by a late three, and surpassed Todd Day’s single-season scoring mark.
  • Meleek Thomas scored 19, Malique Ewin had 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Billy Richmond III added 15 with pivotal defensive plays for the Razorbacks.
  • High Point’s Rob Martin scored 30 and Cam’Ron Fletcher added 25, while Acuff’s tournament surge continues to boost top-10 NBA draft projections; Arkansas awaits Arizona or Utah State on Thursday in San Jose.