Arkansas basketball puts the rest of the SEC on notice with blowout win

Arkansas sent a loud message to the rest of the SEC on Saturday night, bouncing back in emphatic fashion with a 93–68 blowout win over No. 15 Vanderbilt. The Razorbacks looked every bit like a team clicking on all cylinders, improving to 14–5 overall and 4–2 in conference play, while Vanderbilt fell to 16–3 and 3–3 in the SEC.

Razorbacks Flash Their True Potential in Dominant Win

From the opening tip, Arkansas set the tone with physicality, pace, and defensive intensity that had been missing in recent outings. The Razorbacks dominated the paint, attacked early and often, and were rewarded with easy buckets all night long, finishing with an eye-popping 13 dunks. That interior dominance translated directly to the glass, where Arkansas controlled the rebounding battle 39–27.

Trevon Brazile was the engine that powered the Razorbacks’ frontcourt. The senior put together one of the most complete performances of his career, recording a double-double with 10 points and a game-high 14 rebounds while also adding five assists, four steals, and two blocks. Brazile filled up the stat sheet in every way imaginable, anchoring the defense and igniting transition opportunities. When Brazile plays at this level, Arkansas becomes an extremely difficult team to beat.

Defensively, Arkansas was locked in from start to finish. The Razorbacks held Vanderbilt under 40 percent shooting from both the field and three-point range, forcing tough looks and disrupting rhythm. Arkansas’ ball pressure led to 10 Commodore turnovers, a clear indicator of how uncomfortable the Razorbacks made Vanderbilt on the offensive end.

Offensively, Darius Acuff Jr. continued his stellar season, leading Arkansas in both points and assists. The freshman guard controlled the tempo, created opportunities for teammates, and once again proved to be the steady hand guiding this Razorback attack.

A major boost came from the bench, where Malique Ewin delivered an ultra-efficient scoring night. Ewin poured in double-digit points on 5-of-6 shooting, continuing a strong stretch of play that has now seen him score in double figures in four straight games. At 6-foot-10 and 240 pounds, Ewin’s size and touch around the rim give Arkansas a much-needed physical presence off the bench, and his pairing with Brazile down low could be a true X-factor as the season progresses.

Arkansas’ depth was on full display throughout the night. Six Razorbacks finished in double figures, while seven players scored at least eight points. The ball movement was crisp and unselfish, with Arkansas out-assisting Vanderbilt 25–13 and consistently finding the best shot available.

By the final buzzer, the scoreboard told the story. A 25-point win over a ranked opponent, total control in the paint, elite defense, and contributions up and down the roster made this one of Arkansas’ most complete performances of the season.

If this is the version of the Razorbacks that shows up consistently, they won’t just be a threat in the SEC, they may be one of the scariest teams in the country.