Fansided · Jan 3
Razorbacks open SEC play with marquee win over No. 19 Tennessee
Jan 3, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Amaree Abram (77) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr (5) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images | Nelson Chenault-Imagn ImagesArkansas couldn’t have asked for a better way to open conference play. In their first SEC game of the season, the Razorbacks delivered an impressive 86–75 victory over No. 19 Tennessee, announcing themselves as a serious threat in what is widely considered the nation’s most brutal conference. With the win, Arkansas improves to 11–3 on the season, while the Volunteers fall to 10–4.