- Matchup: Arkansas Razorbacks vs Alabama Crimson Tide
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Venue: Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Alabama Crimson Tide (18-7) are set to face the Arkansas Razorbacks (19-6) at Coleman Coliseum this Tuesday.
Recently, the Arkansas Razorbacks took the court against Auburn, clinching a victory with a score of 88-75. In terms of fouls, Arkansas committed 16, while Auburn had 15. The Razorbacks managed to make 6 out of 19 attempts from beyond the arc. Auburn shot 75.0% from the free throw line, scoring 15 out of 20 attempts. Additionally, Auburn gathered 31 rebounds (13 offensive and 18 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks during the game. They provided 10 assists and recorded 2 steals. Defensively, Arkansas limited their opponents to a shooting percentage of 40.9% (27 of 66). They also racked up 19 assists, created 7 turnovers, and made 6 steals. Arkansas secured 27 rebounds, with 5 being offensive, and converted 10 out of 15 free throw attempts for a percentage of 66.7%. The Razorbacks concluded the game with an impressive shooting percentage of 57.4% (35 of 61), including 8 of 21 from three-point range.
Darius Acuff Jr. played a crucial role in this game, boasting a field goal percentage of 66.7% and contributing 7 assists. He logged 38 minutes on the floor, totaling 2 rebounds and scoring 31 points on 10 of 15 shooting.
Entering this matchup, Arkansas holds a record of 19-6 this season. They average just 9.2 turnovers per game while racking up 16.3 fouls. As a unit, Arkansas claims 36.1 rebounds per contest and has recorded a total of 432 assists thus far, ranking 48th in Division 1 for ball distribution. The Razorbacks shoot 37.1% from three-point range (206 of 555) and boast a free throw percentage of 73.8%. They average a remarkable 88.8 points per game (11th in Division 1) while hitting 50.4% of their shots from the field.
On the defensive end, the Razorbacks force an average of 11.8 turnovers per game while conceding 17.8 fouls. They restrict opponents to a 30.9% shooting percentage from three-point range and currently rank 252nd in points allowed (76.5 PPG). Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 43.6% (693 of 1,590) while allowing an average of 34.5 rebounds per contest. Arkansas ranks 214th nationally for assists surrendered, allowing 355 this season.
In their last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide emerged victorious against South Carolina, winning 89-75. On the glass, Alabama allowed South Carolina to secure 29 rebounds (4 offensive). The Crimson Tide converted 25.0% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 28, while going 16 for 18 from the free throw line, achieving a percentage of 88.9%. South Carolina found success with 26 of 64 field goal attempts, finishing with a shooting percentage of 40.6% for the matchup. Additionally, Alabama shot 28 of 58 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 48.3%. From beyond the arc, Alabama sunk 14 of 34 attempts (41.2%). The Tide capitalized on 19 out of 27 free throw attempts for a 70.4% conversion rate. South Carolina’s 22 personal fouls led to numerous opportunities for Alabama at the line. They also committed 12 turnovers while gaining 7 steals during the contest, gathering a total of 39 rebounds (32 defensive, 7 offensive).
Aden Holloway was pivotal for the Crimson Tide in this confrontation, logging 20 points in 27 minutes, along with 3 assists. He effectively shot 6 of 9 (66.7%) from the field and also contributed 4 rebounds.
Alabama ends up with a record of 18-7 this season. They commit an average of 19.4 personal fouls per game and maintain an impressive 76.0% from the free throw line. Dishing out 16.7 assists per game (ranked 46th nationally), they only average 9.9 turnovers. With a total of 2,294 points this season (91.8 points per game), they pull in 41.3 rebounds on average. Offensively, Alabama is shooting 45.6% from the field, ranking 159th in the nation.
On defense, Alabama ranks 353rd in college basketball for points allowed per game, at 82.7. They force opponents into an average of 9.3 turnovers each game and allow a field goal percentage of 42.7% (ranking 104th nationally). Their defense holds adversaries to 31.7% from three (189 of 597) and 68.8% from the free throw line. Additionally, they concede 13.8 assists and an average of 40.5 rebounds per game, sitting at 210th and 361st nationally, respectively.
Who will secure a victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Arkansas
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