- Matchup: Arkansas Razorbacks vs Arizona Wildcats
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: CBS
- Betting Odds: Arkansas (+8)
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The Arkansas Razorbacks (28-8) are on their way to the SAP Center this Thursday to face off against the Arizona Wildcats (33-2) in the Sweet 16 round. Arizona is entering the game as 8-point favorites, with the total set at 166.
In their most recent matchup, the Arkansas Razorbacks defeated High Point with a score of 94-88. The Razorbacks committed 9 fouls, while High Point incurred 17. From beyond the arc, Arkansas hit 10 of their 38 attempts. Conversely, High Point showcased a strong free-throw performance, hitting 10 of 11 for an impressive 90.9%. High Point secured 32 rebounds (8 on offense and 24 on defense) but did not record any blocks. They also tallied 17 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Arkansas allowed their opponents to shoot 45.3% from the field, giving up 34 field goals on 75 attempts. The Razorbacks recorded 18 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and made 8 steals. They grabbed 35 total rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, and converted 75.0% of their free throws, making 15 of 20 attempts. Arkansas finished the game with a 51.5% field goal percentage (35 of 68) and nailed 9 of 16 shots from three-point range.
Darius Acuff Jr. stood out in this match, scoring 36 points on 11 of 22 shooting. He played 34 minutes and contributed 1 rebound and 6 assists, achieving a 50.0% shooting efficiency.
The Razorbacks enter this matchup with a season record of 28-8. Offensively, they average 90.3 points per game, ranking 2nd nationally, and have a field goal percentage of 50.2%. They connect on 38.7% of their three-pointers (296 of 765) and hit 75.0% from the charity stripe. On the boards, Arkansas grabs an average of 36.3 rebounds per game and has a total of 622 assists for the season, placing them 10th in college basketball in assists. They commit an average of 9.0 turnovers and 16.5 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Razorbacks force their opponents into 11.5 turnovers per game while drawing 17.8 fouls. They limit opponents to 31.5% from three-point territory and rank 335th in points allowed per game at 80.3. Arkansas permits a shooting percentage of 45.3% (1,050 of 2,318) and allows an average of 34.5 rebounds per contest while ranking 332nd in assists surrendered with 523.
In their latest game, the Arizona Wildcats claimed a victory over Utah State, finishing the game at 78-66. Arizona recorded 29 defensive and 16 offensive rebounds for a total of 45. They turned the ball over 10 times without registering a steal. Utah State committed 25 fouls, leading to 39 free throw attempts for Arizona, who converted 27 for a success rate of 69.2%. Arizona shot 41.2% from three, making 7 of 17 attempts. As a whole, they finished the game shooting 39.3% from the field, hitting 22 of 56 shots. Defensively, they allowed Utah State to make 25 of 64 field goal attempts, resulting in a 39.1% shooting rate while conceding 23 rebounds (7 offensive).
Jaden Bradley was a key contributor for the Wildcats, scoring 18 points in 39 minutes on the court. He hit 6 of 16 shots, achieving a field goal percentage of 37.5%, while also grabbing 1 rebound.
Arizona holds a record of 33-2 for the season. Offensively, the Wildcats shoot 50.3% from the field, ranking 10th in the nation, scoring a total of 3,021 points (86.3 points per game). They average 42.8 rebounds each game and connect on 16.9 assists per contest, ranking 30th nationwide. Arizona commits about 10.8 turnovers and 15.9 fouls each game while converting 73.2% of their free throws.
Defensively, Arizona allows opponents 31.4% from three-point range (257 of 819) and permits 71.3% free-throw shooting. They average 12.1 assists and 31.7 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 73rd and 35th in their respective categories. The Wildcats rank 46th nationally in points allowed per game at 68.5 and force 11.9 turnovers on average, allowing opponents to shoot 39.0% from the field, ranking 9th in Division 1.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Take Arkansas (+8)
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