- Matchup: Arkansas Razorbacks vs Ole Miss Rebels
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Venue: The Sandy and John Black Pavilion, Oxford, MS
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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This Wednesday, the Ole Miss Rebels (8-6) will host the Arkansas Razorbacks (11-3) at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion.
In their latest matchup, the Arkansas Razorbacks bested Tennessee 86-75, showcasing an impressive performance. Arkansas achieved a 42.4% shooting percentage (25 of 59) and nailed 7 out of 23 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 29 of 33 attempts, achieving an excellent free-throw percentage of 87.9%. On the boards, Arkansas collected 29 rebounds, including 9 offensive, and handed out 7 assists. The defense tightened, forcing Tennessee into 12 turnovers while snagging 8 steals. Nonetheless, they allowed the opposition a 49.2% shooting percentage on 29 of 59 attempts.
Darius Acuff Jr. shined in this contest, scoring 29 points on 9-for-16 shooting during his 36 minutes on the floor. Additionally, he contributed 3 rebounds and 4 assists, finishing the game with an impressive field goal percentage of 56.3%.
Entering this game, Arkansas carries an 11-3 record for the season. The team averages only 9.9 turnovers per game and commits 16.1 fouls. The Razorbacks are grabbing 37.9 rebounds per game and have accumulated 243 assists, ranking 86th nationally in ball distribution. With a 39.1% shooting rate from three-point range (132 of 338) and a charity stripe percentage of 75.6%, they are scoring an average of 90.2 points per game, making them the 19th high-scoring team in Division 1 while shooting 48.7% from the field.
Defensively, the Razorbacks average forcing 12.2 turnovers and commit 19.4 personal fouls per game. They rank 199th in college basketball in assists allowed, conceding 201 assists this season. Defensively, they hold opponents to a field goal percentage of 42.4% (383 of 904) and gather 34.9 rebounds per game while limiting opponents to a 30.9% shooting average from three-point range. Their defense ranks 222nd in PPG allowed, at 74.9.
In their last outing, the Ole Miss Rebels fell to Oklahoma with a score of 86-70. The Rebels secured 19 defensive and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 27 boards in the game. They surrendered the ball on 7 occasions and enacted 5 steals. Oklahoma racked up 16 fouls, allowing Ole Miss 20 free-throw opportunities, of which they successfully converted 14, marking a 70.0% success rate. From three-point distance, the Rebels made 10 of 26 attempts (38.5%). Overall, they shot 23 of 61 from the floor, yielding a shooting percentage of 37.7%, while permitting Oklahoma a 50.8% shooting average on 31 of 61 shots taken. Ole Miss also allowed 37 total rebounds to Oklahoma, including 8 offensive boards.
Patton Pinkins was a standout for the Rebels in this matchup, scoring 25 points on an impressive 9 of 11 shooting ($81.8% field goal percentage) and grabbing 3 rebounds in 30 minutes, though he did not register any assists.
Currently, Ole Miss holds a record of 8-6 for the season. They shoot 44.8% from the field, placing them 224th in the nation. The Rebels have scored 1,040 total points (74.3 points per game) and grab approximately 36.1 rebounds per game. They average 14.2 assists (199th in college) and turn the ball over 10.8 times per game. Ole Miss commits 18.2 fouls per game and converts 73.3% of their free throw attempts.
On defense, Ole Miss permits 34.3% shooting from three-point range (110 of 321) and their opponents convert 67.6% of their free throws. They allow an average of 12.8 assists and 34.2 total rebounds per game, ranking 136th and 164th nationally. The Rebels are ranked 62nd in PPG allowed, conceding 67.9 points per game. They force 12.7 turnovers per game and hold opponents to a 41.8% shooting percentage from the field (94th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Ole Miss
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