- Matchup: Hawaii Warriors vs Arkansas Razorbacks
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: TBS
- Betting Odds: Arkansas favored by 16 points
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The Arkansas Razorbacks (26-8) are set to take on the Hawaii Warriors (24-8) at the Moda Center this Thursday for the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Arkansas enters this matchup as 16-point favorites, with a total points line set at 160.
The Hawaii Warriors recently secured a victory against UC Irvine, winning 71-64. In terms of fouls in that match, Hawaii committed 15, while UC Irvine reached 20 fouls. The Warriors converted 5 of 11 attempts from beyond the arc. UC Irvine made 88.2% of their free throws, hitting 15 of 17. They gathered 22 rebounds (4 offensive and 18 defensive) but did not record any blocks. UC Irvine provided 14 assists and secured 8 steals during that game. Defensively, Hawaii allowed their opponents to shoot 36.1%, with UC Irvine making 22 of 61 shots. They also achieved 18 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and made 7 steals. On the boards, Hawaii collected a total of 48 rebounds, including 13 on offense. From the free-throw line, the Warriors successfully made 9 of 15, achieving a shooting percentage of 60.0%. Hawaii finished the matchup with a field goal percentage of 40.9% by making 27 of 66 attempts, including 8 out of 26 three-pointers.
Isaac Johnson played a pivotal role in this game, scoring 22 points on 10 of 18 shooting, while logging 25 minutes on the court and securing 7 rebounds. He exhibited a shooting percentage of 55.6% from the floor and contributed 2 assists.
As of now, Hawaii has accumulated a win-loss record of 24-8 for the season. They average 13.5 turnovers per game while committing 17.8 fouls. The team is grabbing an average of 39.3 rebounds per game, with a total of 439 assists so far this season, ranking them 200th nationally in assist statistics. The Warriors are making 31.5% of their attempts from the three-point line (236 of 749) and hitting 74.1% from the charity stripe. They average 79.6 points per game (ranking 90th in college basketball) and have a field goal percentage of 45.9%.
Defensively, the Warriors force an average of 12.2 turnovers per game and commit 20.8 personal fouls. They currently rank first in college basketball for the least assists given up, allowing only 299 this season. The Warriors permit an opponent field goal percentage of 41.1% (788 of 1,918) and average conceding 32.8 rebounds per game. Opposing teams are shooting 30.4% from three-point territory, placing the Warriors 67th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (69.7).
In their most recent game, the Arkansas Razorbacks triumphed over Vanderbilt, ending the match with a score of 86-75. They accounted for 27 defensive and 5 offensive rebounds, totaling 32 rebounds in the game. The Razorbacks turned the ball over 10 times while recording 4 steals. Vanderbilt committed 13 fouls which sent Arkansas to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11 for a success rate of 73.3%. Arkansas converted 62.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 15 of 24. Ultimately, the Razorbacks shot 51.7% from the field, making 30 of 58 shots. Vanderbilt shot 37.9%, hitting 25 of 66 attempts, while Arkansas held them to 41.7% on three-pointers with a perfect free-throw performance (15 of 15). Vanderbilt collected a total of 32 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards.
Darius Acuff Jr. was a standout player for the Razorbacks, scoring 30 points with 9 of 20 shooting, which results in a shooting percentage of 45.0%. He contributed 3 rebounds and logged a staggering 11 assists during his 37 minutes on the court.
Arkansas currently boasts a season record of 26-8. The Razorbacks commit an average of 16.9 fouls per game and maintain a 74.7% success rate from the free-throw line. They average 17.0 assists per game, ranking 28th in the nation, and only give up possession via turnover 9.0 times per game. Arkansas has scored 3,058 points this season (averaging 89.9 points per game) and collects an average of 36.1 rebounds. The Razorbacks are shooting 50.0% from the field, positioning them 13th nationally.
Defensively, Arkansas ranks 332nd in points allowed per game, averaging 80.1. They force their opponents into 11.5 turnovers per game and permit an opponent shooting percentage of 45.3% (ranked 249th). The Razorbacks concede 31.7% on three-point shots (263 of 830) while allowing opponents to convert 72.0% of their free throw attempts. They allow an average of 14.4 assists and 34.6 rebounds per game, ranking 263rd and 195th in those categories, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA game?
Prediction: Take Arkansas (-16)
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