- Matchup: Texas Longhorns vs Arkansas Razorbacks
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Texas Longhorns (18-11) are set to visit Bud Walton Arena this Wednesday to face off against the Arkansas Razorbacks (21-8).
In their most recent game, the Texas Longhorns triumphed over Texas A&M, winning 76-70. The Longhorns accumulated 18 fouls, while their opponents tallied 17. Texas made 5 of 19 attempts from three-point range. Texas A&M shot an impressive 82.6% from the foul line, converting 19 of 23 attempts. The Aggies recorded 30 rebounds (8 offensive, 22 defensive) but were unable to block any shots. They also garnered 10 assists and secured 7 steals during the game. On defense, Texas allowed its opponents a shooting percentage of 38.3%, with 23 successful shots out of 60 attempts. The Longhorns dished out 8 assists, forced their opponents into 7 turnovers, and had 4 steals. They secured a total of 37 rebounds, including 11 offensive ones, and converted 15 of 16 from the free-throw line for a remarkable 93.8% success rate. Texas finished with a 43.5% field goal percentage (27 out of 62) and hit 7 of their 21 three-point attempts.
Tramon Mark was a standout player during this match, achieving 53.8% shooting accuracy, recording 2 assists, and playing for 33 minutes while grabbing 4 rebounds. He scored a total of 23 points on 7 out of 13 shooting.
As they head into this matchup, Texas holds a record of 18-11 for the season. The team averages 84.3 points per game (24th in college basketball) while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.4% (215 out of 608), and they convert 75.3% from the free-throw line. Team-wise, Texas averages 38.1 rebounds per game and has recorded 351 assists this season, ranking 329th in NCAA Division 1 for assists. They turn the ball over 11.0 times per game and commit 18.8 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Longhorns manage to force 9.6 turnovers per game while committing 21.4 personal fouls. They rank 40th in Division 1 in terms of assists allowed, having conceded 338 so far this season. Texas’s defense allows a field goal percentage of 44.4% (745 of 1,679) while giving up an average of 29.7 rebounds per game. Additionally, they allow opponents to shoot 35.7% from beyond the arc and are ranked 232nd in college basketball for points allowed (75.5).
In their last game, the Arkansas Razorbacks faced Florida and suffered a significant defeat, ending 111-77. The Razorbacks secured 16 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds, totaling 27 for the game. They committed 8 turnovers while gaining 7 steals. Florida committed 19 fouls during the contest, which allowed the Razorbacks 24 free-throw attempts; they converted 13 of these for a shooting percentage of 54.2%. From beyond the arc, Arkansas managed to make 4 of 13 attempts (30.8%). By the end of the game, they shot 30 out of 75 from the floor, resulting in a field goal percentage of 40.0%. Defensively, they allowed Florida to shoot 39 out of 69 for 56.5%. Arkansas also shot 42.1% from three-point range (8 of 19) and went 25 out of 32 at the free-throw line (78.1%). In terms of rebounds, Arkansas permitted Florida to secure 48 total rebounds, including 15 on the offensive end.
Billy Richmond III emerged as a key player for the Razorbacks, scoring 22 points in 39 minutes of play while dishing out 3 assists. He connected on 9 of 17 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 52.9%, and grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Razorbacks hold a record of 21-8 this season. They commit an average of 17.0 fouls per game, shooting 74.6% from the free-throw line. With an average of 17.1 assists per game (32nd nationally), they turn the ball over 8.9 times per contest. Arkansas has scored a total of 2,604 points this season, averaging 89.8 points per game, while collecting 35.8 rebounds per game. The Razorbacks are shooting an impressive 50.1% from the field, ranking 14th in Division 1.
Defensively, Arkansas allows a 31.5% success rate for three-pointers (229 of 728) and their opponents hit 71.4% of their free-throw attempts. They allow 14.6 assists and an average of 34.8 rebounds per game, ranking 277th and 219th in those defensive metrics respectively. In terms of points allowed, they are 325th in Division 1, conceding 79.7 points per game. The Razorbacks force an average of 11.9 turnovers per game but allow opponents to shoot 45.2% from the floor (250th nationally).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Arkansas
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