Richmond and Acuff power No. 20 Arkansas to a 94-86 win over Missouri
Arkansas guard Billy Richmond III (24) shoots over Missouri guard Jacob Crews (35) during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Credit: AP/Michael Woods
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Billy Richmond III scored 21 points and Darius Acuff Jr. added 20 to pace No. 20 Arkansas to a 94-86 win over Missouri on Saturday.
Arkansas (20-7, 10-4 Southeastern Conference) improved to 7-0 in games following a loss this season while also staying in contention for the SEC regular-season title. The Hogs are in second place, two games behind conference-leading Florida with four games still to be played.
The Hogs effectively put the game away on Malique Ewin’s dunk that gave Arkansas its biggest lead at 91-77 with 2:02 to play.
Ewin finished with 16 points and eight rebounds, Meleek Thomas added 14 points and eight rebounds, and Trevon Brazile contributed 12 points and six assists.
Missouri (18-9, 8-6) was led by Mark Mitchell's 26 points.
Arkansas was coming off a heartbreaking 117-115 double-overtime road loss to No. 25 Alabama on Wednesday. Acuff had a 49-point performance — the second-most in a single game in college basketball this season — and the Hogs have won four of their last five games.
Missouri came into Saturday’s matchup following an 81-80 mid-week home win over No. 19 Vanderbilt.
Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile (7) and Missouri guard Mark Mitchell, left, go after a rebound during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Credit: AP/Michael Woods
Up next
Arkansas: Hosts Texas A&M on Wednesday.
Missouri: Hosts Tennessee on Tuesday.
