Arkansas defeats Texas 78-70, boosts NCAA Tournament hopes

In a notable SEC matchup, Arkansas defeated Texas 78-70 at the Moody Center in Austin, marking their second consecutive conference win. Johnell Davis led the Razorbacks with a season-high 24 points, while Adou Thiero contributed 14 points and strong defensive play. Texas struggled offensively, shooting just 34.4% from the field, and faced a significant deficit, trailing by as much as 23 points in the second half. Despite a late surge that brought them within five points, the Longhorns could not complete the comeback. Arkansas capitalized on their free-throw opportunities, making 27 of 35 attempts, which helped maintain their lead throughout the game. This victory improves Arkansas' record to 14-8 overall and 3-6 in the SEC, reviving their hopes for an NCAA Tournament bid.