Acuff's Explosive Scoring: A Razorbacks Star Shines Bright in a Tough Loss
A Stellar Outing: Acuff's Record-Breaking Night
Darius Acuff Jr. of the Arkansas men's basketball team delivered one of the most impressive individual performances of the 2025-26 college basketball season, establishing a new benchmark in Razorbacks history. His exceptional scoring effort, however, was not enough to secure a victory for his team.
The Epic Double-Overtime Battle Against Alabama
In a thrilling double-overtime contest held at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the Razorbacks suffered a narrow 117-115 defeat to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday, February 18th.
Acuff's Dominance: A Glimpse into His Unforgettable Game
Acuff's statistical breakdown from the intense double-overtime game against the Crimson Tide showcased his all-around contribution:
Points: 49
Field Goal Percentage: 16-for-27 (59.3%)
Three-Point Percentage: 6-for-10 (60%)
Free Throw Percentage: 11-for-12 (91.6%)
Rebounds: 5
Assists: 5
Steals: 1
Blocks: 1
Turnovers: 1
Leading the Pack: Top Scorers in the 2025-26 NCAA Basketball Season
Acuff's 49 points placed him among the elite scorers in college basketball for the current season. The top individual scoring performances in the NCAA during the 2025-26 college basketball season are highlighted below:
1. Dennis Parker Jr., Radford: 53 points (December 14, 2025)
2. Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas: 49 points (February 18)
T-3. Dominique Daniels, Jr., California Baptist: 47 points (January 24)
T-3. Javontae Campbell, Bowling Green: 47 points (January 3)
T-3. Paul McNeil, NC State: 47 points (December 17, 2025)
T-6. Josh Hubbard, Arkansas: 46 points (February 18)
T-6. Dontae Horne, Prairie View A&M: 46 points (February 14)
T-6. Keaton Wagler, Illinois: 46 points (January 24)
9. Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville: 45 points (February 9)
10. Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana: 44 points (December 9, 2025)
T-11. A.J. Dybantsa, BYU: 43 points (January 24)
T-11. David Coit, Maryland: 43 points (January 18)
T-11. Michael Eley, Hampton: 43 points (January 8)
A Place in History: Acuff's Mark on Arkansas Basketball
On February 18th, Acuff etched his name into the history books not only as the highest-scoring freshman in Arkansas history but also for achieving the second-highest point total in a single game for the Razorbacks. His 49 points are surpassed only by Rotnei Clark's 51-point performance against Alcorn State on November 13, 2009. Furthermore, his 49-point outburst stands as the most by an SEC player since Clark's notable game, according to the SEC basketball media guide.