Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari loved the performance from Darius Acuff Jr. on Saturday, but wants him to push for more.

What. A. Performance. Darius Acuff Jr. carried Arkansas basketball across the finish line as the Hogs avoided an upset against LSU.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Darius Acuff Jr. scored 24 of his career-high 31 points in the second half to lead No. 20 Arkansas to an 85-81 victory over LSU on Saturday. Acuff shot 10 for 11 from the field in the final 20 minutes,

With two defenders running at the freshman guard in the final minute with Arkansas hanging on with an 81-79 lead, Acuff fired a pass on the left wing to an open Trevon Brazile. The senior then nailed a 3-point shot, his only make from behind the arc in the game, to give the Razorbacks an 84-79 lead with 49 seconds remaining.

Snow, sub-freezing cold, and SEC basketball collide as Arkansas hosts LSU Saturday at Bud Walton Arena with full game and viewing details.

Play-by-play action for the LSU Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks NCAAM game from January 24, 2026 on ESPN.

After nine ties and 12 different lead changes, the Wolverines closed on a 24-12 run to win their fourth straight game.