The Arkansas Razorbacks will play the Oklahoma Sooners in the quarterfinals of the 2026 SEC Tournament.
The game is scheduled for Friday and will be broadcast on the SEC Network. Tipoff at Bridgestone Arena is set for approximately 8:30 pm (CT).
Razorbacks’ Quarterfinal History
Arkansas boasts a 16-3 all-time record in SEC quarterfinal games. This match marks the first time Arkansas and Oklahoma have clashed in the SEC Tournament.
Earlier Season Matchup
Arkansas and Oklahoma previously met in Norman on Jan. 27, with the Razorbacks securing an 83-79 victory. The Hogs overcame a 13-point deficit in the first half.
In the second half, Arkansas shot 50% from the field. They also held the Sooners to 36% shooting and just 3-of-11 from 3-point range.
Meleek Thomas scored 14 points in the second half on 6-of-9 shooting. Darius Acuff Jr. led the team with 21 points and 10 assists overall.
Oklahoma’s Recent Performance
Following the loss to Arkansas, Oklahoma’s record fell to 1-7 in SEC games. Since then, the Sooners have gone 8-4, including two wins in the SEC Tournament.
Nijel Pack has been instrumental, averaging 17.3 points and shooting 49.4% from 3-point range.
What’s Next
The winner of the Arkansas-Oklahoma game will advance to face the winner of Alabama-Ole Miss in the SEC semifinal on Saturday. The game will be televised on ESPN.
- Arkansas is the #3 seed with a 23-8 record overall, and 13-5 in the SEC.
- Oklahoma is the #11 seed with a 19-14 record overall, and 7-11 in the SEC.
- The approximate tipoff time is 8:30 pm (CT).
Tipoff is set for approximately 2:30 pm (CT).