Darius Acuff Jr. scored 30 points and had 11 assists to lead Arkansas to its first SEC Tournament title and automatic NCAA Tournament berth since 2000. The SEC Tournament championship game was played on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Arkansas' last SEC Tournament title came in 2000. Arkansas Razorbacks The men's basketball team from the University of Arkansas that won the 2026 SEC Tournament title, securing an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Vanderbilt Commodores The men's basketball team from Vanderbilt University that lost to Arkansas in the 2026 SEC Tournament championship game.

Source: Washington Post March 15, 2026 21:00 UTC