SEC Tournament: Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi State, and Oklahoma Move On
The SEC Tournament kicked off with four thrilling matchups, as Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi State, and Oklahoma secured victories to advance to the second round.
Arkansas Survives Late Scare Against South Carolina
Arkansas 72, South Carolina 68
- Trevon Brazile led the way with 16 points, while Jonas Aidoo posted a double-double (14 points, 11 rebounds).
- The Razorbacks built a 20-point lead but had to grind out the win in the final minutes.
- Johnell Davis added 14 points, including clutch free throws to seal the win.
- Collin Murray-Boyles had a game-high 20 points and 12 rebounds for South Carolina.
No. 9 Arkansas (20-12) advances to face No. 8 Ole Miss in the second round.
Texas Overcomes Vanderbilt to Keep Tournament Hopes Alive
Texas 79, Vanderbilt 72
- Tre Johnson and Tramon Mark scored 19 points each to pace the Longhorns.
- Texas did not make a field goal in the final 6:17 but held on with key free throws.
- Jordan Pope added 14 points, while Arthur Kaluma chipped in 11 for Texas.
- Vanderbilt’s Jason Edwards led all scorers with 20 points, and Tyler Nickel added 14.
No. 13 Texas (18-14) moves on to play No. 5 Texas A&M in the second round.
Mississippi State Dominates LSU in 30-Point Blowout
Mississippi State 91, LSU 62
- Josh Hubbard led the Bulldogs with 26 points, sinking six three-pointers.
- Mississippi State outscored LSU by 30 points from beyond the arc.
- Jordan Sears (20 points), Robert Miller III (14 points), and Cam Carter (13 points) provided key contributions.
- LSU’s offense struggled, with Jordan Sears leading the Tigers with 20 points.
No. 10 Mississippi State (21-11) faces No. 7 Missouri next.
Oklahoma Rallies to Defeat Georgia Behind Freshman Star
Oklahoma 81, Georgia 75
- Freshman Jeremiah Fears exploded for 29 points, leading Oklahoma’s late comeback.
- Jalon Moore added 14 points and hit a career-high four three-pointers.
- Silas Demary Jr. led Georgia with 24 points, while Asa Newell added 21 points and 17 rebounds.
- Both teams entered the tournament fighting for NCAA bids.
No. 14 Oklahoma (20-12) advances to face No. 6 Kentucky in the second round.
SEC Tournament Second-Round Matchups
The SEC Tournament action continues with these key matchups:
- No. 8 Ole Miss vs. No. 9 Arkansas
- No. 5 Texas A&M vs. No. 13 Texas
- No. 7 Missouri vs. No. 10 Mississippi State
- No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Oklahoma
Will Arkansas tighten up defensively? Can Texas and Oklahoma boost their NCAA tournament chances? Mississippi State looks like a sleeper pick, but Missouri stands in the way. The next round promises even more drama in the SEC Tournament.
