Kentucky beat Arkansas 85–77 at Arkansas on Jan 31, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 43 | 85 | |
| 35 | 42 | 77 |
| UK | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otega Oweh | 38 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 9-12 | 0-1 |
| Denzel Aberdeen | 38 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4-9 | 2-3 |
| Malachi Moreno | 27 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 4-7 | 0-0 |
| Collin Chandler | 23 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 5-9 | 2-4 |
| Andrija Jelavic | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-1 |
| Mouhamed Dioubate | 26 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-1 |
| Trent Noah | 19 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Brandon Garrison | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2-5 | 0-1 |
| Jasper Johnson | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 85 | 33 | 11 | 30-56 | 6-13 |
| ARK | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Acuff Jr. | 39 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 8-20 | 1-4 |
| Trevon Brazile | 38 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 5-10 | 2-6 |
| Meleek Thomas | 26 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 0-1 |
| Karter Knox | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Nick Pringle | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Billy Richmond III | 28 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 6-8 | 0-1 |
| Malique Ewin | 25 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4-8 | 0-0 |
| D.J. Wagner | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 77 | 21 | 10 | 29-59 | 3-14 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
UK offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · ARK defense in 1
ARK offense ranks better in 4 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · UK defense in 0
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
Expected pace: about 71 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otega Oweh | 32.0 | 17.8 | 4.4 | 2.7 |
| Denzel Aberdeen | 28.4 | 11.9 | 1.8 | 3.0 |
| Collin Chandler | 24.0 | 7.8 | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Malachi Moreno | 23.5 | 7.8 | 6.3 | 1.8 |
| Mouhamed Dioubate | 21.5 | 7.7 | 5.6 | 0.6 |
| Kam Williams | 20.7 | 7.7 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Jaland Lowe | 17.0 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Jayden Quaintance | 16.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Acuff Jr. | 34.1 | 20.7 | 2.9 | 6.7 |
| Trevon Brazile | 29.4 | 10.9 | 7.0 | 1.4 |
| Meleek Thomas | 25.5 | 14.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Karter Knox | 23.3 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
| D.J. Wagner | 22.5 | 7.2 | 0.9 | 2.2 |
| Billy Richmond III | 21.7 | 8.3 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Malique Ewin | 19.6 | 12.2 | 5.9 | 1.0 |
| Nick Pringle | 18.5 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 0.9 |
Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
44% of UK's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
47% of ARK's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | UK+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | ARK+10 | +10 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2024 | UK+9 | +9 | ||
| Jan 27, 2024 | UK+6 | +6 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2023 | UK+9 | +9 | ||
| Feb 7, 2023 | ARK+15 | +15 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2022 | ARK+2 | +2 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2021 | ARK+1 | +1 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.