Arkansas won the 2026 SEC men’s basketball tournament, beating Vanderbilt 86–75 in the championship game in Nashville.

Quick Scoop

  • Champion: Arkansas Razorbacks.
  • Runner-up: Vanderbilt Commodores.
  • Final score: 86–75 in favor of Arkansas.
  • Dates: March 11–15, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Star performance: Freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. dropped 30 points and 11 assists in the title game, a historic stat line for the SEC tournament.
  • Coach storyline: It was Arkansas coach John Calipari’s first SEC tournament title with the Razorbacks and his first since 2018 (with Kentucky).

Key Facts in One Glance

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Item Detail
Who won SEC tournament 2026 basketball? Arkansas Razorbacks (men’s)
Opponent in final Vanderbilt Commodores
Championship game score Arkansas 86 – 75 Vanderbilt
Location Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
Standout player Darius Acuff Jr., 30 PTS / 11 AST
Notable note First SEC tourney title for Arkansas since 2000

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