DALLAS -- The No. 17 University of Arkansas men's basketball team rounded a corner late in the second half and held on for a 93-86 win against No. 16 Texas Tech on Saturday afternoon at the American Airlines Center.

In one swoop, the Razorbacks (8-2) won a second straight game against a ranked opponent, avenged an 85-83 loss to the Red Raiders in last season's Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament and evened the all-time series at 41-41.

Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile and guard Darius Acuff Jr. heated up to combine for 31 points in the second half.

"This was 100% a personal game, especially for the returners, I know," Brazile said. "We had this one circled, so it just feels good to get the dub. You've just seen all the emotions come out from the team at the end."

Brazile sprawled on the cou

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