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No. 1 Arkansas captures 11th consecutive SEC Indoor title
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – For the 11th consecutive year, and 15th time in program history, Arkansas claimed the SEC Indoor team title. The Razorbacks totaled 117.5 points for the victory, producing a dominating performance at Texas A&M this weekend.
Oklahoma finished as runner-up with 62 points while LSU placed third with 60.33 points.
Paityn Noe, a redshirt freshman, was the high point scorer with 16 points of a 5,000m victory and third place in the 3,000m. She earned the women’s Cliff Harper trophy.
After her 5,000m win on Thursday, Noe posted a time of 8:58.47 for third in the 3,000m behind an 8:55.27 by Alabama’s Doris Lemngole and 8:57.50 for Florida’s Hilda Olemomoi.
Arkansas totaled 47.5 points in three events on Saturday with 21 in the 800m, 14.5 in the high jump, and 14 in the 400m.
Rachel Glenn won high jump with a season best of 6-6 (1.98), just shy of the collegiate record she set in 2024 to win the NCAA Indoor title. Glenn attempted 6-7 (2.01), but missed each attempt at improving the collegiate record.
Razorbacks Heidi Hudson and Sydney Billington finished sixth and tied for seventh. Hudson, who contested the pentathlon on Thursday, improved her career best to 6-0 (1.83) while Billington cleared 5-10 (1.78).
Finishing behind Glenn was Georgia’s Elena Kulichenko, who set a career best of 6-4.75 (1.95). Starting at 6-0 (1.83), she cleared five consecutive bars on first attempts. Meanwhile, Glenn needed a pair of attempts at 6-2.25 (1.89) and 6-3.5 (1.92).
At 6-6, though, Kulichenko missed her first attempt while Glenn sailed over on her first try. Kulinchenko passed to the next height of 6-7 and missed twice.
In one of the fastest 400m races ever indoors, Georgia’s Aaliyah Butler won the scintillating race in 49.78, the world leader for 2025 and a meet record. Butler ranks No. 2 on the American and collegiate all-time list behind Razorback Britton Wilson’s 49.48 from 2023.
The previous meet record was 50.15 by Florida’s Talitha Diggs in 2023.
Arkansas placed second and third as career best times were generated by Isabella Whittaker and Kaylyn Brown. Whittaker clocked 49.90 as runner-up, which ranks No. 2 on the UA all-time list behind Wilson.
On the all-time American and collegiate lists, Whittaker ranks No. 3. On the all-time world list, Butler and Whittaker are the No. 6 and No. 7 performers. Brown produced a 50.70 in her second 400m of the season and ranks No. 5 on the UA all-time list.
A close finish in the 800m had LSU’s Michaela Rose winning in 2:00.25 with Razorback Sanu Jallow-Lockhart the silver medalist in 2:00.61. Arkansas also placed 3-4-7 with Analise Batista (2:01.60), Anna Podojil (2:02.12), and Ainsley Erzen (2:05.62).
Batista’s career best moves her to No. 3 on the UA all-time list while Podojil is now No. 5.
Razorback freshman Anya Jackson collected a bronze medal in the 200m with a career beset of 22.87 as she won her section. The time moves Jackson to No. 7 on the UA all-time list.
Tiana LoStracco also earned a bronze medal in the mile with a time of 4:37.45 as she finished behind Tia Wilson of Florida (4:30.10) and LSU’s Lorena Rangel Batres (4:30.25).
After the high jump, Glenn returned to the track for the 60m hurdles. She led a trio of Razorbacks who placed 6-7-8 for six team points. Glenn clocked 8.12, Skye Tolbert equaled her career best of 8.19 and Saira Prince ran 8.22.
Arkansas placed fourth in the 4 x 400m relay with a time of 3:27.95, which ranks No. 10 on the UA all-time list. The Razorback foursome included Kayla Davis (53.00), Sanaria Butler (51.68), Aaliyah Pyatt (52.03), and Joanne Reid (51.24).
Nia Robinson equaled her career best of 44-0 (13.41) to finish fifth in the triple jump. Hannah Estes finished sixth in the pole vault with a career best clearance of 13-11.75 (4.11).
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Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders odds, picks and predictions
The No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks (7-2) and No. 16 Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-2) meet Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Tip-off is set for noon ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NCAA basketball odds around the Arkansas vs. Texas Tech odds and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions for the best bets.
Arkansas earned its second straight win last Saturday, rolling past the Fresno State Bulldogs 82-58. It covered as a 20-point home favorite, and the Under (160.5) hit. Arkansas controlled the game defensively, forcing 17 turnovers and holding the Bulldogs to 15% (4-for-26) shooting from 3-point range. G Darius Acuff Jr. led the way with 18 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds and a steal.
Texas Tech extended its winning streak to 3 games Sunday with an 82-58 win over the LSU Tigers. The Red Raiders covered as 5.5-point home favorites, and the Under (153.5) cashed. Texas Tech locked in defensively, holding LSU to 17% (4-for-24) shooting from 3-point range. G Christian Anderson led all players with 27 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. F LeJuan Watts provided a double-double (15 points and 10 rebounds) off the bench.
Texas Tech and Arkansas last met March 27 in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The Red Raiders survived an 85-83 OT win, while Arkansas covered as a 5.5-point underdog. The total pushed past the number, cashing the Over.
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Arkansas vs. Texas Tech odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:49 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Arkansas -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Texas Tech -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Arkansas +1.5 (-115) | Texas Tech -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 157.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Arkansas vs. Texas Tech picks and predictions
Prediction
Arkansas 76, Texas Tech 73
BET ARKANSAS (-102).
This is a rematch the Razorbacks haven’t forgotten. They had Texas Tech on the ropes in the Sweet 16 last March before watching it slip away late, and this feels like a clear revenge spot on a neutral floor in Dallas.
What I like most is Arkansas’ backcourt. The Razorbacks are quicker, more dynamic and better equipped to control tempo, especially with Acuff starting to look more comfortable running the offense. When Arkansas is at its best, the ball is in its guards’ hands, pushing pace and creating pressure, and that’s an area where Texas Tech can struggle.
The Razorbacks’ losses this season have come against strong competition, and they were competitive in each one. Texas Tech, meanwhile, has been more uneven. The Red Raiders handled LSU, but they’ve also been blown out and pushed around by other quality opponents.
In a tight, high-energy matchup, I’ll trust the deeper roster, the fresher legs in the backcourt and the team with something to prove. Arkansas is the side for me.
PASS.
No need to play around with the spread when you can get the Razorback at plus odds on the moneyline.
BET UNDER 157.5 (-115).
Texas Tech leans on physical half-court defense, while Arkansas defends cleanly without sending teams to the line and ranks 28th nationally in 3-point defense. The Under has hit in 6 of Texas Tech’s last 7 games and 6 of Arkansas’ last 8, making this a strong trend-based spot.
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