For the first time since 2017, the Arkansas men’s basketball team will play for an SEC Tournament title. The third-seeded Razorbacks, behind a game-high 29 points from Meleek Thomas and a driving layup from Darius Acuff with 42 seconds remaining in overtime,

The Ole Miss Rebels continue to embrace their underdog role at the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Championship, now with a Saturday matchup against No. 17 Arkansas standing between them and the SEC title game.

Alabama's time at the SEC Tournament came to a close Friday night with a disappointing loss to Ole Miss. Here is how social media reacted to the loss.

The No. 15 seed Rebels beat No. 2 Alabama 80-79 in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on March 13. It the third win in three days for Ole Miss at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Ole Miss (15-19) advances to face the winner of No. 11 Oklahoma (19-14) and No. 3 Arkansas (23-8) in the semifinals on March 14 at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Ole Miss Rebels basketball vs Arkansas Razorbacks in SEC Tournament semifinals on March 14, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

Chris Beard and Co. remain alive in Nashville, take down the Bulldogs to keep the season alive in the SEC Tournament.

The Ole Miss Rebels and No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide meet Friday in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET.