Behind Darius Acuff, Arkansas ends High Point’s dreams

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Darius Acuff Jr. had 36 points, Meleek Thomas added 19, and fourth-seeded Arkansas burst 12th-seeded High Point's tournament bubble, pulling away late for a 94-88 victory over the Panthers in the NCAA Tournament West Region on Saturday.

Acuff scored nine of the Razorbacks' last 11 points as they broke from a tie at 83-83 in the final three minutes to overcome a 30-point performance from High Point guard Rob Martin.

Acuff had two layups and a 3-pointer in the next two minutes for a 90-83 lead...