FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Interstat) — Kentucky built a first-half lead and held off Arkansas for an 85-77 men’s basketball victory Saturday at a sold-out Bud Walton Arena.

The Wildcats, who led 42-35 at halftime, were paced by Otega Oweh’s game-high 24 points. The Razorbacks’ Darius Acuff Jr. scored 22 points in the loss. Kentucky’s efficiency proved decisive, as it shot 53.6% from the field and outscored Arkansas by 15 points from the 3-point line. The Wildcats also won the rebounding battle, securing 10 offensive boards to Arkansas’ five.

The win improved Kentucky to 15-7 overall, while Arkansas fell to 16-6. The game was a Southeastern Conference matchup.