Arkansas pulled off a stunning upset against St. John’s in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, winning 75-66 to advance to the Sweet 16. Despite a physical game with a total of 44 fouls, the Hogs took control early and held off a late rally by St. John’s to secure the victory. Billy Richmond III led the way with a career-high tying 16 points and nine rebounds, while Karter Knox and Johnell Davis also contributed with double-digit scoring. The key to the win was a strong finish to the first half and an early run in the second half.
Arkansas will now face third-seed Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 next Thursday in San Francisco. This victory marks the program’s fourth Sweet 16 appearance in five seasons. Head coach John Calipari also reached a milestone with his 59th NCAA Tournament win and defeated two Hall of Fame coaches in back-to-back games.
Arkansas improves to 52-35 in NCAA Tournament games and remains undefeated in Providence with a 5-1 record. The Razorbacks will look to continue their success as they aim for a spot in the Elite Eight. For more updates on Arkansas Men’s Basketball, fans can follow @RazorbackMBB on social media.
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