Arkansas Defeats St. John's in NCAA Tournament

In a dramatic NCAA Tournament clash, Arkansas Razorbacks upset the No. 2 seed St. John's Red Storm, advancing to their fourth Sweet Sixteen in five years with a 75-66 victory. The game was marked by Arkansas overcoming foul troubles and an enthusiastic St. John's crowd, with key performances from Boogie Fland and DJ Wagner sealing the win. Meanwhile, the storied rivalry between coaches Rick Pitino and John Calipari added another chapter, as they met for the 24th time in their careers, with Calipari's Arkansas emerging victorious. Despite not being close friends, both coaches expressed mutual respect, acknowledging their shared history in college basketball. This matchup highlights the continued impact of legendary coaches on the sport, with Pitino and Calipari both having made significant contributions to college basketball over decades. As Arkansas moves on, they await their next opponent in the Sweet Sixteen, either Texas Tech or Drake.