Arkansas Stuns No. 2 St. John's in NCAA Upset

The first round of the NCAA tournament saw a mix of expected outcomes and surprising upsets, with No. 9 Creighton defeating No. 8 Louisville and No. 12 McNeese knocking off No. 5 Clemson. However, the major upset came when No. 10 Arkansas stunned No. 2 St. John's, ending the Red Storm's impressive season. Arkansas, led by coach John Calipari, advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019, as St. John's struggled with their shooting and benching star RJ Luis Jr. The Razorbacks also saw No. 10 New Mexico secure their first tournament win in 13 years by defeating No. 7 Marquette. The clash between Arkansas and St. John's highlighted the storied rivalry between coaches Calipari and Pitino, with both having significant ties to Kentucky basketball. With the tournament progressing, the excitement continues as teams vie for a spot in the Sweet 16.