Arkansas Upsets Kansas 79-72 in NCAA Tournament First Round

In an intense opening round of the NCAA Tournament, the 10th-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks triumphed over the 7th-seeded Kansas Jayhawks, winning 79-72. Jonas Aidoo was a standout for Arkansas, scoring 22 points and playing strong defense, while Johnell Davis contributed 18 points, including crucial late-game free throws. The Razorbacks led by three at halftime and extended their lead to 10 points early in the second half, but Kansas managed to take a brief lead before Arkansas closed out the game with a decisive 15-5 run. The victory marked John Calipari's first tournament win as head coach of the Razorbacks, and they will face No. 2 seed St. John's in the next round. Kansas, making its 36th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, struggled with turnovers, committing 16 in the game. The matchup featured two of college basketball's winningest coaches, with Calipari and Kansas' Bill Self both recognized for their successful careers.