No. 2 St. John's Falls to No. 10 Arkansas in NCAA Tournament Upset

Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm saw their NCAA Tournament run end in disappointment, losing 75-66 to John Calipari's Arkansas Razorbacks in the second round. Despite high hopes for a deep run, St. John's struggled offensively, shooting just 28% from the field and making only 2 of 22 three-point attempts. Arkansas, leveraging their size and athleticism, led for most of the game, with key contributions from freshman Billy Richmond III, who scored 16 points off the bench. This victory marks Calipari's return to the Sweet 16 for the first time in six years, while Pitino's chance to lead a record fourth school to the Final Four was thwarted. The game was characterized by its physicality, with both teams facing significant foul trouble throughout. Ultimately, Arkansas capitalized on late-game opportunities to secure their advancement in the tournament.