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Calipari's Arkansas Upsets Pitino's St. John's to Reach Sweet 16

In a physical, low-scoring game, Arkansas defeated St. John's 75-66, marking John Calipari's 16th Sweet 16 appearance and ending Rick Pitino's season.

Head Coach John Calipari of the Arkansas Razorbacks jogs off the court after a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bud Walton Arena on March 08, 2025
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Arkansas guard Johnell Davis (1) drives to the basket against St. John's center Vince Iwuchukwu (8) during the second round of the NCAA men's tournament at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Overview

  • John Calipari led Arkansas to a 75-66 victory over Rick Pitino's St. John's, securing a Sweet 16 spot for the Razorbacks.
  • This win marks Calipari's 16th Sweet 16 appearance and his first with Arkansas, making him the fourth coach to achieve this milestone with four different schools.
  • St. John's struggled offensively, shooting just 28% from the field and missing their final seven 3-point attempts in a game defined by physicality and poor shooting.
  • The game featured controversial officiating, with both teams committing numerous fouls and fans criticizing the referees' performance.
  • Arkansas will face the winner of the Texas Tech vs. Drake matchup in the Sweet 16, continuing their unexpected tournament run as a 10th seed.