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.
- 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.