St. John’s and Arkansas Set for NCAA Tournament Clash with Sweet 16 on the Line

Hall of Fame coaches Rick Pitino and John Calipari renew their rivalry as St. John’s faces Arkansas in Providence this afternoon.

St. John’s, a No. 2 seed, takes on No. 10 seed Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament’s second round at 2:40 p.m. ET on CBS.
The matchup features a storied coaching rivalry between Rick Pitino and John Calipari, who have faced each other 23 times previously.
Arkansas enters the game shorthanded, with leading scorer Adou Thiero potentially playing in a limited capacity after a knee injury.
St. John’s aims to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999, adding historical significance to their pursuit.
Arkansas boasts a tall and defensively strong lineup, presenting a challenge for St. John’s high-scoring offense.