DAYTON, OH - In a highly anticipated matchup, the No. 10 seed Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the No. 2 seed St. John's Red Storm in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The final score was [Insert Actual Score Here]. The game marked a significant upset and ended St. John's hopes of a deep tournament run.
This game was more than just a basketball game; it was a reunion of coaching rivals. John Calipari and Rick Pitino, who previously faced off in the 1996 Final Four, found themselves on opposite sidelines once again. Calipari's Arkansas team executed their game plan effectively, stifling St. John's offensive threats and controlling the tempo.
[Insert Key Plays and Stats Here - e.g., Arkansas's strong rebounding, St. John's struggles from the three-point line, leading scorers for each team].
With the win, Arkansas advances to the Sweet 16, where they will face [Insert Next Opponent Here]. St. John's, despite a strong regular season, will head home early. This loss highlights the unpredictable nature of March Madness.
Arkansas Upsets St. John's in NCAA Tournament
The Arkansas Razorbacks, led by coach John Calipari, defeated St. John's Red Storm in a first-round NCAA Tournament upset. The game was a coaching rematch between Calipari and Rick Pitino from the 1996 Final Four. Arkansas's victory sends them to the Sweet 16, while St. John's season ends earlier than expected.
Source: Read the original article at NBC