Arkansas survives High Point, advances to Sweet 16
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Portland, Ore. — The No. 4 University of Arkansas men’s basketball team defeated No. 12 High Point 94-88 in the NCAA Tournament second round on Saturday, March 21, with freshman Darius Acuff Jr. scoring 36 points to lead the Razorbacks to a regional semifinal berth.
Arkansas’ victory advances the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16 in San Jose next weekend, where they will face either No. 1 Arizona or No. 9 Utah State; ticket offers were posted this week and an official game time will be announced following other second-round outcomes.
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Timeline
- 1. High Point upset No. 5 Wisconsin 83-82 in the Round of 64.
- 2. Arkansas defeated Hawaii 97-78 in the Round of 64.
- 3. Arkansas beat High Point 94-88 in the second round on March 21.
- 4. Darius Acuff Jr. scored 36 points in the second-round victory.
- 5. Arkansas advances to the Sweet 16 in San Jose to face Arizona or Utah State.
Why it matters
If you're a basketball fan, this is a thrilling time. Arkansas' victory means they're one step closer to the NCAA championship. If you're in San Jose, you might want to snag a ticket to see the Razorbacks in action next weekend.
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