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Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NCAA Sends Parting Message to Johnell Davis After Final Arkansas Game
The Arkansas Razorbacks recently capped off the first season of the John Calipari era, ending the year with a loss in the NCAA Tournament. Arkansas suffered an 85-83 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Sweet 16, officially eliminating them from the NCAA Tournament. Advertisement After the game, the official social media account of the NCAA's March Madness posted a thankful message for Arkansas star Johnell Davis, highlighting an incredible year for one of college basketball's finest. "Made his mark," posted the NCAA. "Thank you, Johnell Davis. Davis finished his college career having played four seasons at FAU and one season at Arkansas. In Davis' final game with the Razorbacks, the star guard posted 30 points, six rebounds and one assist, capping off his career with a splash. Davis finished the season averaging 12.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Arkansas Razorbacks guard Johnell Davis (1). Kyle Terada-Imagn Images During his time with the Owls, Davis helped put the small school in Florida on the map. He helped lead FAU to a deep NCAA Tournament run, averaging 18.2 points, 6.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game in his final season with the Owls (2023-24). Advertisement The Indiana native entered the college basketball scene as an under-the-radar prospect and wound up being one of the most lethal scorers in the SEC. Related: Duke Reacts to Historic Cooper Flagg Announcement Related: Maryland Sends Parting Message to Julian Reese After NCAA Tournament Loss
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Social Media Reacts to Arkansas' Heartbreaking Overtime Loss to Texas Tech
The Arkansas Razorbacks' NCAA Tournament run came to a painful end Thursday night, as they fell 85-83 in overtime to the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Johnell Davis (1) reacts after losing to the Texas Tech Red Raiders during overtime during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Kyle Terada-Imagn Images The Razorbacks had control for much of the game, thanks in large part to standout performances from guards Nelly Davis and Karter Knox, who combined for 50 points. Despite their efforts, along with double-digit contributions from D.J. Wagner and Trevon Brazile, Arkansas could not hold off Texas Tech's late charge. Advertisement The game's defining moment came in the final seconds of regulation. With Arkansas leading 72-69, Texas Tech secured a rebound off a missed Razorbacks free throw. However, officials halted play due to a clock malfunction, which resulted in a lengthy review. After adjusting the game clock, Texas Tech used the additional time to set up Darrion Williams, who drilled a three-pointer to send the game to overtime. Williams then sealed the victory with the game-winning basket with just 7.3 seconds left in the extra period. Following the loss, social media erupted with reactions, many of which criticized the controversial stoppage. Some fans argued that the delay unfairly disrupted Arkansas' defensive momentum, giving Texas Tech an unintended advantage. Others pointed out the Razorbacks' struggles to maintain composure late, allowing the Red Raiders to erase a 16-point deficit. Despite the heartbreak, Arkansas' postseason run showcased resilience, particularly in a transition year under Calipari. While the loss will undoubtedly sting, the foundation appears strong for the Razorbacks moving forward. As the tournament marches on, the debate over the clock stoppage will linger, but for Arkansas, the focus now shifts to what lies ahead in the program's new era.
USA Today
28-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas Tech vs Arkansas basketball live updates: Prediction, where to watch Sweet 16 game
The men's NCAA Tournament continues in the Sweet 16 with a Cinderella of dubious origin. Can a John Calipari-coached team truly be considered a Cinderella? Regardless of the answer, the 10-seed Arkansas Razorbacks are the lone seed lower than a six to make it past the first weekend of March Madness, with Calipari's squad dispatching Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm with aplomb. Now, they turn their attention to No. 3 Texas Tech, which dispatched would-be bracket-buster Drake behind 53 combined points from JT Toppin and Darrion Williams. The Red Raiders seek the third Elite Eight appearance in program history, joining two other appearances in 2018 and 2019. Grant McCasland has already improved upon the result from his first season in Lubbock. But he undoubtedly is not going to rest on his laurels and be satisfied with a showing in the Sweet 16. Follow Texas Tech vs Arkansas live, with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line. USA TODAY Sports is bringing you live updates, scores, highlights and analysis throughout the game. Texas Tech vs Arkansas score Team 1H 2H Final Texas Tech Arkansas Texas Tech vs Arkansas Sweet 16 live updates This section will be updated. John Calipari Sweet 16 record Calipari joined Lon Kruger as the lone coaches ever to lead four different programs to the Sweet 16 when Arkansas reached the second weekend this season. This season also marks Calipari's 16th time reaching the Sweet 16, as he has accomplished the feat at each school he has coached at, from UMass to Memphis to Kentucky and now Arkansas. Calipari has been quite successful in Sweet 16 games in his career. Here's his career Sweet 16 record: Calipari Sweet 16 record: 12-3 Arkansas basketball stats Note: Adou Thiero and Boogie Fland are averaging 15.6 and 14.2 points per game this season, respectively, but have missed extended time due to injury. Thiero is expected to contribute on Thursday with Fland already returned for the tournament. Here are Arkansas' stats leaders on a per-game basis for the 2024-25 season: Points: Johnell Davis (11.4) Rebounds: Trevon Brazile (5.4) Assists: D.J. Wagner (3.6) Steals: Johnell Davis (1.5) Blocks: Zvonimir Ivisic (1.) Texas Tech vs Arkansas men's basketball betting odds Spread: Texas Tech (-5.5) Texas Tech (-5.5) Over/under: 148.5 148.5 Moneyline: Texas Tech -250 | Arkansas +200 Men's March Madness championship odds March Madness odds, according to BetMGM, as of Wednesday, March 26 Here's a full look at the odds of each remaining team to win the men's NCAA Tournament. Duke (+210) Florida (+340) Houston (+475) Auburn (+475) Tennessee (+1600) Alabama (+1900) Michigan State (+1900) Texas Tech (+2200) Maryland (+3500) Arizona (+5000) Kentucky (+6600) Purdue (+8000) BYU (+8000) Michigan (+8000) Ole Miss (+9000) Arkansas (+10000) Texas Tech vs Arkansas picks and predictions USA TODAY Network's experts are split down the middle on this game. While USA TODAY's Craig Meyer and SW Times' Jackson Fuller like Arkansas to keep on dancing into the Elite Eight, AZ Central's Jeremy Cluff and the Lubbock Avalanche Journal's Nathan Giese believe the Red Raiders will stonewall Calipari's Razorbacks. The only consensus? It will be close. Jeremy Cluff: Texas Tech 70, Arkansas 67 Craig Meyer: Arkansas 78, Texas Tech 74 Jackson Fuller: Arkansas 81, Texas Tech 78 Nathan Giese: Texas Tech 79, Arkansas 72 What time is Texas Tech vs Arkansas today? Tipoff: 10:09 p.m. ET Where to watch Texas Tech vs Arkansas? TV Channel: TBS/truTV TBS/truTV Live Stream: Sling TV Texas Tech vs Arkansas will be broadcast on TBS and truTV. The game can be streamed on Sling TV, which has the Warner Bros. Discovery family of networks. An alternative option is to watch on Max, which is airing any games not broadcast on CBS.
Miami Herald
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
No. 10 Arkansas stuns No. 2 St. John's to reach Sweet 16
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Billy Richmond III scored nine of his 16 points in the second half, allowing 10th-seeded Arkansas to withstand a comeback from second-seeded St. John's and earn a 75-66 victory in Saturday afternoon's West Region second-round action. The Razorbacks (22-13), who are 5-1 in their last six games, advanced to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five years despite shooting just 2-of-19 from 3-point range and four players getting into foul trouble. In a legendary coaching matchup with Rick Pitino of St. John's (31-5), John Calipari earned his 59th all-time NCAA Tournament win -- the most among active coaches. Karter Knox (15 points) and Johnell Davis (13 points) were also double-figure scorers for Arkansas, which had a 13-point lead whittled down to two with 4:11 left in regulation. The Razorbacks will face either Texas Tech or Drake in the Sweet 16. Zuby Ejiofor had 23 points and 12 rebounds for St. John's, but a 28 percent shooting night and just 2-of-22 from distance was too much to overcome. Leading scorer R.J. Luis Jr. was held to 3-of-17 shooting and had just nine points. Deivon Smith added 13 points. The Razorbacks scored the final seven points of the second half to take a 35-32 lead and never trailed from there. Zvonimir Ivisic's inside finish flipped the score before Boogie Fland's hanging layup in the paint capped the period. The momentum stayed after halftime as two D.J. Wagner layups -- including a blow-by to force an early timeout -- and a Knox transition layup fueled an opening 9-2 run. Jonas Aidoo's dunk finished the streak and marked the first double-digit lead for either side with 16:25 to go, and he also followed Kadary Richmond's layup with a three-point play. Scott netted just the second St. John's 3-pointer thereafter, but Trevon Brazile's alley-oop finish and Richmond's transition layup upped the lead to 12 with 12:33 left. The Arkansas advantage reached 13 before the Red Storm surged as Ivisic fouled out with 11:58 left. Smith's three-point play sparked a 7-0 run to move within six halfway through, and it extended to 14-6 to bring the difference within one possession with 6:53 left. The Red Storm was 11 of 18 from the foul line in the second half and also missed eight of their final nine field-goal attempts. Off the opening jump, the Razorbacks turned around a 4-2 deficit in 1:30 with a 12-2 segment that began with a one-handed Brazile dunk and also included a Johnell Davis triple and Knox's three-point play. Ejiofor's interior dominance helped St. John's stay close, ultimately taking its first lead on a Smith layup with 4:25 left before halftime. He scored 16 in the opening half. --Joshua Kummins, Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
Fox Sports
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Davis scores 20, Brazile adds 16 and 14 rebounds, Arkansas beats Vanderbilt 90-77
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Johnell Davis scored 21 points, Trevon Brazile had his first double-double of the season and Arkansas beat Vanderbilt 90-77 on Tuesday night. Brazile finished with 16 points and a season-high 14 rebounds. D.J. Wagner scored all of his 14 points in the second half, Zvonimir Ivisic also scored 14 and Karter Knox added 10 for Arkansas (18-12, 7-10 SEC). Knox converted two three-point plays and Brazile stole an inbounds pass and took it the other way for a windmill dunk in a 13-0 run that gave the Razorbacks the lead for good and made it 43-35 with two seconds left in the first half. A.J. Hoggard hit a 3-pointer that made it a six-point game 41 seconds into the second half but the Commodores got no closer. Tyler Nickel led Vanderbilt (20-10, 8-9) with 16 points and and Hoggard added 14 with seven assists. Devin McGlockton, who fouled out with almost five minutes to play, scored 12 and MJ Collins 10. The Commodores had won three games in a row — all against ranked opponents. Arkansas made 33 of 65 (51%) from the field and limited Vanderbilt to 38% (23 of 60) shooting. Adou Thiero (knee) missed his third consecutive game for the Razorbacks and was replaced in the lineup by Brazile. The 6-foot-8 Thiero is shooting 55% from the field and leads the team in scoring (15.6 per game) and rebounding (6.0). Both teams close the regular season on Saturday when Arkansas plays host to No. 25 Mississippi State and Vanderbilt travels to take on Georgia. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and recommended
