Arkansas edges upset-minded High Point behind Darius Acuff Jr.’s 36 points
Published on March 22, 2026.
No. 4-seeded Arkansas defeated 12th seed High Point 94-88 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The game was a back-and-forth affair that featured 15 lead changes and six ties. The victory leaves No. 4 Arkansas coach John Calipari in the running for his 17th consecutive consecutive year. The Razorbacks will face the winner of the upcoming game between top-ranked Arizona and No. 9 seed Utah State in the Sweet 16.
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