**Arkansas Razorbacks Upset St. John’s in Round of 32**
The No. 10-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks achieved a significant upset by defeating No. 2 St. John’s, 75-66, during the round of 32 on Saturday at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. This victory marked a notable moment in the tournament, as legendary coaches John Calipari and Rick Pitino faced off, with Calipari emerging victorious. St. John’s became the first No. 2 seed to exit this year’s tournament.
### St. John’s Struggles
– St. John’s struggled offensively, shooting only 28% from the field and a dismal 2-22 from beyond the arc.
– RJ Luis Jr., the Big East Player of the Year, was benched late in the second half after contributing nine points and seven rebounds but shooting just 3-17 from the field.
– Zuby Ejiofor was the standout performer for St. John’s, scoring 23 points on 7 of 12 shooting and securing 12 rebounds. Deivon Smith was the only other player in double figures, finishing with 13 points.
### Arkansas’ Key Performers
– Arkansas had three players score in double figures, leading to their upset victory.
– Billy Richmond III led the Razorbacks with 16 points and nine rebounds.
– Karter Knox and Johnell Davis contributed 15 and 13 points, respectively.
– As a team, Arkansas shot 42.9% from the field but faced challenges from three-point range, hitting only 2-19.
Despite their shooting difficulties, the Razorbacks advanced to the Sweet 16 in Calipari’s inaugural season as head coach. They will face the winner of the matchup between No. 11-seeded Drake and No. 3-seeded Texas Tech.
### Conclusion
Can the Arkansas Razorbacks continue their momentum in the Sweet 16?
**FAQs:**
**Q: Who did the Arkansas Razorbacks defeat in the round of 32?**
A: The Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the St. John’s Red Storm, 75-66.
