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Razorbacks to Face High Point in NCAA Tournament Second Round
Arkansas and High Point set to clash in Portland with Sweet 16 berth on the line
Mar. 21, 2026 at 4:10pm
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The University of Arkansas Razorbacks will take on the #12 seed High Point Panthers in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Saturday night in Portland. Both teams boast high-powered offenses, ranking among the NCAA's top 5 in scoring, and will be vying for a spot in the Sweet 16.
Why it matters
This matchup features two teams with contrasting tournament pedigrees - Arkansas is a perennial March Madness contender, while High Point pulled off a surprise upset of #4 seed Wisconsin in the first round. The winner will advance to face either #3 Gonzaga or #11 Texas in the Sweet 16 next week.
The details
Arkansas, the #5 seed, is 13-10 all-time in NCAA Tournament second-round games, while head coach John Calipari boasts a 16-5 record in such contests. High Point, the #12 seed, stunned #4 Wisconsin in the first round after ranking 3rd in the NCAA in scoring at 90.0 points per game during the regular season. The Razorbacks and Panthers have a common opponent in Winthrop, with Arkansas edging the Eagles 84-83 and High Point going 2-1 against them.
- The Arkansas-High Point game is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2026 at approximately 8:45 pm.
- The winner will advance to face the victor of the Gonzaga-Texas matchup in the Sweet 16 next week in San Jose.
The players
John Calipari
The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, who has extensive NCAA Tournament experience with a 16-5 record in second-round games.
High Point Panthers
The #12 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, who pulled off a surprise upset of #4 seed Wisconsin in the first round.
What’s next
The winner of the Arkansas-High Point game will face the victor of the Gonzaga-Texas matchup in the Sweet 16 next week in San Jose.
The takeaway
This second-round clash features two teams with contrasting tournament pedigrees but equally potent offenses, setting the stage for an exciting battle with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line.
