Arkansas Faces High Point in March Madness Round 2

Razorbacks look to advance to Sweet 16 after easy first round win

Mar. 21, 2026 at 7:40am

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The Arkansas Razorbacks, led by future lottery pick Darius Acuff, take on the High Point Panthers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. High Point pulled off an upset over Wisconsin in the first round, but now faces another tough test against the high-powered Arkansas offense. The game will be broadcast on TBS and truTV, with a 9:45 p.m. ET tip-off on Saturday night.

Why it matters

Arkansas is looking to make a deep tournament run after reaching the Sweet 16 last year as a 10-seed. High Point, meanwhile, is seeking its first-ever trip to the Sweet 16 after earning its first NCAA Tournament win. This matchup features a clash of styles, with Arkansas' explosive offense going up against High Point's stifling defense.

The details

Arkansas cruised past Hawaii in the first round, while High Point pulled off a thrilling one-point upset over Wisconsin. The Razorbacks are led by Darius Acuff, a projected NBA lottery pick, and have one of the most potent offenses in the country. High Point will try to slow down the pace and rely on its stingy defense to pull off another upset.

  • The game is scheduled for a 9:45 p.m. ET tip-off on Saturday, March 21.

The players

Darius Acuff

A future NBA lottery pick, Acuff leads Arkansas' high-powered offense.

High Point Panthers

The High Point basketball team, which earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament win by upsetting Wisconsin in the first round.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready for the challenge that High Point presents. They showed in the first round that they can compete with anyone.”

— Eric Musselman, Head Coach, Arkansas Razorbacks

What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the Sweet 16 and face the winner of the Gonzaga vs. Texas matchup.

The takeaway

This second-round matchup features a clash of styles, with Arkansas' high-powered offense going up against High Point's stifling defense. The game will be a test to see if High Point can pull off another upset and reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.