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No. 12 High Point Falls Short of Sweet Sixteen Bid After Late Run by No. 4 Arkansas
High Point showed resilience and firepower in March Madness, but Arkansas pulled away late to end the Panthers' historic tournament run.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:51am
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No. 12 seed High Point University put up a valiant effort against No. 4 seed Arkansas in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, but ultimately fell short of advancing to the Sweet Sixteen. High Point led by as many as five points early and was up 56-52 with 14 minutes remaining, but Arkansas responded with a late 10-2 run to take control of the game. The Panthers fought back to tie it at 83, but Arkansas outscored them 11-5 in the final 3:19 to secure the victory.
Why it matters
High Point's tournament run marked the first time the school had ever won an NCAA Tournament game, making their near-upset of Arkansas all the more impressive. The game showcased the talent and resilience of the High Point Panthers, who gave one of the tournament's top seeds all they could handle before ultimately falling short.
The details
High Point was led by a dominant scoring performance from Rob Martin (30 points) and Cam'Ron Fletcher (25 points), who combined for 55 of the Panthers' 88 points. However, Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. stole the show with 36 points to lead the Razorbacks to victory. The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than three points for a stretch in the second half before Arkansas made its decisive late run.
- High Point advanced to the Round of 32 with an upset victory over No. 5 seed Wisconsin on Thursday.
- The High Point vs. Arkansas game was played on Saturday night.
The players
Rob Martin
A High Point University basketball player who scored 30 points in the loss to Arkansas.
Cam'Ron Fletcher
A High Point University basketball player who scored 25 points in the loss to Arkansas.
Darius Acuff Jr.
An Arkansas basketball player who scored a game-high 36 points to lead the Razorbacks to victory over High Point.
John Calipari
The legendary head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team.
What’s next
Arkansas will face the winner of No. 1 Arizona and No. 9 Utah State in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
High Point's near-upset of a top-4 seed in the NCAA Tournament showcased the program's growth and potential, even as their historic tournament run ultimately came to an end against a talented Arkansas squad. The Panthers proved they can compete with the best teams in the country and have established themselves as an up-and-coming mid-major program to watch in the years to come.
