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Razorbacks advance to sweet 16
Arkansas survives scare from High Point in NCAA Tournament
Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:55pm
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The No. 4-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the 12th-seeded High Point Panthers 94-88 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Portland, Oregon. Darius Acuff Jr. led the Razorbacks with 36 points and 6 assists to help them advance to the Sweet 16, where they will face top-seeded Arizona.
Why it matters
The Razorbacks' victory keeps their NCAA Tournament hopes alive as they look to make a deep run. High Point put up a strong fight, making this a closer-than-expected game, but Arkansas was able to pull through in the end.
The details
Darius Acuff Jr. had a standout performance for Arkansas, scoring 36 points and dishing out 6 assists to lead his team to victory. The Razorbacks had to overcome a scare from the 12th-seeded High Point Panthers, who kept the game close throughout before Arkansas was able to pull away late.
- The game was played on Saturday night in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
- Arkansas will face top-seeded Arizona on Thursday in the Sweet 16 in San Jose, California.
The players
Darius Acuff Jr.
The star player for the Arkansas Razorbacks, who scored 36 points and had 6 assists in the win over High Point.
Arkansas Razorbacks
The No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament, who survived a scare from 12th-seeded High Point to advance to the Sweet 16.
High Point Panthers
The 12th-seeded team that put up a strong fight against Arkansas before ultimately falling 94-88.
Arizona
The top-seeded team that Arkansas will face in the Sweet 16 on Thursday in San Jose, California.
What’s next
Arkansas will face top-seeded Arizona on Thursday in the Sweet 16 in San Jose, California.
The takeaway
The Razorbacks' victory over High Point showcases their resilience and ability to overcome a tough challenge, setting them up for a marquee matchup against Arizona in the Sweet 16 as they continue their quest for an NCAA championship.
