John Calipari has secured his 16th Sweet 16 appearance by coaching the Arkansas Razorbacks to a 75-66 victory over St. John's, helmed by Rick Pitino. The game showcased intense rivalry as Arkansas, overcoming poor shooting, eliminated the second-seeded Red Storm, who had a disappointing shooting night. Arkansas' success was driven by contributions from Billy Richmond III and Karter Knox, while St. John's struggled offensively despite Zuby Ejiofor's strong performance, ultimately marking a notable upset in the tournament.
Calipari's 16th trip to the Sweet 16 epitomizes his coaching prowess, guiding Arkansas past St. John's in a hard-fought match, showcasing a thrilling rivalry.
Despite a poor shooting performance from both teams, Arkansas' gritty effort allowed them to eliminate a higher-seeded St. John's, marking a significant tournament upset.
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