The NCAA men's tournament saw another upset as the No. 1 seed, Kansas, was defeated by No. 8 Arkansas, 72-71. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with Arkansas making a spirited second-half surge to overcome a 10-point deficit. The lead swung back and forth until Ricky Council IV drove to the basket and was fouled, sinking two free throws to put Arkansas up by three.
Despite Jalen Wilson's efforts to tie the game with two free throws, Arkansas held on for the win. This marks the third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance for Arkansas, which also took out No. 1 seed Gonzaga in last year's tournament.
Arkansas coach Eric Musselman expressed pride in his team's performance, especially after a challenging and up-and-down season. Kansas, on the other hand, was without coach Bill Self, who was hospitalized for a cardiac procedure and missed the Big 12 tournament and the first two games of the NCAA Tournament.
Assistant coach Norm Roberts, who was filling in for Self, credited Arkansas for their strong performance and acknowledged that his team had missed some crucial rebounds. This loss serves as a reminder that anything can happen in the NCAA tournament, and teams must always be ready to fight until the final buzzer.
Despite Jalen Wilson's efforts to tie the game with two free throws, Arkansas held on for the win. This marks the third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance for Arkansas, which also took out No. 1 seed Gonzaga in last year's tournament. year's tournament. year's tournament. year's tournament.
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