Arkansas Triumphs Over St. John's in 2025 NCAA Tournament Clash

In a surprising turn of events at the 2025 NCAA tournament, the first high seed to fall was No. 2 St. John’s under the leadership of Rick Pitino. They were outplayed by John Calipari’s No. 10 Arkansas, resulting in a 75-66 upset in the West region. The game was heavily influenced by relentless fouling and significant foul trouble for key players.

St. John’s, also known as the Red Storm, found themselves down by 13 points in the second half. Despite a valiant effort that narrowed Arkansas’ lead to just two points at 66-64 with 4:11 left on the clock, a crucial jumper by Billy Richmond III increased Arkansas’ advantage to four with under three minutes remaining. A pivotal moment followed when Boogie Fland stole the ball, leading to a score by D.J. Wagner right after a St. John’s timeout, effectively clinching the victory for Arkansas.