Social media reacts to Arkansas' win over Kansas
Coach John Calipari and the Arkansas basketball team (21-13, 8-10 SEC) survived and advanced Thursday past the Kansas Jayhawks, 79-72, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.
High-caliber basketball was played in the first half, as the Hogs limited themselves to three turnovers and shot a blistering 54.3% from the field. Jonas Aidoo stole the show with 16 points with D.J. Wagner not far behind with 12 points.
Freshman guard Boogie Fland played 12 minutes in the first 20 minutes and went 1-of-4 from the field with two free throw makes and three assists.
Kansas got off to a good start from beyond the arc, going 6-of-11 from three with 10 charity-stripe shots to boot. By halftime, Arkansas still managed to lead 47-44. There were eight lead changes and seven ties overall.
After opening up a 10-point lead to start the second half, Arkansas slowly started to unravel throughout the course of the game. Turnovers, poor shooting and the inability to score against the zone helped Kansas bring its deficit to one point at the 6:37 minute mark.
Back and forth the game went, and Arkansas found itself down 67-64 with 4:55 minutes in the game. That was, until, the Razorbacks capped off a 7-0 run with a Davis three to take a four-point lead.
With the game on the line with under 30 seconds to go, Davis sunk four huge free throws to seal the win for the Razorbacks.
Below are highlights and social media reactions from Arkansas' postseason win...
HIGHLIGHTS
Kansas and Arkansas already trading buckets 🪣
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 20, 2025
Buckle up for this one: https://t.co/Cw7PWdG3Nq#MarchMadnesspic.twitter.com/OUi7DpBlvU
DJ Wagner gets the bucket and the foul 💪#MarchMadnesspic.twitter.com/p25cvqbF9c
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 20, 2025
Jonas Aidoo gets the board and the jam 😤#MarchMadness@RazorbackMBBpic.twitter.com/uSI5BgdoB5
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 20, 2025
pic.twitter.com/Xq6q19jHY0
— Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball 🐗 (@RazorbackMBB) March 20, 2025
JOJO JAM
Aidoo on cleanup crew 🧹#MarchMadness@RazorbackMBBpic.twitter.com/7f6Kg5tXmN
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 20, 2025
Back and forth we go in Providence 👀#MarchMadnesspic.twitter.com/OGMTAWVMaB
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 20, 2025
John3ll Davis for thr33 pic.twitter.com/yUH8bd6tIR
— Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball 🐗 (@RazorbackMBB) March 21, 2025
Johnell Davis pulls up from deep 😳
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025
Arkansas came out firing in the second half 👉 https://t.co/Cw7PWdGBCY#MarchMadnesspic.twitter.com/qXOoDXxHgT
THE RAZORBACKS TAKE MOMENTUM RIGHT BACK 🔥#MarchMadness@RazorbackMBBpic.twitter.com/GTEHwNaD5e
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025
SOCIAL MEDIA REACTIONS
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What Kansas coach Bill Self said about Arkansas, Calipari
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John Calipari brought Jonas Aidoo and Johnell Davis to Arkansas for March. In the first round, the two transfers delivered in an upset win over Kansas.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
VIDEO: Calipari, players postgame - Arkansas 79, Kansas 72
Video of Arkansas' John Calipari, Jonas Aidoo and Johnell Davis after the Razorbacks' win over Kansas.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
March Madness: Arkansas, John Calipari hand Kansas its first NCAA tournament first-round loss since 2006
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VIDEO: Calipari, players preview press conferences - Arkansas vs. Kansas
Video of Arkansas' John Calipari, players previewing the first round matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Calipari mulls Arkansas path: 'Back to my roots'
John Calipari referenced his early coaching days Wednesday, saying he is "back to my roots of being the underdog" ahead of Arkansas' NCAA tournament game vs. Kansas.ESPN - 1d -
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Self is 7-6 all-time against Calipari and the duo have two national championship matches against each other.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
John Calipari, in fresh start with Arkansas, headed to men's NCAA Tournament second round
John Calipari has been here before; just not recently. But every win could move focus away from the past and toward his future with the Razorbacks.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
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John Calipari and Rick Pitino will renew their rivalry when Arkansas faces St. John's in the second round of the NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - 16h
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