High Point’s March Madness run comes to a close at hands of Arkansas
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No. 12 High Point turned heads in March Madness for the second time in as many games, but couldn’t find the same success.
The Panthers’ season, which advanced to the Round of 32 after an upset victory over No. 5 Wisconsin, ended after No. 4 Arkansas ran away with them late Saturday night.
High Point led by as many as five early in the game, and after a 12-2 run they took a 56-52 lead with 14:17 left.
Both teams traded shots for several minutes, and for a brief moment, no one increased their lead by more than three points.
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High Point Panthers head coach Flynn Clayman and guard Rob Martin (3) react during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second round game of the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. (Craig Strobeck/Imagn Images)
The Panthers took a 72-71 lead with 7:04 left in the game, and the Razorbacks responded with a 10-2 run, putting them up by seven points for their largest lead of the night.
The game was quickly tied at 83 after High Point’s wild run, but in the final 3:19, Arkansas outscored High Point 11-5 to grab the victory despite a gutsy effort from the Panthers.
High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) faces Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) and forward Billy Richmond III (24) in the second half of the second round match of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. (Craig Strobeck/Imagn Images)
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Arkansas was an 11.5-point favorite, and although they couldn’t match it, legendary head coach John Calipari once again earned a spot in the Sweet 16.
Two Panthers, Rob Martin (30) and Cam’Ron Fletcher (25), combined for 55 points, but Arkansas’ Darius Auff Jr. He overshadowed everyone with 36 points.
Arkansas will face the winner of No. 1 seed Arizona and No. 9 Utah State in the Sweet 16.
High Point Panthers head coach Flynn Clayman and forward Braden Hausen (15) react during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second round game of the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. (Craig Strobeck/Imagn Images)
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High Point’s victory over Wisconsin on Thursday was its first March Madness victory after making the tournament debut last year.
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