Razorbacks Bow Out in Sweet Sixteen

0:00On March 27th, Arkansas Razorback saw their NCAA tournament run end in the Sweet 16 with a 109-88 loss to Arizona. Coach John Calipari's team had fought hard all March, but the Wildcats proved too much in that matchup. Earlier in the tournament, Arkansas bounced back strong by knocking off Hawaii and High Point in the opening rounds. They entered postseason with nine losses on the season, yet showed real grit to advance that far from the SEC. Calipari handled the defeat with class, telling his players how much he loved coaching them and hugging each one after the buzzer. He appreciated everything they did for the program, the state, and the university. Arizona, the Big 12 Champions under coach Tommy Lloyd, dominated with their size, depth, and smart play on both ends. Calipari admitted it was a tough matchup from the start, calling them the better team that night. In the end, March Madness comes down to tipping your cap to a superior opponent sometimes, wrapping up a resilient season for the Razorbacks.