John Calipari Leads Arkansas to Narrow SEC Tournament Victory in First Season

The Razorbacks, now 20-12, edge South Carolina to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive after a challenging debut season under Calipari.

Arkansas defeated South Carolina 72-68 in the SEC Tournament, advancing to face Ole Miss in the second round.
Despite leading by 20 points, the Razorbacks endured a 12-minute scoring drought, nearly losing their advantage late in the game.
Coach John Calipari, in his first season with Arkansas, has guided the team to a 20-win season after a rocky 0-5 start in SEC play.
The team’s roster, bolstered by high-profile transfers and freshmen, has shown flashes of potential but struggled with offensive inefficiency.
Arkansas remains on the NCAA Tournament bubble, with its fate to be determined by the selection committee.