There will be no repeat.
Eighth-seeded Arkansas beat No. 1-seed Kansas, the defending national champion, 72-71, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament from Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday. And they had to rally to do it.
The Hogs trailed by eight points at halftime, but 21 points from Arkansas native Devo Davis led the return. When he fouled out in the final minutes, Ricky Council, a transfer from Wichita State, stepped up. Council made three free throws in three seconds with 20 seconds left to force Kansas’ hand, but the Jayhawks couldn’t pull a miracle.
Davis scored 25 points and Council had 21 to lead Arkansas to its third straight Sweet 16. They’ll face either St. Mary’s or Connecticut for a chance at a third straight Elite Eight.
Check out the best photos from the best game of the NCAA Tournament so far below.