![[aggregator] downloaded image for imported item #54839](https://newsview.top/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/high-point-cry-32126-1024x576.jpg "No 12 High Point falls short of Sweet Sixteen bid after late run by four-seed Arkansas")
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No.12 High Point put everyone on notice for the second time in as many games thisMarch Madness, but could not find the same success.
After advancing to the Round of 32 following anupset victory over No.5 Wisconsin, the Panthers’ season ended after No.4 Arkansas ran away from them late Saturday night.
High Point led by as many as five early in the game, and they were up 56-52 with 14:17 to go after a 12-2 run.
Both teams exchanged buckets for several minutes, with no one expanding their respective leads by more than three points.
High Point Panthers head coach Flynn Clayman and guard Rob Martin react in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center.(Craig Strobeck/Imagn Images)
With 7:04 to play, the Panthers took a 72-71 lead, to which the Razorbacks responded with a 10-2 run, putting them up by seven and giving them their largest lead of the night.
The game was then quickly tied at 83 after a wild run by High Point, but over the final 3:19, Arkansas outscored High Point, 11-5, to snatch the victory, despite a valiant effort from the Panthers.
High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forwards Malique Ewin and Billy Richmond III during the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center.(Craig Strobeck/Imagn Images)
Arkansas was favored by 11.5, and while they couldn’t cover, it was another Sweet 16 appearance for legendary head coachJohn Calipari.
Two Panthers, Rob Martin (30) and Cam’Ron Fletcher (25), combined for 55 points, but Darius Acuff Jr.of Arkansas trumped everyone by dropping 36.
Arkansas will face the winner of No.1 Arizona and No.9 Utah State in the Sweet 16.
High Point Panthers head coach Flynn Clayman and forward Braden Hausen during the Arkansas Razorbacks game at Moda Center.(Craig Strobeck/Imagn Images)
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High Point’s victory over Wisconsin on Thursday marked their first in March Madness after making the tournament last year for the first time.
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