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With March Madness Upset, High Point Coach Becomes Latest in His Family to Leave Mark in Oregon

  • Saturday's Round of 32 matchup features High Point Panthers facing Arkansas Razorbacks at Moda Center in Portland, Ore., at 9:45 p.m. ET.
  • Both teams advanced from first-round victories: High Point upset Wisconsin 83-82 with Chase Johnston’s late layup, Arkansas beat Hawaii 97-78, leading from start to finish.
  • Led by Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas averages 93.6 points and shoots 49.4%, while High Point ranks 102nd nationally with 13 offensive rebounds in its opener.
  • Arkansas faces health questions as Nick Pringle didn't play with a right-leg injury, and sportsbooks list Arkansas as a heavy favorite with a-11.5 spread while the point total is around 168.5–170.5.
  • The tournament schedule shows the first two rounds run March 19–22, with Round of 32 tickets available now and Sweet 16 tickets in San Jose starting at $604.
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Arkansas Razorbacks play the High Point Panthers in second round

The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks and High Point Panthers meet in the NCAA Tournament second round. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

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