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Arkansas Razorbacks Advance to Sweet 16, Defeat High Point 94-88
Arkansas defeated High Point 94-88 in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16. Tramon Acuff scored 36 points for the Razorbacks, who will face either Arizona or Utah State next.
Tramon Acuff's 36 points helped No. 4-seeded Arkansas (28-8) defeat No. 12-seeded High Point (31-5) by a score of 94-88 on Saturday night. The victory sends coach John Calipari to his 17th Sweet 16. The back and forth affair featured 15 lead changes and six ties. Rob Martin had 30 points for High Point. Cam’Ron Fletcher had 25 points.
Key Facts
- Arkansas defeated High Point 94-88 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
- Tramon Acuff had 36 points and six assists for Arkansas.
- Acuff is the SEC player and freshman of the year.
- Rob Martin scored 30 points for High Point.
- Cam’Ron Fletcher had 25 points for High Point.
- Acuff broke the school’s single-season record for points, set in 1990-91.
- Acuff is the 27th Division I player this season with at least 700 points, 200 assists, and 100 rebounds.
- Arkansas will face the winner of the Arizona versus Utah State game in the Sweet 16 in San Jose, California.