You know, Arkansas trailed for just 63 seconds in regulation against Texas Tech—but turns out, that was all it took to end their season. Everything was going the Razorbacks’ way. Fans were already dreaming…the perfect Cinderella story, John Calipari’s magical debut season, a deep tourney run. Up by 16 with 10 minutes left..this was their game. But then, Texas Tech said, “Not so fast.” And just like that, Arkansas’ dance ended in heartbreak Thursday night at the Sweet 16.
With 10 seconds left in regulation, Darrion Williams hit a clutch three to tie it up. Arkansas had a shot—actually, two—but D.J. Wagner’s jumper and Trevon Brazile’s buzzer attempt just wouldn’t fall. In OT, a basket interference call handed Texas Tech its first lead since the first half.
Trevon Brazile tried to save the day, but the Red Raiders had the final say. Williams hit the game-winner with 7 seconds left, and Wagner’s last shot was off the mark. Just like that, the biggest blown lead of the Sweet 16 was in the books.
And fans had thoughts. Most of them aimed at Coach Cal. Because his decisions had people shaking their heads. An ESPN host, Matt Jones, summed it up: “Deflate the ball. Don’t foul down 3. No Timeout. Long 2. Heck of a season turnaround by Cal, but some things never change.”
Deflate the ball
Don’t foul down 3
No Timeout
Long 2
Heck of a season turnaround by Cal but some things never change
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) March 28, 2025
Other rallied in the comment section with one fan saying, “I feel bad for DJ…Another adding, “Genuinely no clue why you don’t call a timeout there.”
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