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Texas Tech forward Darrion Williams (5) celebrates after making a 3-pointer during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament game against Arkansas, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Texas Tech rallies from 16 points down to beat Arkansas 85-83 in first OT game in March Madness
By JOSH DUBOW - AP Sports Writer
Thu,03/27/25-11:50PM , 740 Reads
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Darrion Williams could barely make a shot for the first 30 minutes. He didn't miss when it mattered most, sending Texas Tech to an improbable spot in the Elite Eight.
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Texas Tech guard Elijah Hawkins, right, takes control of the ball from Arkansas forward Adou Thiero, center, while Texas Tech forward Federiko Federiko (33) defends during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Texas Tech top shooter Chance McMillian misses March Madness game against Arkansas
By JOSH DUBOW - AP Sports Writer
Thu,03/27/25-9:19PM , 589 Reads
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland fully expected top outside shooter Chance McMillian to be available for the Red Raiders' Sweet 16 game against Arkansas.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders and Arkansas Razorbacks square off in Sweet 16
By The Associated Press
Thu,03/27/25-2:43AM , 557 Reads
Arkansas Razorbacks (22-13, 9-11 SEC) vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-8, 16-6 Big 12)

San Francisco; Thursday, 10:09 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Raiders -5.5; over/under is 148.5

BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Texas Tech and Arkansas play in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
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Arkansas head coach John Calipari instructs his team during practice Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in San Francisco, ahead of a Sweet 16 game against Texas Tech in the NCAA college basketball tournament. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Calipari embraces new Cinderella role with 10th seeded Arkansas in the Sweet 16
By JOSH DUBOW - AP Sports Writer
Wed,03/26/25-6:21PM , 388 Reads
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In an NCAA Tournament sorely lacking in Cinderella stories, coach John Calipari has the unusual role of being the closest thing to it.
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