Arkansas' March Madness Collapse: Texas Tech's Unbelievable Comeback
Wow. If you turned off your TV thinking Arkansas had this game in the bag, you missed one of the most insane comebacks in NCAA Tournament history. Texas Tech just pulled off an 85-83 overtime thriller that left Razorback fans in absolute disbelief.
For over 35 minutes, Arkansas looked like the better team. They dominated, built a 16-point lead in the second half, and seemed destined for the Elite Eight. But then—Texas Tech happened.
With just over ten minutes to play, the Red Raiders kicked it into another gear. A 16-3 run flipped the momentum, capped off by a jaw-dropping game-tying shot from JT Toppin that sent it to overtime. And who better than Kevin Harlan to deliver an electric call on the moment? But the madness didn’t stop there.
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Overtime was a back-and-forth battle, but Darrion Williams delivered the dagger, hitting the game-winning shot to seal it for Texas Tech. Just like that, Arkansas’ season ended in a way that will sting for a long time in Fayetteville.
Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room—how did Arkansas let this slip away? Up by 13 with just 4:22 left, this should’ve been over. Imagine being an Arkansas fan in the building, already thinking about the Elite Eight, only to watch the team unravel before your eyes. Brutal.
John Calipari, who guided this team through an impressive turnaround after an 0-5 SEC start, tried to keep spirits high postgame. “I told them there’s nothing they could do to disappoint me,” he said. But let’s be real—Razorback fans are probably asking why he didn’t foul when they were up three on Texas Tech’s final possession in regulation. That’s the kind of decision that will be debated for weeks.
Arkansas had its chances, no doubt. They missed crucial free throws, had costly turnovers, and just couldn’t put the game away. Texas Tech, on the other hand, made the big plays when it mattered most. Even after struggling to generate offense for most of the game, they found a way. Credit to them.
With this win, Texas Tech now advances to face Florida for a spot in the Final Four, while Arkansas heads into the offseason with a lot of questions. The transfer portal will be key, as they’ll need to rebuild for next season.
But for now, this one is going to sting. An all-time March Madness collapse. An unforgettable Texas Tech comeback. And a game that will be talked about for years.
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