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March Madness upset: Arkansas stuns St. John's, Razorback Nation elated

Although most did not give Arkansas a chance against St. John's, Calipari's Razorbacks refused to lose, generating much excitement on social media.
ByDr. Antonio Daniels|
Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (4), forward Billy Richmond III (24) and guard D.J. Wagner (21) celebrate after defeating the St. John's Red Storm in a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (4), forward Billy Richmond III (24) and guard D.J. Wagner (21) celebrate after defeating the St. John's Red Storm in a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The Arkansas Razorbacks (22-13; 8-10 SEC) upset the St. John's Red Storm (31-5; 18-2 Big East) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Providence, Rhode Island. Although most of the hype about this game featured the legendary coaches John Calipari and Rick Pitino, the game itself will be what most people remember; it was a classic heavyweight fight.

Despite battling foul trouble, the Arkansas Razorbacks took a 35-32 lead into halftime. After halftime, the game moved back and forth in each team's favor. However, as Dr. Antonio Daniels, an Arkansas Razorbacks beat writer at FanSided's Razorbackers, predicted, the Hogs made several critical plays late to secure the upset over St. John's. The Razorbacks defeated the Red Storm 75-66.

According to ESPN, St. John's shot 28.0% from the field and 9.1% from behind the three-point line. Such poor shooting in the NCAA Tournament is not good enough to beat almost any team, especially not a team as talented as Arkansas. The Razorbacks' excellent performance against the Red Storm generated much excitement on social media.  

March Madness social media reactions: Arkansas vs. St. John's

JRod The Real Rabid Hog stated, "No one believed in us, and still don't since every win is an 'Upset.'"

Darren McFadden expressed that this game made him tremendously nervous.

Jaylin Williams, a former Arkansas Razorbacks basketball player and current Oklahoma City Thunder player, was excited about the game's outcome.

Arkansas Razorbacks, the official X/Twitter account of the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team, captured the joy the team has.

Jimmy Dykes, an ESPN basketball analyst and former Arkansas Razorbacks women's head basketball coach, asserted. "This is John Calipari's best coaching job of his career...Tough day for the Cal can't coach crowd."

Corey Beck, a former Arkansas Razorbacks basketball player and former NBA player, said, "Go Hogs!"

Colton Greenwood, an Arkansas fan, posited that Eric Musselman is regretting his decision to leave the Razorbacks to coach the USC Trojans.

William H. Snead III, a Razorback fan, shared how excited a group of Arkansas fans were about the Hogs' win.

Jay Bilas, an ESPN basketball analyst, praised the Razorbacks and gave them a "Woo Pig Sooie!"

Hogtrough, an Arkansas fan, wrote, "St John's: Outcoached and outplayed."

Harristotle, a Razorback fan, contended that the poor officiating was the only reason St. John's remained in the game against Arkansas.

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