Before losing to Texas Tech, the Razorbacks made some noise in the earlier rounds. Arkansas defeated the Kansas Jayhawks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and followed that with an upset win over St. John's in the round of 32.

Guard DJ Wagner ran down the court, dribbled the ball into traffic, and clanged a contested jumper off the side of the rim as the Razorbacks season came to a close with Calipari taking his final timeout with him to the locker room after a disappointing defeat.

Arkansas had an Elite Eight berth in the palm of its hand. Then an all-time collapse opened the door, and Texas Tech took full advantage.