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Historic Upsets Mark NCAA Tournament First Round

Arkansas stunned Kansas, while Duke, Colorado State, and McNeese State secured key victories in a thrilling NCAA Tournament kickoff.

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Updated: Mar 21st, 2025, 8:56 PM ET

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In a remarkable first round of the NCAA Tournament, Arkansas (10th seed) upset Kansas (7th seed), marking Kansas's first first-round defeat in 35 years. John Calipari celebrated his first win with Arkansas, led by Jonas Aidoo's 22 points. Simultaneously, Duke (1st seed) dominated Mount St. Mary’s 93-49, with Cooper Flagg returning from injury to score 14 points. Fellow upsets included Colorado State defeating Memphis and McNeese State triumphing over Clemson. Additionally, concerns loom over Stephen Curry's injury as the Warriors await MRI results ahead of their road trip.

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  • Arkansas upset Kansas 79-72 in the NCAA Tournament, marking a significant achievement for coach John Calipari and the team after a challenging season.

  • KJ Adams' injury during the game played a critical role in the momentum shift, enabling Arkansas to secure the win in a closely contested matchup.

  • The tournament saw a notable decline in perfect brackets following the upset, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of March Madness.

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