Arkansas’ Eric Musselman wears a shirt to celebrate the upset victory over Kansas
Arkansas men’s basketball Coach Eric Musselman flexed his muscles as he celebrated the team’s upset victory over the defending champion, the Kansas Jayhawks.
no. Topped out by 8 Razorbacks Jayhawks 72-71 As Ricky Council IV made five free throws in the dying seconds of the game. The 58-year-old hopped onto the press table, ripped off his red polo shirt and waved it over his head.
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Coach Eric Musselman led Arkansas to a 72-71 victory over Kansas. (AP Photo/Eric Olson)
Arkansas coach Eric Musselman reacts after a second-round college basketball game against Kansas in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Maury Gach)
The crowd in Des Moines, Iowa, went crazy.
“This is an incredible victory for our program,” Musselman said. “I keep telling people we’re getting better. Not many teams can get better at this time of year. I’ve never been more proud of a team like this tonight.”
Arkansas coach Eric Musselman responded at the press table with his jersey on. (AP Photo/Maury Gach)
Arkansas was kicked out of no. 1 Gonzaga last year on the way to Elite Eight skin. This time, the team didn’t even lead by two minutes as they struggled offensively early and made mistakes late on. According to OptaSTATS, Arkansas became the first team to beat No. One seed with three players fouling.
“I like to lie and say I felt consistent, but we only drove 1:43,” Council said after the game. “This season has been as tough and challenging as I’ve ever been a part of.
“To be rewarded for these guys for sticking it out and being able to go to Las Vegas and play with only 16 teams still standing… It’s really hard to make this tournament. It’s really hard to win a game in this tournament. It’s really hard to beat the defending champions, the top seed First. We did it.”
The crowd in Des Moines, Iowa went crazy when the 58-year-old jumped onto the press table and ripped off his red polo shirt. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Arkansas, which beat Illinois in the Round of 64, awaits the winner of St. Mary’s and UConn in the Sweet 16.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
