Saturday’s Round of 32 matchup between Arkansas and St. John’s has been a bit of an ugly one.
The matchup started well, with both teams making buckets out of the gate. But as the game went on and as the physicality took hold, officials started getting a tight whistle. As we near the final 5 minutes of action, 3 players across both teams have 4 fouls. Zvonimir Ivisic, Arkansas’ stretch 5, fouled out of the game with a little under 12 minutes remaining.
Notably, Arkansas’ Jonas Aidoo and St. John’s Kadary Richmond each have 4 fouls.
As you can imagine, fans from around the country aren’t too happy about the whistle in this game. The first round of the NCAA Tournament has been a little slower than usual, and fans are still awaiting a truly memorable game. With Rick Pitino and John Calipari facing off, mixed with the fast start, it’s been a frustrating turn of events.
Of course, there is still some time for the officials to redeem themselves. Arkansas leads St. John’s 61-53 with just under 8 minutes to go. Here are some of the top reactions we found on social media:
These refs are horrific #ExperianBusters
— Trent (@BarstoolTrent) March 22, 2025More trash refs. Total crap
— Trey Biddy (@TreyBiddy) March 22, 2025Arkansas has two options:1) Match St. John’s intensity and get called for fouls.2) Don’t match it and let St. John’s do what they want.Refs are making this a lose-lose situation for the Hogs early.
— Brandon Baker (@BBakerHogs) March 22, 2025The refs have absolutely ruined this St Johns Arkansas game. It’s unwatchable
— Eric Hubbs (@BarstoolHubbs) March 22, 2025The refs are literally the only reason St. John’s is in this game.
— Harristotle (@Its_Harristotle) March 22, 2025Refs have hijacked one of the first good games we’ve had
— Reed Wallach (@ReedWallach) March 22, 2025Yeah, get these refs as far away from the Tournament as possible
— Bobby Reagan (@BarstoolReags) March 22, 2025These refs are ? ?…unbelievable. They are trying to keep Arkansas from winning this. #WPS
— Josh Rugger (@RugsWX) March 22, 2025Nobody wanna watch the refs bro let them hoop !!
— Tyty Washington (@tytywashington3) March 22, 2025An all time ref show. Sickening.
— John Daly Jr Fan JJ (@jjstrill) March 22, 2025CBB fans outraged by poor officiating Arkansas/St. John’s Saturday Down South.
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