The second-seeded St. John's Red Storm (31-4) will square off against the 10th-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks (21-13) on Saturday at Amica Mutual Pavilion, with a Sweet 16 berth hanging in the balance.
Rick Pitino, who has now guided a record six different programs to the NCAA Tournament, is aiming to lead St. John's to its first Sweet 16 appearance since 1999. Meanwhile, Arkansas, under first-year head coach John Calipari, is looking to punch its ticket to the regional semifinals for the fourth time in five years. However, the Razorbacks could be without their top scorer, Adou Thiero (knee), who remains questionable after sitting out the first round.
With Pitino’s tournament pedigree (55-21 NCAA record, two national titles, seven Final Fours) and Calipari's championship experience, expect a high-stakes battle as these two storied programs fight for a spot in the Sweet 16.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Arkansas vs St. John's basketball NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
Arkansas vs St. John's basketball: Date and tip-off time
The Razorbacks and the Red Storm will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2:40 pm ET/11:40 am PT at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.
Date | Saturday, March 22, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 2:40 pm ET/11:40 pm PT |
Venue | Amica Mutual Pavilion |
Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
How to watch Arkansas vs St. John's on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Razorbacks and the Red Storm on:
- TV Channel: CBS
- Streaming service: Paramount+
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Arkansas Razorbacks team news & key performers
Arkansas received a boost from freshman Boogie Fland, who returned from thumb surgery to play his first game since Jan. 18. The former top-20 recruit chipped in six points, three assists, and three steals in the opening round. Fland, who averages 14.6 points per game, adds much-needed depth alongside fifth-year senior Johnell Davis, a seasoned postseason performer who transferred from Florida Atlantic.
St. John's Red Storm news & key performers
St. John's success has been built on elite defense, holding opponents to just 65.5 points per game—good for 22nd nationally. That defensive prowess was on full display in their dominant second half against Omaha. The Red Storm also boast one of the nation’s most impressive scoring margins at +13.3 (8th overall).
RJ Luis Jr., the Big East Player of the Year, has been on a tear, pouring in 22 points and eight rebounds while hitting 5-of-8 from deep in the first-round win. That followed a 29-point, 10-rebound showing in the Big East title game, proving the 6-foot-7 junior guard thrives in big moments.