Arkansas Outlasts Vermont In First Round

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AF) — Despite a foul-ridden second half and the three-point onslaught brought on by Vermont, the Hogs are moving on to the second round of the NCAA tournament after beating the Catamounts, 75-71.

Coach Musselman knew it was going to be a tough game, simply because of how well-coached the Catamounts are.

“They understand their roles, uh, they play really hard,” Musselman said. “They’re a really smart basketball team. They can shoot the three. They present a lot of problems.”

JD Notae’s two free throws with nine seconds left in regulation sealed the deal, although tonight’s game was not for the faint of heart.

Mere minutes prior to those free throws, a trap by two Vermont defenders…