GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The Arkansas Razorbacks are trying to advance to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 for the first time since 1996.
North Carolina is standing in the way.
Again.
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville won its third consecutive NCAA Tournament opener by beating Seton Hall 77-71 on Friday, and now the Razorbacks must face the Tar Heels in a second-round game for the third consecutive time.
The No. 8 seed Razorbacks (26-9) play the No. 1 seed Tar Heels (28-7) at 5:10 p.m. today at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, with the winner advancing to the South Regional semifinals in Memphis.