March Madness Showdown: Pitino vs. Calipari in a High-Stakes Battle for Sweet 16 Glory!

The moment college basketball fans have been waiting for is finally here! Two Hall of Fame legends, Rick Pitino and John Calipari, reignite their decades-long rivalry as No. 2 St. John’s collides with No. 10 Arkansas in a do-or-die clash for a coveted Sweet 16 spot.

The history runs deep between these two coaching giants—23 head-to-head battles, countless fiery moments, and an intensity that could set the hardwood ablaze. For Pitino, a victory today would mark St. John’s return to the NCAA Tournament’s second weekend for the first time since 1999. For Calipari, a win would silence doubters and solidify Arkansas as a true bracket-buster.

St. John’s, known for their heart-stopping comebacks, stumbled early against Omaha but eventually dominated in an 83-53 rout. Meanwhile, Arkansas fought tooth and nail to send Kansas packing in a 79-72 thriller. Now, all eyes are on today’s battle—a must-watch spectacle for any basketball purist or March Madness junkie.

So, if you’ve ditched cable but can’t afford to miss this epic matchup, here’s how to tune in:

Where to Watch:

• DIRECTV STREAM
• HULU + LIVE TV

Game Time: St. John’s vs. Arkansas, March 22, 2:40 p.m. ET

The stage is set, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and the Pitino-Calipari saga continues. Will St. John’s break their decades-long Sweet 16 drought, or will Arkansas crash the party? One thing’s for sure—this is March Madness at its finest.