ESPN’s Joe Lunardi updates Arkansas bracketology after win over Texas
By Andrew Olson
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As we get closer to Selection Sunday next week, everyone is closely following the NCAA Tournament bracket projections. On Thursday, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi updated where Arkansas stands after the Razorbacks added a win over Texas to their tournament resume.
It’s not a dramatic update for John Calipari’s squad, but Lunardi now has the Hogs as next in line for a top-4 seed. Lunardi moved Arkansas ahead of Tennessee.
— Joe Lunardi (@ESPNLunardi) March 5, 2026
The Razorbacks stand at 22-8 overall and 12-5 in the SEC. They’ll wrap up the regular season on the road at Mizzou on Saturday.
Arkansas’s 20-point win over Texas on Wednesday night locked up a double-bye for the Razorbacks in the SEC Tournament. A strong showing could have Hogs move up again before the March 15 reveal of the 68-team field.
In Thursday’s bracketology, Lunardi has Virginia at No. 16 overall, taking the last No. 4 seed. The Cavaliers are 26-4 overall and 14-3 in ACC play. They wrap up the season on Saturday against Virginia Tech (19-11, 8-9).
Does this Arkansas team have what it takes to make the Sweet 16? Kalshi is currently taking action on predictions for teams that will advance through the first two rounds of the Big Dance!
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