PROVIDENCE, R.I. — There was a moment of realization for the Arkansas basketball team as Billy Richmond headed to the free throw line with 4 seconds left during Saturday’s game against St. John's at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
With the Razorbacks leading 74-66, math was math. There was no 8-point play for the Red Storm.
Richmond threw up his arms in celebration, sending an outnumbered Arkansas crowd into a frenzy.
Arkansas had survived and advanced in the NCAA Tournament, and 16 was the lucky number Richmond.
His career-high 16 points helped send the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16.