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Arkansas basketball leaned on experienced leaders in NCAA Tournament win over Kansas

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Nelly Davis stepped to the line with 10.4 seconds remaining.

He had been in the position before. Won in the position before.Thrived in the position before.

A typically stoic player with a poker face to hide any hints of nerves or pressure, Davis went through his typical free-throw routine — deep breath, look up, dribble, release.

Two shots. Two makes.

Ballgame.

The 10th-seeded Arkansas basketball team relied on its experienced players during a 79-72 victory over seventh-seeded Kansas at the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

The Razorbacks will face either second-seeded St.