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Oral Roberts Denied at Buzzer as Arkansas Advances to Elite Eight

For a moment, it appeared Oral Roberts's magical March run would continue to a historic appearance in the Elite Eight. Instead, the Golden Eagles were forced to endure a heartbreaking exit.

Star guard Max Abmas's potential game-winning 3-pointer was just off the mark, and Arkansas hung on for a 72-70 comeback victory to advance to the men's program's first Elite Eight since 1995.

With a win, Oral Roberts would have been the first No. 15 seed in tournament history to make it to the Elite Eight. The Golden Eagles were just the second No.