1994 National Championship (Arkansas vs. Duke)

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Published 2012-08-04
Highlights of the 1994 National Championship between the Razorbacks and Blue Devils. The Hogs, who were making their first ever title game appearance, would lead 34-33 at the break, but Duke would storm out to a 48-38 lead early in the second half. Arkansas would rally and eventually take the lead for good, 73-70, on a late Scotty Thurman three-pointer as the shot clock expired. The Razorbacks would then hold on to win 76-72 to claim their first National Championship. Arkansas finished with a 31-3 record while Duke finished 28-6.
Stats: www.hogstats.com/boxscore.php?date=1994-04-04
All Comments (21)
  • @walterlv01
    Something that is not talked about enough is the fact that Arkansas defeated 5 consecutive national championship coaches in the 1994 tournament. Starting with the second round they defeated: John Thompson (1984), Tubby Smith (1998), Steve Fisher (1989), Lute Olson (1997) and Coach K (5 titles). I don't think any other team has ever done that.
  • @emerson_anime224
    I forgot just what a GREAT game this was. Back and forth, come from behind, clutch on so many levels. This was the SUPER ERA of college BB.
  • @sheepdogseminars1803
    This was during the time of the Arkansas "takeover." - 1) A razorback had "taken over" the Dallas Cowboys (Jerry Jones) 2) a razorback had "taken over" the White House (Bill Clinton) 3) and razorbacks were in charge of "big businesses" - Dillards, Walmart, SAM's, and Murphy Oil.....lol
  • @billb4405
    God that was a good game! That was 24 years ago but it seems like only 23.
  • @phillymamba2791
    As a Duke fan. This was a classic and a very good game. Arkansas was the better team and deserved to.win. Had no answer for Corliss Wiiliamson. I was so proud of my Duke squad because they overachieved and werent even picked to go to the finals that year ...and Scottie Thurman shot omg. One of the greatest shots in NCAA finals history. I was happy for Coach Richardson
  • @Polo22546
    As a Duke fan, I'm still mad at Scotty for hitting that damn shot! This would have been a 3-peat for Duke. But, this was one of the greatest national championship games ever! Corliss "Big Nasty" Williamson was unstoppable. I was actually happy for Coach Richardson wayyyy down deep. #goblue
  • @kireality
    Clint McDaniel was so important to this team. He could run the point and was the SG. I loved the way he played.
  • @rushrush1209
    It was basically a home game for Duke. But Grant Hill wore down in the 2nd half. Arkansas was too deep, strong and talented.
  • @mcat1270
    I was there and I can’t explain the excitement that night. Great memories!
  • @justinroark88
    Who's here after Arkansas and Duke advanced to the Elite Eight?
  • @brentad2004
    Dang,I still get chills watching this ending!! Yea, I Know-Im an ASU grad,but raised on the HOGS..
  • @JZ2001JC
    The passing in this game was amazing. I love old school basketball. And Grant Hill man so smooth. Too bad he got hurt in 2000 because before that he was on pace to be what Lebron and Kobe ended up being in NBA...MegaStar Champs.
  • @Pandinha_au
    I remember watching this game. It was shown live in Australia.
  • @taquanmeans7574
    The duke player hugging the Arkansas players is probably the dopest thing you can do after a great game
  • @haroldgaynor7207
    Scottie Thurman: smooth as silk! Corey Beck was a monster!! Corliss Williamson “Big Nasty” Too strong!
  • @athoutx
    Muss' team this year shows how geatness like this is so damn hard to achieve . I hope people realize how precious it is and how special this team and Nolan Richardson were.
  • @FirebrandAL
    That Arkansas team was the only team that probably ever, actually, legitimately intimidated me. They were big, mean and just beat teams up. But people forget they could run and gun, too.
  • @jasongann8535
    I was in 8th grade & it was a Monday night. When Arkansas got down by 10 in the 2nd half I thought it was over. Scottie Thurman baby!