US EditionArizona Fans Feel Confident Ahead of the Elite Eight
Arizona Wildcats achieved a historic offensive feat with six players scoring 14+ points, shooting 63.8% from the field to advance to the Elite Eight against Purdue.
- On Thursday, the Arizona Wildcats defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 109-88 at the SAP Center in San Jose, advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015.
- Shooting 63.8% from the floor, Arizona's dominant offensive performance marked the best shooting efficiency in a Sweet 16 game since 2005, fueling a season-high 109-point output.
- Six Arizona players finished with double-digit points—a first in NCAA Tournament history—led by freshmen Brayden Burries with 23 points and Koa Peat with 21.
- Extending their winning streak to 12 games, head coach Tommy Lloyd's Wildcats secured their first Elite Eight appearance during his tenure with the program.
- The Wildcats next face second-seeded Purdue on Saturday in the West Region final, with the winner advancing to the Final Four—a stage Arizona last reached in 2001.
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Arizona fans feel confident ahead of the Elite Eight
The University of Arizona basketball team advances to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015, and the excitement is being felt all around town.After Arizona's 109-88 win over Arkansas Thursday night, it is not just the team preparing for the next game, but the fans as well."We're all psyched. We're planning a barbecue this Saturday," said Naeem Almohtaseb.Standing in Arizonas way for a spot in the Final Four is two-seed Purdue. Fans who s…
Razorbacks’ season ends in Sweet 16 loss to Arizona
Arkansas’ NCAA Tournament run came to an end Thursday night with a 109-88 loss to top-seeded Arizona in the Sweet 16 at SAP Center. The fourth-seeded Razorbacks finish the season 28-9 after their second straight Sweet 16 appearance and fifth in the last six years. Arizona controlled the game from the start, shooting 64% from the field and placing six players in double figures. Brayden Burries led the Wildcats with 23 points, while Koa Peat added…
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