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Plays and Stats That Led Arizona to Elite Eight Victory

Plays and Stats That Led Arizona to Elite Eight Victory

For the first time since 2001, the Arizona Wildcats are in the Final Four. They knocked off the No. 2-seeded Purdue 79-64. This earned the Wildcats 36 wins on the season, which set a program record.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 29
Arizona's Tommy Lloyd Details Huge Elite Eight Win

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd Details Huge Elite Eight Win

The 1-seed Arizona Wildcats are back in the Final Four for the first time in 25 years after taking down the 2-seed Purdue Boilermakers, overcoming a seven-point deficit in the first half and outscoring them by 22 points in the second half to secure the win.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 29
Arizona's Peat Praises One Thing in Wildcats' Comeback Win

Arizona's Peat Praises One Thing in Wildcats' Comeback Win

Arizona is back in the Final Four for the first time since 2001. It has been a long time coming, but the time is now. The Wildcats knocked off the Big Ten champions, Purdue, in the Elite Eight to advance.

NBA News / Heartland College Sports / March 28
Arizona vs. Purdue: Top 3 Takeaways From the Elite 8

Arizona vs. Purdue: Top 3 Takeaways From the Elite 8

For the sixth time in eight Tournaments, the Big 12 will have a team in the Final Four. The No. 1 seeded Arizona Wildcats defeated the No. 2 seeded Purdue Boilermakers, 79-64, in the West Region final.

Arizona Wildcats News / ESPN / March 28

No. 1 Arizona into first Final Four since 2001

The No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats are into their first Final Four since 2001 after beating No. 2 Purdue 76-64.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 28
Tommy Lloyd overcomes pressure to get Arizona into Final Four 

Tommy Lloyd overcomes pressure to get Arizona into Final Four 

After getting over the Sweet 16 roadblock earlier in the month, Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd answered any doubters by getting the Wildcats to a place the program hasn't been in 25 years. 

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Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 28
Arizona Projected Starting Lineup and Rotation for Elite Eight

Arizona Projected Starting Lineup and Rotation for Elite Eight

The No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats have reached the Elite Eight in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament and will take on No. 2 seed Purdue on Saturday in San Jose, one win away from returning to the Final Four for the first time since 2001.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 28
Arizona Sends Message to Remaining Teams Ahead of Elite Eight

Arizona Sends Message to Remaining Teams Ahead of Elite Eight

The Arizona Wildcats have sent a message across to the remaining teams in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. No matter how good they feel about their team's advance, if they do, whoever comes next for Arizona is going to get it, and it won't be fun for the other team.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 28
Lloyd Comments On Arizona’s Emotional Growth Throughout Season

Lloyd Comments On Arizona’s Emotional Growth Throughout Season

The Arizona Wildcats boast one of the least experienced rosters of the remaining teams in the NCAA Tournament, but so far, it hasn’t mattered from a mental standpoint.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 28
Arizona's Kharchenov Not Bothered By Flagrant Foul in Sweet 16

Arizona's Kharchenov Not Bothered By Flagrant Foul in Sweet 16

Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov has built himself a reputation for being a bit of a loose cannon on the court, and that was on display once again during the Wildcats’ Sweet Sixteen victory over Arkansas.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 28
Arizona's Point of Attack Heading Into Elite Eight

Arizona's Point of Attack Heading Into Elite Eight

Arizona is back in the Elite Eight after an 11-year absence. In just five seasons. Tommy Lloyd has brought this program back, and now just two wins away from the National Championship game.

Arizona Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Arizona Coach Tommy Lloyd Has an Answer for UNC Vacancy Questions

Arizona Coach Tommy Lloyd Has an Answer for UNC Vacancy Questions

Speculation tends to swirl quickly when one of college basketball’s most iconic programs suddenly needs a new coach. That has been the case since the University of North Carolina decided to part ways with Hubert Davis.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / March 25
Arkansas Game Moment of Truth for Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd: Wildcats must play solid defense and rebound well to deliver on expectations in Sweet 16

Arkansas Game Moment of Truth for Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd: Wildcats must play solid defense and rebound well to deliver on expectations in Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 matchup between Arizona and Arkansas is one of the most highly anticipated games of the round. John Calipari is a legendary coach, and the Razorbacks are on a roll after winning the SEC Tournament.

Arizona Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / March 23
Arizona Basketball Hangs On vs. Utah State to Reach Sweet 16

Arizona Basketball Hangs On vs. Utah State to Reach Sweet 16

The Arizona Wildcats are heading to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five seasons under Tommy Lloyd after beating Utah State 78-66. The Wildcats, as the No.

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