Love’s 29 point burst sends Arizona Wildcats dancing to Sweet 16

PHOENIX- One of the University of Arizona’s (U of A) top-performing players, Caleb Love had already shown off his star talent on the court during the 2024-25 basketball season pre-NCAA championship. However, after the second-round matchup in the NCAA championship, this unstoppable athlete truly shined as he led his team to victory against Oregon, resulting in an 87-83 win. It was a dominant effort from forward Caleb Love, which powered his U of A Wildcats to take the win in the second round of East Region play—at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Sunday night.  

Love stole the spotlight against Oregon as he not only shined with his team but also excelled as an individual athlete during this nerve wrecking game. He accumulated 29 points, nine rebounds, and four assists, shooting 10-for-18 from the field and 5-for-7 from 3-point range. Each point really emphasized the statement Love was putting out on the court letting Oregon know ‘we’re not backing down’. Speculators highlight Love’s most memorable moment against Oregon as his thrilling dunk with less than three minutes left on the clock. This energetic dunk left the court shaken and the crowds screaming as Love slammed the ball into the net, putting the Wildcats up 77-70. Not to mention, in the first round of the NCAA championship game against Akron, Love had a strong showing with 10 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.