Arizona Holds Off Utah State's Surge to Reach 3rd Consecutive Sweet 16
The top-seeded Arizona Wildcats defeated No. 9 Utah State 78-66 to advance to the Sweet 16, pursuing their first Final Four since 2001.
- On March 23, Arizona beat Utah State 78-66, with Jaden Bradley scoring 12 of his 18 points in the second half.
- At Viejas Arena on Sunday, No. 1 seed Arizona faced No. 9 seed Utah State in the NCAA second round.
- Arizona outrebounded Utah State 54-26, including a dominant first-half board presence, and shot 64% in the second half despite going 13-for-39 overall.
- The Wildcats will face No. 4-seeded Arkansas in the West Region on Thursday, March 26, in San Jose, carrying an 11-game winning streak.
- Fans packed the arena, BetMGM listed Arizona as a 11.5-point favorite with a-400 moneyline, and Utah State was eliminated on Sunday.
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Bradley scores 18 points to lead No. 1-seeded Arizona past Utah State 78-66 to reach Sweet 16
Jaden Bradley scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half, Motiejus Krivas had 11 points and 14 rebounds and top-seeded Arizona beat No. 9-seeded Utah State 78-66 on Sunday to advance to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five seasons under coach Tommy Lloyd.
No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 9 Utah State betting guide: Best bets, player props, and 10,000-simulation score prediction
The Round of 32 concludes with a high-octane clash in San Diego as Arizona looks to punch its ticket to the Sweet 16 against a dangerous Utah State squad. The Wildcats enter Sunday as heavy 12.5-point favorites, boasting one of the nation’s most explosive offenses and a clear height advantage in the paint. However, the Aggies have made a habit of defying the odds, relying on elite perimeter shooting and a disciplined half-court defense to stay c…
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