Sunday, March 23, 2025

A 'Lovely ending' in Seattle

 Arizona Wildcats Basketball


Anthony Dell'Orso sank four pressure free throws in the final 10 seconds, and Caleb Love knocked home the final two free throws to clinch an 87-83 win for Arizona over Oregon tonight in Seattle to move on to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen and a date with Duke next week in Newark, New Jersey.

Love led the Wildcats with 29 points, nine rebounds, and four assists, while four players -- Jaden Bradley, Tobe Awaka (14 rebounds), KJ Lewis, and Dell'Orso added 12 points apiece as Arizona shot 45.5 percent (30 of 66) from the field, including 10 of 20 3-pointers.

Arizona (24-12) didn't come out swinging in the first half. In fact, just five minutes into the game, the Wildcats were down 19-4. By halftime, Arizona led 42-38 -- a 38-19 turnaround!

The second half was a chess match between Oregon coach Dana Altman and Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd. The two coaches pulled out all the stops, and the final minute took forever!

Way to go, Wildcats!

Note: Game time next Thursday against Duke at 6:40 p.m. (Arizona time)




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